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The Wizard

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3. Ignorance has a price.

Reply to QueerDuck (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 08:16 AM

15 hrs ago

The reich uses fear division and loathing on the poorly educated for cheap political gain. It's why the GQP is anti education.
Way back in the 60s we had "question authority" as a starting point. With the GQP it's follow Dear Leader.
Thinking is a form of work, and Dear Leader's followers feel they're entitled to a good living without working for it. Don't forget the white supremacy factor either.

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Why is The Right So Afraid of Everything #psychology #politics #uspolitics #trump [View all] QueerDuck 16 hrs ago OP

Because very few things are more profitable than fear. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 16 hrs ago #1

OK, conservatives' brains are responsive to fear. We knew that; it's always been obvious. Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #2

I don't have the answer to that question. But I think that understanding the problem... QueerDuck 15 hrs ago #4

Ignorance has a price. The Wizard 15 hrs ago #3

I think larwdem 15 hrs ago #5

This nicely aligns with part of my "hero's journey" thesis nuxvomica 14 hrs ago #6

And when a conservative is freaking out over a manufactured nothing Warpy 9 hrs ago #7