#RWNJ #psychology #authoritarians #paranormal

"The politics of the paranormal: the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology

This study examined the relationship between paranormal beliefs and right-wing ideology in a German quota sample (N = 1,139). We also explored whether individual differences in intuitive versus analytical cognitive styles explain these relationships. Results indicated that higher scores on right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) and social dominance orientation (SDO), but not right-wing identity, were positively associated with paranormal beliefs. However, both right-wing ideology and intuitive versus analytical thinking independently contributed to paranormal belief endorsement. The results suggest that right-wing ideology plays an important role in understanding paranormal beliefs. While cognitive styles are also relevant, they do not explain the affinity of right-wing individuals for paranormal phenomena."

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224545.2026.2632337

"Support for abolishing #ICE has hit a new high in this week's Economist / YouGov #poll. Half (50%) of #Americans now somewhat or strongly support abolishing ICE. Only 39% oppose abolishing the agency."

We appreciate that our #American friends feel this way. Unfortunately, the problem with #authoritarians is that they don't really care how their subjects feel. Down tools, America!
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Support for abolishing ICE reaches 50% - https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54225-support-for-abolishing-ice-reaches-50-percent-february-27-march-2-2026-economist-yougov-poll

#uspol #abolishICE #trumpgestapo #generalstrike

MAGA’s Always Bogus “Antitrust Movement” Comes To A Screeching Halt With Firing Of Gail Slater

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/13/magas-always-bogus-antitrust-movement-comes-to-a-screeching-halt-with-firing-of-gail-slater/