Number of U.S. Hate Groups Is Rising, Report Says

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17. But seems to be a default condition for some. When in doubt, hate.

It may not solve your problems, but it makes you feel like you're better than someone.

Rather than examine why their life is in the dumps (and take political action to correct the cause of the problem), the far-right takes solace in finding someone whom they can hate and, presumably, feel superior to.

Hate is, indeed, a waste of energy. Some people just mature thinking that is the only acceptable reaction to frustration.