I keep hoping that some people, particularly those on the fringes of the Maga cult, can be saved. Your piece makes me feel this is less likely than I hope, because you make a lot of sense.
I wish I could give better news on that front. I'd say most are fully capable of coming around, but it comes down to whether they're willing to accept reality or not, and whether they're willing to work for it.
There's more I could say about the mentality of people who desire authoritarianism, but I felt it'd be too long. There's a certain section of the population that just wants to be told what to do; they want a strong leader to give commands, and they believe strongly in the power of a defined heirarchy.
It's the "I'm the parent, so as my child you must obey me!" kind of person. I doubt those people would ever willingly shift gears.
You went deep on this one. This would make an interesting thesis for someone to pick up. I've always thought that people who lean more conservative are very fearful and open to blaming others. You've taken it deeper. Food for thought. Thank you for this.
I keep hoping that some people, particularly those on the fringes of the Maga cult, can be saved. Your piece makes me feel this is less likely than I hope, because you make a lot of sense.
I wish I could give better news on that front. I'd say most are fully capable of coming around, but it comes down to whether they're willing to accept reality or not, and whether they're willing to work for it.
There's more I could say about the mentality of people who desire authoritarianism, but I felt it'd be too long. There's a certain section of the population that just wants to be told what to do; they want a strong leader to give commands, and they believe strongly in the power of a defined heirarchy.
It's the "I'm the parent, so as my child you must obey me!" kind of person. I doubt those people would ever willingly shift gears.
You went deep on this one. This would make an interesting thesis for someone to pick up. I've always thought that people who lean more conservative are very fearful and open to blaming others. You've taken it deeper. Food for thought. Thank you for this.