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And number three is going to surprise no one! As it turns out there is ample scientific evidence that political extremism whether on the right or left is pretty much the same person. They are driven by the same four psychological factors.
Long-time friend of Ye Olde Blogge shared this post with me in the comments of the “illusory explanation of ‘depraved evil'” post the other day. He published it way back in 2015, but it is — sadly — still relevant today.
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OMG! Has the derp been extra deep and thick since the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings! The desperation of the Repubes to use illusory explanation and the illusion of truthiness to stop us all from thinking about the causes of mass shootings has been palpable. No one has laid it on as thick or as deep as Kellyanne Conway who has her own way illusions of derpiness. Here’s all you need to know about how necessary it is for us to understand “depraved evil” and unite against hate.
In the wake of the latest school shooting — did I mention that in the 19 weeks of 2018, we’ve had almost one school shooting a week with 16 having occurred? — we’ve had the usual litany of responses: Hearts and prayers and thoughts and wishes, Warm condolences […]
Jennie Willoughby’s 24 April 2017 blog post about her abuse at the hands of Rob Porter inspired this meme. I hope it helps people understand why women stay in abusive situations.
Bickering Dems to the left of us! Bickering progressives to the right of us! Bickering leftists all around us! So, let’s focus that bickering on the GOP and the 2018 elections instead, hunh?
No clearer example of illusory explanation can be found. It is beguiling seductive; it seems so right, so how could it be so wrong? Easy. As they say, fool me once, shame on you; fool, me twice…
The longer we are exposed to the Ol’ Pussy Grabber, the more normal his abnormal behavior will become. The Resistance cannot let that happen. Expose him for his lies, corruption, and treason. Hold DoJ, FBI, Congress, and the judiciary accountable!
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 self-destructiveness of white conservative middle class Republican voters is staggering. Can they ever be dissuaded? Why do they do it? All of my many articles addressing this baffling phenomenon gathered under one convenient heading.
What a week! But, Trump’s ideas on fighting terrorism stand out. What is the impact of his vague emotional appeals on terrorism or why are we so stupid?
The amazing example of gaslighting that Trump’s birtherism circus! Nothing is clearer!
Trump is a narcissist, but what does it mean for his potential presidency. What might a Trump presidency look like? Read the predictions based on science right here!
Injustices we may not be aware of
Seeking Dialogue to Inform, Enlighten, and/or Amuse You and Me
We can do anything we want if we do it together! #ActuallyAutistic
Reflections of a Francophile
Blog for the School of Psychology and Counselling at the Open University
Understanding the sinister agenda being forced upon us
Understanding the psychology that drives our politics
Burn the flag? Hell yes... the Confederate Flag
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