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In reply to the discussion: I'm not a psychologist but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the remaining hard-core Trump [View all]PATRICK
(12,401 posts)That deep resentment, life harm, of any origin at all, can be directed and targeted- most easily against a "Them" who ironically are not threatening or causative as the authoritative figures plainly responsible. Maybe it is why people eat suicidal amounts of junk, smoke, drink, do dumb things that "we" all do, fall for obvious AI slop, hate "better" people more than well defined evil. Self destruction takes a joyful detour that seems to buy a bit of satisfaction and time against the onslaught of real world consequences. That terrible satisfaction only the resentful can savor and not be branded insane- though they are.
In troubled times, people vote "right wing" and "strong man"
Check your Bible Christians) so reliably that the ones causing it take it as a preferable strategy. "Kill THEM all and let God sort them out!" Indeed. They stand outside their own fate, like diehard fans of a doomed sports team. Fans can be obnoxious.