President Trump told an audience in North Carolina that if Republicans retain control of Congress in the upcoming November midterm elections, he would direct the Justice Department to quickly settle “all remaining legitimate claims” related to contaminated water at the nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where thousands of cases remain unresolved.

“If we don’t win, there’s no money,” Trump said Tuesday night at a campaign rally in Greenville. “If we do win, you’re getting it. It’s going to be finally over with, that nightmare that’s been going on for so many years. We will never abandon the heroes who served America.”

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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

I guess what I wonder is why Trump fans are either oblivious or indifferent to being lied to constantly

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  • For my (young) children, reality is malleable, or at least their perception of it is. When I explain something to them, they're largely going to take it for face value, even if it conflicts with prior knowledge.

    When it comes to the under-educated that he proclaims he loves so much, I think that's the same thing. When you don't know enough about how the world works, everything around you's going to appear to be fucking magic.

    So imagine a dude comes out and explains to you that he's famous and wealthy and an excellent businessman and is the smartest guy around. Once you start buying it, you're not going to question whatever comes out of his mouth, even if it's inconsistent with previous statements or reality.

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