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Judy Warner's avatar

Totally agree with this. I think she is a true believer and a bit like a mediaeval saint who will endure anything because they believe so deeply that they will be blessed by God (Trump) for their faith and bravery. I just want something to shake her, but I don't think it's going to happen.

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Jo Usmar's avatar

Thanks so much for the message! And yes, I tend to agree 🫠

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Hi Jo, I kind of got excited and jumped the comment gun by sharing this and posting my comment! I'm a little obsessed with her, too. I don't get it.

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Beth Lisogorsky's avatar

I also think the constant pressure and demands parents place on children to achieve at staggering rates and younger and younger have created this person. It’s not a lab experiment. It’s a definitive testament to our times. And I’m not sure it’s so great!

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Jo Usmar's avatar

Agreed. Social media plays a massive role, too - hustle culture advertised by extremely young people. I'm delighted I was lying under a pool table in Wetherspoons (phone-less) in my teens and early twenties dreaming of nothing but bed.

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Venkatesh Bhardwaj's avatar

Scary indeed. Enjoyed this piece :) wasn't aware of her story 😮Listened to it with the fan in the background wasn't too bad tbh.

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Jo Usmar's avatar

Haha! Phew! There was no way I was turning that fan off. Thanks so much – so glad you enjoyed the piece.

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