I think I figured something out about why so many Republicans seem to outright worship Donald Trump. And oddly enough, the insight came via a webcomic. [giantitp.com]

In a prequel book (meaning you can't find this actual quote online), the Big Bad of the story has just quelled a rebellion and at the same time, bound his chief lackey to him by manipulating him to perform a heinous act. (Like trying to overturn legitimate election results.)(Actually it was a little more heinous than that, but follow me through here...)

The villain is afterward certain of his lackey's utter subservience and compliance, because, as he puts it:

You'll obey me forever now, because I give you an excuse for your inexcusable behavior.

Trump gives his fans an excuse to be the worst people they can possibly be, because in Trumpworld black is white, white is black, evil is good, good is evil. Lies are the truth and the truth is a lie.

And those who would otherwise feel ashamed of their actions are told they should be proud of themselves.

That's my little epiphany for the day, anyway.