MAGA calls it “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a mental disorder. Let’s look at its clinical definition:
TDS (n.) A mental health condition characterized by a strong, well-developed moral character and a visceral reaction to acts of evil. Its symptoms include compassion, empathy, a fully developed conscience, generosity, consideration for others, and a high retention of the basic concepts of right and wrong that most people were taught as children.
To determine whether you may suffer from TDS, give yourself the specified number of points for each “yes” answer to the following questions. Maximum possible score is 30.
- Do you think that it’s morally wrong to gloat over the murder of celebrity Rob Reiner just days after he was murdered? (2 pts)
- Do you think that it is morally repugnant to refuse to apologize for gloating over the murder of celebrity Rob Reiner? (2 pts)
- Do you think that it was morally wrong to mock the Kennedy family just hours after the passing of JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg? (2 pts)
- Do you think that it’s appalling for a president of the United States to share a racist video depicting the first Black American president and his wife as apes? (3 pts)
- Do you think that it’s repugnant for a president to refuse to apologize for sharing a racist video depicting the first Black American president and his wife as apes? (3 pts)
- Do you think that it’s unconscionably cruel for someone to intentionally revoke the protected legal status of Haitian immigrants simply because they want to deport them? (2 pts)
- Do you think that it’s unspeakable for a president of the United States to say “I hate Democrats” on stage on our nation’s birthday? (5 pts)
- Do you think that it’s unacceptable for a president of the United States to hurl racial epithets that demean Native Americans? (1 pt)
- Do you think that it’s unacceptable for a president of the United States to tell women of color to “go back where they came from?” (2 pts)
- Do you think that it’s downright evil for ICE agents to literally wait in ambush outside courtrooms to abduct undocumented immigrants who ARE GOING THROUGH THE FUCKING LEGAL PROCESS TO REMAIN HERE? (4 pts)
- Do you think it’s petty and disgusting to withhold emergency relief aid for victims of the Palisades Wildfires in California for over a year? (2 pts)
- Do think it’s contemptible for a president to belittle a Gold Star family? (1 pt)
- Do think it’s contemptible for a president to mock a disabled reporter? (1 pt)
Add up the indicated number of points for each question to which you answered “Yes.”
22-30 points: You suffer from severe TDS possess a normal, healthy conscience and sense of right and wrong. Your parents raised you right.
15-21 points: You may be a RINO (“Republican in name only”) may have gotten into trouble in your youth but are probably on the straight and narrow today.
9-14 points: You are a good, moral American likely have a few misdemeanor convictions and have been fired from several jobs due to misconduct.
0-8 points: You are a proud Christian Patriot! How do you stay out of federal prison? Oh, yes, Trump pardoned you. And if you aren’t on the sex offender registry already, you probably will be soon.