TDS could well be more insidious than just abusing one of the greatest presidents in US history. To get to the principles that underlie TDS ...
TDS ignores facts that don't fit a preconceived narrative.
TDS ignores evidence that doesn't fit a preconceived narrative.
For example:
Attacking the messenger is a type of communication often used by the TDS afflicted. The message gets ignored and the messenger gets attacked. The truth suffers. Happens all the time these days.
Here is a stark example of a “news man” complaining about the news, the news being the message he ignores and fogs, because it doesn’t match the narrative.
Newsman: "Cannot overstate the degree to which gruesome surveillance footage of black people committing violent crimes has become the quasi-permanent wallpaper on Fox these days. Just over and over and over …"
Response from a conservative: "You’re on MSNBC, a highly-rated news organization. Fight back, Chris. Show all those white looters and carjackers. Shine a light on those white smash-and-grab organized mobs. Illuminate those white subway felons and strong-armed street gunman. Use the news! Good luck sir."
https://iotwreport.com/this-is-why-the- ... mes-woods/