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MAGA Proves They’ll Fall for Anything: There Is No Limit to Their Dedication

This loyalty, often described as “patriotic,” is veering closer to the kind of dangerous zeal seen in some of history’s darkest moments — such as in the rise of the Nazi regime.

Libby Winkler
5 min readSep 18, 2024
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MAGA Proves They’ll Fall for Anything: There Is No Limit to Their Dedication

The “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement has grown from a simple slogan into a near-cult-like devotion that now grips a significant portion of the Republican base.

It’s a force driven not by reason or facts but by blind obedience and an enthusiasm that refuses to question authority. This loyalty, often described as “patriotic,” is veering closer to the kind of dangerous zeal seen in some of history’s darkest moments — such as in the rise of the Nazi regime.

The parallels are unsettling, and the implications for American democracy are alarming.

The Cult of Blind Obedience

At the heart of the MAGA movement is an unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump, a man who, time and again, has proven to be indifferent to facts and hostile to democratic norms.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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