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Martin Eden

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19. If anger cuts both ways, why does it benefit Republicans but not Democrats?

Sat Dec 24, 2016, 12:49 PM

Dec 2016

It seems that chronic anger can be exploited by an unscrupulous demagogue, which explains the success of Donald Trump.

I am not suggesting that Democrats elevate unscrupulous demagogues to leadership roles. Down that path lies madness and ruin.

While we each must confront the chronic anger within ourselves and also within our larger groups in order to develop effective strategies for moving our country forward in a positive direction, we need to understand that chronic anger will continue to be an unavoidable aspect of the political landscape. Any successful strategy must take that into consideration and have a goal to not only win elections but to lessen the endemic chronic anger by addressing the root causes of it.

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Axis [View all] H2O Man Dec 2016 OP

Well said, as always, my dear H20 Man... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2016 #1

Thanks, Buddy! H2O Man Dec 2016 #2

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.....as usual. democrank Dec 2016 #3

Thanks, democrank! H2O Man Dec 2016 #7

Peace of the season to you, H2O Man Hekate Dec 2016 #4

Peace to you, Hekate! H2O Man Dec 2016 #8

Great post. Thank you. think Dec 2016 #5

Thank you. H2O Man Dec 2016 #9

People want to be heard, not ignored or taken for granted. suffragette Dec 2016 #6

Very well said. H2O Man Dec 2016 #11

And I very much appreciate your return. Happy Holidays to you and yours! suffragette Dec 2016 #13

Well, thank you! H2O Man Dec 2016 #14

Perfect. Horse with no Name Dec 2016 #10

Hello! H2O Man Dec 2016 #12

Who teaches you anger and hatred - that is your enemy bhikkhu Dec 2016 #15

Very good. H2O Man Dec 2016 #16

Thank you, H2O Man. kgnu_fan Dec 2016 #17

Outstanding article! H2O Man Dec 2016 #18

If anger cuts both ways, why does it benefit Republicans but not Democrats? Martin Eden Dec 2016 #19

Very good. Thank you. H2O Man Dec 2016 #21

One side offered uplifting hope for all, the other fear and hatred. boston bean Dec 2016 #20