It is clear that we live in a rape culture and that it will take a lot to change it. What does it take for individuals to make a difference? To stand up and speak out?
Tag: Cognitive Dissonance
“Against this filth”: How Social Identity, Cognitive Ease, & Repetition Keep the GOP in Office — UPDATED
When ol’ Jefferson Beauregard Sessions was called to task for calling undocumented immigrants filth, he and the Repubes all responded in predictable righteous indignation. And, this is how the GOP cons votes out of poor white conservatives. It is the perfect example.
The WH’s Gaslighting Techniques EXPOSED!
Gaslighting. It’s terribly popular to accuse the Ol’ Pussy Grabber of being a gaslighter, but what is he doing exactly? Is it on purpose with malice aforethought or is it accidental? Is it habit? Let’s expose the Ol’ Pussy Grabber…
The Making of the Republican Stooge Voter: A Review of “Strangers In Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right”
Why do conservative white voters vote against their best interests? To really understand, we need a deep story and the Great Paradox. I review Arlie Hochschild’s “Strangers In Their Own Lands” to find out.
Fertile Ground for Trump’s Racism
Trump is a racist! Clinton is a bigot! Whatever Kaepernick is doing! Race and racism is seemingly every where right now, but where does it come from? What drives whites to be racist?
You’re Endorsing Who?
With Donald Trump assuming the Republican nomination for presidency, many GOP politicians who once opposed him, are now, if not endorsing, at least supporting him. This post takes a look inside the cognitive gyrations necessary to accomplish this feat.
