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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStudy Links Intolerance with Support for Authoritarianism
https://politicalwire.com/2018/05/29/study-links-intolerance-with-support-for-authoritarianism/"SNIP.......
A new study finds a correlation between white Americans intolerance, and support for authoritarian rule. In other words, when intolerant white people fear democracy may benefit marginalized people, they abandon their commitment to democracy, NBC News reports.
The World Values Survey data used is from the period 1995 to 2011 well before Donald Trumps 2016 run for president. It suggests, though, that Trumps bigotry and his authoritarianism are not separate problems, but are intertwined. When Trump calls Mexicans rapists, and when he praises authoritarian leaders, he is appealing to the same voters.
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Study Links Intolerance with Support for Authoritarianism (Original Post)
applegrove
May 2018
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And, remember, they're so much more patriotic than us...but not about our democracy.
lindysalsagal
May 2018
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(129,736 posts)1. No surprise there.
Matthew28
(1,858 posts)2. Of course
These white old men want to rule and everyone else be they LBGT or minorites can get out as far as they're concern. It is a real sickness.
lindysalsagal
(22,841 posts)3. And, remember, they're so much more patriotic than us...but not about our democracy.
To them, the label american means "me, first." Not, "All men are created equal."
