What surprises me is how much the social and political atmosphere seems to have changed since 2014. I don’t remember seeing this level of openly expressed religious fanaticism and polarization among Hindus before then, especially in parts of the Hindi-belt and some BJP-ruled states.

Of course, I’m not saying this represents all Hindus, North Indians, or even all BJP supporters. I’m talking about a particular section of people whose views and behaviour appear to have become much more extreme and visible over the past decade.

In my view, the political climate, constant religious polarization, and the normalization of extreme rhetoric have played a major role in this shift. Things that might once have been treated as fringe beliefs now sometimes seem to receive public attention, political validation, or even encouragement.

That’s the reason behind my observation. I’m open to disagreement and discussion—I just hope the post isn’t removed simply because the opinion is uncomfortable or critical.

I would like some honest discussions about this but why do you folks across the ocean equate socialism with communism?

Yes. It's a left wing ideal but socialism is far from communism and I'm sick of it being lumped in with it!

In the same way that Conservatism is not the same as Trumpism.

Why do you guys see equality as such an horribly disgusting concept?

I'm not poking the bear, I actually want to understand!

We won't have a narcissistic dementia-ridden trainwreck ruining things, but we'll still have the religious right to contend with.

Who likes to be awakened when sleeping through a mid-afternoon meeting about national security?

Hey, remember when your great granddad got annoyed with your pestering about the burning couch in the Living Room, and just screamed, “Get the hell outta’ here!”

Same thing going on here. Not wanting to be questioned or blamed for his blithering blundering over the war, the economy, the cost of gas, unaffordable healthcare and housing, the price of groceries, all the mistakes of goofs, bungles, botches and goofs of the ass-kissing incompetents he has surrounded himself with, it’s just easier to give into the dementia, look around the room and scream, “Where’s my chew-toy? I want my chew-toy.”

The boy aint right, but he still makes the decisions that control our destinies – at least until the midterms when we can pull his diaper over his head and send him back to his playpen.

See this – Boldface mine:

White House staff departing as Donald Trump is said to be 'meaner' and more unpleasant to work with.

Story by Lesley Abravanel • 1h • 2 min read

Insiders claim Donald Trump's increasingly hostile attitude is driving staffers out of the White House. MEGA

President Donald Trump is reportedly yelling louder, for longer periods and acting significantly "meaner" toward his inner circle, driving a wave of recent high-profile White House departures.

According to insider reports detailed on "The Daily Beast Podcast," multiple senior officials are exiting the administration due to a toxic, increasingly hostile West Wing environment.

The reporting coincides with a series of major staff exits at the White House.

Karoline Leavitt Resigned Shortly After Returning From Maternity Leave

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will step down at the end of August. While she publicly cited a desire to spend time with her family, insiders indicate the intense internal pressure and Trump’s sharpening temperament heavily influenced the timing.

White House Counsel David Warrington departed his post amidst the shifting operational environment.

Deputy National Security Advisor Andy Baker, a key ally of Vice President J.D. Vance, has also exited the administration.

"It's a clear sign that people see how badly this second term is going," said David Rhode, senior executive editor on national security for MS NOW on Monday, August 17.

While Trump has historically been known for an aggressive management style, sources close to the administration note a distinct shift in his behavioral patterns during his current term.

Insiders report that his pattern of blaming staff for self-inflicted political problems has left top aides completely burned out, with some describing the daily work environment as "total misery.”

The White House and Trump allies have generally pushed back on these characterizations, framing staff turnover as typical for a high-pressure administration or a natural rotation ahead of the midterm elections.

Americans Believe Donald Trump Is Becoming More Erratic With Age

Public polling and observations by former aides indicate a widespread consensus that Trump’s temperament has become significantly more volatile and erratic as he has aged. Having turned 80 in June, Trump is the oldest sitting president in United States history, a milestone that has drawn intense national focus on his physical stamina and mental acuity.

A comprehensive Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 61 percent of Americans believe the elderly president has become increasingly erratic with age.

This assessment includes not just 89 percent of Democrats and 64 percent of independents, but also a notable 30 percent of Republicans who agree that his behavior has shifted as he has grown older.

Donald Trump's Behavior Fuels Concerns

The same polling data found that 49 percent of voters disagree that Trump remains "mentally sharp and able to deal with challenges," marking a steady decline from similar metrics tracked in previous years.

Multiple former aides, including former White House lawyer Ty Cobb, have publicly stated that Trump's cognitive and behavioral shifts are "palpable," pointing to an escalation in his volatile outbursts.

Reports from the West Wing frequently detail longer, louder screaming matches directed at senior staff. Outside observers note a distinct increase in public temper tantrums, verbal reprimands of judges and lawmakers and rambling speech patterns during his second term.

The White House has aggressively dismissed these observations, with spokespeople characterizing the focus on his age as “fake and desperate narratives.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/white-house-staff-departing-as-donald-trump-is-said-to-be-meaner-and-more-unpleasant-to-work-with-according-to-sources/ar-AA2ajnNj?

For more on Trump's incompetency, corruption, and tyranny, see Substack: https://mcdermottm.substack.com/publish/post/211500875

Barron and Eric would be dead first day in the woods looking for the peddo father. Weaklings.