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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: The Authoritarian Personality Why do some people seem irrational in their devotion [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)30. It's so obvious that they can't think on their own. Ask one to explain how their leader stands on
an issue. Most will call you names and ignore the question. I doubt that they even know what their leader's stand is on issues, because it isn't important to them. The relationship between the authoritarian leader and the follower is symbiotic. Neither is anything without the other. Take the followers away from a bully and they quickly show that they are truly cowards. I have also noted that if you stand up to the bully, they immediately start whining that they are the victim.
In politics, it's no use trying to reason with an authoritarian. They haven't matured to the point of being capable of reasoning.
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The Authoritarian Personality Why do some people seem irrational in their devotion [View all]
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
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This Phenomena And Behavior Can Also Be Seen In Center And Center Right Democrats As Well
cantbeserious
Nov 2015
#2
Democrats is just a label. Anyone can claim to be a Democrat. I believe that my statement about
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#7
I didn't take is as a challenge and I agree with you. Just wanted to add my view. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#17
Big fan. I've lent my paper back copy out so many times, I've lost track of it.
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#19
Because we evolved from tribal primates, and we are still tribal primates.
phantom power
Nov 2015
#6
much worse than that, it's been carefully cultivated with "personality politics"--you're supposed
MisterP
Nov 2015
#9
It's so obvious that they can't think on their own. Ask one to explain how their leader stands on
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#30
Well put. They don't understand that their authoritarian leaders don't love them. nm
rhett o rick
Nov 2015
#32