George MonbiotLovely people, these Reform UK candidates for the upcoming election, and great to know they're on our side.
I know this type. I've seen them often enough. They revel in being obnoxious: but not towards the rich and powerful, to whom they fawn. Always towards the weaker and the poorer: towards people who don't have their privileges, such as access to private medical care. They think it's funny and daring.
Though we can't be sure in any one case, it's such a common pathology among certain types of privileged people that I suspect it might be transferance: the redirection of trauma and self-hatred. What presents as mocking self-confidence could reveal deep insecurity and/or externalisation of fear.
Bruce Simpson, Ph.D.@georgemonbiot.bsky.social Such people can only appreciate art through the emotion of extreme jealousy
Steve Holden@georgemonbiot.bsky.social “Could?” …
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And somehow they are supported by the very people they despise. I guess it feels better to join in with the bully, rather than be bullied.
And somehow they are supported by the very people they despise. I guess it feels better to join in with the bully, rather than be bullied.
Dave J@georgemonbiot.bsky.social And yet they’re the first to complain when their houses are robbed, their streets potholed, or their favourite restaurant makes them ill.