Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(6,908 posts)

12. authoritarians only follow rules

Wed Nov 11, 2015, 09:21 AM

Nov 2015

when they think someone is looking and they can get caught. its the whole externalized vs internalized sense of morality.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

So "Thou shalt not steal" didn't apply to him? hobbit709 Nov 2015 #1

Several don't apply to those of his ilk. TexasProgresive Nov 2015 #3

Especially when its your employer. Historic NY Nov 2015 #4

Because it says "thou" you see. Not him, THOU. GreatGazoo Nov 2015 #5

authoritarians only follow rules d_r Nov 2015 #12

"I prayed for a Mendocino Nov 2015 #2

Probably lead to his landslide reelection. Orrex Nov 2015 #6

so what did he rip off, panty liners? lonestarnot Nov 2015 #7

Jock itch cream. The small tube. marble falls Nov 2015 #8

Crab killer. lonestarnot Nov 2015 #9

candy bars and maps... druidity33 Nov 2015 #11

What's he a Yogi Bear competitor? lonestarnot Nov 2015 #13

Revised: Thou Shall Not Get Caught Stealing kairos12 Nov 2015 #10