Mental manipulation – Much Love, Deb Poems ~ Fresh & Thought~Provoking

How To Escape MAGA – my Substack post

Sep 16, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in education, family, Health, love, Politics, relationships, Self Reflection

https://poetdeb.substack.com/p/how-to-escape-maga?r=10j07c

Tumultuous Governance

Mar 4, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Government, Non-conscious death anxiety, Politics

Trump’s White House resembles the Winchester Mystery House: a chaotic maze of illogical designs meant to confuse death itself. With staircases to nowhere and trap doors for liberals, he’s remodeling to ward off demise while creating chaos. It’s a bizarro project of confusion and absurdity, all in the name of “Make Mars Great Again.”

How True Wise

Mar 2, 2025

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by

Deborah Marchant’

in education, Self Reflection

The content questions the necessity of respect, loyalty, and consistency when loyalty can be misplaced. It critiques the harshness of enduring lies, the rigidity of unchanging perspectives, and the misinterpretation of honest disagreement as disrespect. The piece urges reflection on these complex dynamics in relationships.

The “Call For Perfection” Fallacy

Feb 21, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in education, Self Reflection

You want me to agree to impossible conditions. Stop trying to divert me and yourself away from what you are doing. Be honest. You have no intentions of thinking deeper about this issue. Instead, you are raising nothing but objections. Just admit you are a Scared Mental Thinker and that your mind is self-protectively closed.…

A Fox Fan Fed In February

Feb 19, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Media, Non-conscious death anxiety, Politics

“Woke up to my tech overlord, the Web, as usual, ready to dictate my every thought. With Fox News blasting on all my devices, I felt like a champion cheering for Elon. But just when I thought I’d win an award for my enthusiasm, bam! I got fired.”

The Wrecking of America Show

Feb 13, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Broken, Business, Conscious Death Anxiety, Media, Politics

In an exhilarating wave of excitement, 1 billion tickets were snapped up in just one hour! Fans, undeterred by winter’s chill, eagerly lined up to witness Elon Musk’s groundbreaking revelations. With a new exclusive TV station launched during this thrilling spectacle, the future looks bright for entertainment and innovation!

the Real Deep State

Feb 11, 2025

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by

Deborah Marchant’

in Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

Nonconscious Death Anxiety lurks within our minds, causing us to perceive imagined threats. Instead of confronting this anxiety, many continue to battle these illusions, feeling unsatisfied and heroic. The struggle against these vague fears reflects our minds’ inadequacy in handling uncertainty and the unknown. Understanding this may lead to greater clarity.

In Honor of Gramma

Jan 22, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in education, family, Politics

In the 2023-2024 US school year, over 10,000 book bans impacted more than 4,000 titles, with Florida and Iowa seeing the highest rates. Reading shapes critical thinking and empathy. The narrative reflects on personal experiences, particularly an elderly grandmother whose late-life reading challenged her past views, illustrating the complex relationship between environment and learning.

A Book Recommendation

Jan 18, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in education, Enlightenment, Health, Self Reflection

The content contrasts the curiosity and openness of an inquisitive mind with the fear-driven resistance of a know-it-all. The latter, terrified of change, rejects new ideas without exploration, while the former embraces transformative experiences that enhance understanding and personal growth, showcasing the stark differences in attitudes toward knowledge.

Brain Angel

Jan 18, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Media, Politics, Self Reflection

The content emphasizes the importance of protection from media manipulation and emotional distress. It advocates for clarity of thought, urging individuals to reject harmful behaviors like conformity and blame. The message conveys compassion and the promise of improved lives through awareness, ultimately fostering a healthier, more empowered existence.

American Heartburn

Jan 16, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Health, Home, Politics, Self Reflection

The content suggests that engaging with provocative or spicy news can quickly lead to heightened emotions and intense reactions. This is depicted through the metaphor of chewing on such news, which results in the use of sharp or caustic language, reflecting the negative impact of sensationalism.

The faintably fainting brain

Jan 10, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Earth, education, Health, Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

The poem describes a metaphorical fall, suggesting weak critical thinking led to an unforeseen event. The imagery of falling down conveys a need for grounding and clarity. It reflects on the importance of awareness and foresight, indicating a moment of realization that arises from being grounded in one’s surroundings.

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