No Equal and Opposite Reaction

“Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is a pejorative term used in political discourse to describe individuals who are perceived to have an irrational or extreme emotional reaction to former U.S. President Donald Trump, his policies, or his supporters. The term is often used by Trump supporters or political commentators to criticize those who, in their view, react with excessive hostility or are unable to evaluate Trump objectively due to deep-seated bias or animosity. It implies that some critics oppose Trump reflexively, regardless of the merits of his actions or statements. However, the term is controversial and politically charged. Critics argue that it is often used to dismiss legitimate concerns or criticisms of Trump by labeling them as irrational.” (Chat GPT)

AI regurgitates a synopsis of opinions without any real substance, insight or truthful analysis. It is unequivocal that Trump has excited emotions in people with his words and actions. Many famous people have done the same, but the validity of TDS hinges on whether the hearers responses are irrational, illegitimate and a product of severe bias, animosity, hostility and/or hate. This is a factual determination which can be reasonably determined by history and readily available information. 

Consider Trumps recent State of the Union message before a Joint Congress and Supreme Court. He stated, “I look at the Democrats in front of me, and I realize there is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy or to make them stand or smile or applaud, nothing I can do. I could find a cure to the most devastating disease, a disease that would wipe out entire nations, or announce the answers to the greatest economy in history or the stoppage of crime to the lowest levels ever recorded, and these people sitting right here will not clap, will not stand and certainly will not cheer for these astronomical achievements.” This is true with one democrat disrupting the proceeding and most of the others holding dishonorable signs and refusing any recognition of reality.

Also, consider the Canadian election of Liberal Mark Carney after the removal of Justin Trudeau. Trumps threats of reciprocal tariffs will merely make trading fair, but Canadian liberals believe the hundreds of Billions the US pays in Canadian tariffs are entitlements. This has gone on for decades and it is irrational to think it should continue. Though it may appear that Trump is making Canada move liberal, he could have a deeper plan and purpose to make America great again and forging a fair trade deal through tariffs.

The Trump administration has found a trillion dollars of fraud, waste and abuse and is restoring common sense in our public institutions. In response the Democrats are evoking violence and domestic terrorism – that’s extremely irrational. TDS is real.