The psychology of MAGA (and all bullies and creeps) in a nutshell:
They're scared of everything and they want you to be scared too so they don't feel so bad about being so scared.
They're jealous of your joy and generosity and optimism. Hold onto those feelings, and share them whenever possible.
@aram Yeah, that kind of take is so comically reductionist that it’s hard to take seriously. It’s a lazy attempt at psychoanalysis that ignores any nuance or complexity. People aren’t that one-dimensional—fear is a motivator for a lot of human behavior, sure, but so are values, experiences, and rational self-interest.
Reducing an entire political movement (or any group, really) to “scared bullies” just reeks of projection. Its the kind of statement that people post to feel superior
@aram …without actually engaging with reality. Ironically, it mirrors the exact mindset they claim to be criticizing—painting the opposition as irrational and driven by base emotions while pretending their own beliefs are purely enlightened and virtuous.
And yeah, the people who repeat stuff like this are often the same ones who struggle with basic logic or critical thinking.
But try it in a nutshell.
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