"It's part of being human to want to have easy answers, to want to be part of something bigger than yourself."

#DianeBenscoter, How to Become a Cult Leader

"Cult beliefs are often a house of cards. If you were to discredit one piece of it, the whole thing will come down. Therefore, it's really important to shut down any kind of critical thinking. "

#AshaRangappa , How to Become a Cult Leader

#cults #CriticalThinking

@asharangappa_

"Florida isn’t alone [in banning books and parts of history], and it’s not just happening in red states: Since January 2021, forty-four states have introduced bills that would restrict how teachers in K-12 schools can educate students on issues of racism and sexism, and eighteen states have enacted these restrictions through legislation." #AshaRangappa

@bamboo A great article by #AshaRangappa #democraticlawmakers & candidates should take to heart. When they (#GOP) go low, reframe the narrative & flip it for real. (Apologies to Asha & The Usual Subjects) Thanks for posting @bamboo #HarryandMeghan