There's a thing called “fragile masculinity hypothesis” according to this study:
Trump appeals to men secretly insecure about their manhood.
I often wonder why anyone from our kind of background would find the orange orangutan attractive-- including even some here on our forum. This study may very well be the answer, or partly the answer.
« The political process provides a way that fragile men can reaffirm their masculinity. By supporting tough politicians and policies, men can reassure others (and themselves) of their own manliness.
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...our research suggests that Trump is not necessarily attracting male supporters who are as confidently masculine as the president presents himself to be. Instead, Trump appears to appeal more to men who are secretly insecure about their manhood. We call this the “fragile masculinity hypothesis.” »
And there you have it; makes sense.
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Why wannabe macho men follow Chump
Jul 25, 2024, 12:25:14 AM
Jul 25, 2024, 8:48:30 AM
In reply to JayMor
I often wonder why anyone from our kind of background would find the orange orangutan attractive-- including even some here on our forum. This study may very well be the answer, or partly the answer.
Problem is that this line of 'thinking' goes right over the heads of those (on here) who champion Donald Trump.
Jul 25, 2024, 9:01:10 AM
Cultists
Jul 25, 2024, 11:20:17 AM
In reply to Drapsey
As Ray said, cultists. A la Jim Jones, comet Kohoutek's Heaven's Gate, etc. Once locked in...
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Jul 25, 2024, 11:24:46 AM
In reply to JayMor
Trump appears to appeal more to men who are secretly insecure about their manhood. We call this the “fragile masculinity hypothesis.
Especially the ones who love to watch old westerns...where the white cowboy wins.
Jul 25, 2024, 11:39:45 AM
In reply to googley
Heyyyyyyyyy...are you saying BeatDball has “fragile masculinity hypothesis".
Gotta talk to the bwoys in barber shop about dis?
Jul 25, 2024, 12:21:20 PM
In reply to googley
BeatsHisBalls was the first of three or four that came to my mind, Googs.
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Jul 25, 2024, 12:21:51 PM
In reply to googley
Brokeback fan he is
Jul 25, 2024, 12:23:30 PM
In reply to sgtdjones
See my reply to Googs above. HeHeHe!
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Jul 25, 2024, 12:25:49 PM
In reply to ray
Not gonna go that far, Ray. Maybe he's just falling 'short'. ![]()
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