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"Are you ready to discover how 74 million voters in the 2020 presidential election were so brainwashed by propaganda that they ignored the deplorable behavior, mountain of lies, and criminality that is Donald Trump? In this book, you will gain insight into how psychology offers a deeper insight into Donald Trump and other cult leaders who manipulate millions of people into believing lies are facts. The central thesis of this book is the radical right wing of the Republican Party disseminates propaganda through mass media that brainwash millions of people into believing Democrats are evil socialists who want to take away your freedom. Victims of propaganda are ""deplorable"" because they reject pillars of democracy, including the rule of law, the will of the voters, lawful transfer of power, cultural diversity, separation of church and state, nonviolent protest, a woman's right to privacy, a rational immigration policy, fair elections, environmental protections, science-based healthcare guidance, and common-sense gun regulation. The ultra-nationalistic, white supremacist Ku Klux Klan is a classic example of one of the most destructive propaganda campaigns in American history that demonized Blacks, Jews, Catholics, and immigrants and attempted to erase facts from our history books. Both mainstream and social media intentionally promote misleading political ideas under banners that include ""parental rights in education,"" ""critical race theory,"" ""woke,"" ""cancel culture,"" ""religious freedom,"" ""grooming,"" ""climate change,"" ""rigged election,"" and ""stop the steal."" These terms are a phony narrative that distracts from developing consensus on essential public policy issues. The most recent and glaring example of using propaganda to manipulate people is the Capitol insurrection. Cult leader Donald Trump disseminated pervasive lies and propaganda to brainwash the people who attempted to violently overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Social media is filled with spam and deceptive information that skews digital algorithms to promote lies and propaganda. These narratives are repeated by mass media networks, including newspapers, TV, and radio, that treat propaganda as the legitimate, opposing side of a real story or issue. Today's propaganda campaigns promote prejudice, resentment, anger, and fear. Florida, under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, is leading a national campaign that manipulates these emotions in order to brainwash a radical political base. Benefits from reading this book: - Understand how propaganda is used to create a ""deplorable class"" of loyal followers - Gain insight into how psychology offers a deeper insight into why people with certain character traits are manipulated by propaganda, and others with different character traits are not. - Learn how to recognize the modern slogans in the news media that are used to manipulate viewers. - Discover how the toxic political climate created by propaganda is creating political polarization that is damaging American democracy What is included in this book: - Sociological, psychological, economic, and political perspectives to help us understand the deplorable class phenomenon - How to communicate with those who have created the ""deplorable class"" Buy this book and join the conversation we must have about those who have created the ""deplorable class""!"

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"""Revelatory"" ""Deplorable Politics: Propaganda for the Brainwashed examines the gradual destruction of American democracy by the extreme, right-wing movement. With claims that are reinforced by statements and insights from well-known experts in different intellectual fields, David Shaw's revelatory, thorough, and deeply thoughtful look into American politics is brimming with critical ideas for ensuring the United States is a dignified, peaceful, unified, and fair nation. Everyone interested in the progress of the United States should read this!"" - Foluso Falaye, Seattle Book Review ""Powerful"" ""The divisive and visceral nature of today's politics is such that perhaps it is time to hear from a fully unabashed and 'politically incorrect' perspective. David Shaw shines a powerful and admittedly harsh light on those who would damage our democracy with unrelenting fabrications and interest group politics. This Deplorable Politics brings out some painful lessons and in time, a hopeful roadmap for bringing together all perspectives in the quest for reasonable, common ground."" - Fernando Torres-Gil, USC Professor Emeritus"

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David Shaw's entire education and career prepared him to write this book. His education includes a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's Degree with a Psychotherapy Major. Writing has always been a part of his career. Shaw retired in 2021 after forty-five years working as a fundraising consultant for nonprofit organizations. Shaw helped his clients prepare compelling narratives that gained high scores on technical reviews of grant proposals. Then he helped his clients implement successful strategies to influence decision-making related to grant awards. During retirement, Shaw enjoyed an entire year of waking up, feeling like every day was Saturday. Retirement gave him time to read and write articles about politics, philosophy, Zen, and comparative religion, subject areas which have always stirred his passion.

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