I agree. The fear that Gary Wiggins delineates is not going to be assuaged by a few reasonable and calm discussions by moderates, either center-left or center-right.
As thoughtful, compassionate human beings, yes, we must NOT berate and ridicule those people who have fallen under the spell of the FOX (and other right-wing media) propagand…
I agree. The fear that Gary Wiggins delineates is not going to be assuaged by a few reasonable and calm discussions by moderates, either center-left or center-right.
As thoughtful, compassionate human beings, yes, we must NOT berate and ridicule those people who have fallen under the spell of the FOX (and other right-wing media) propaganda. They are locked in their beliefs, just as surely as any religious believers are locked into the beliefs they have been taught since childhood.
Trumpism and MAGAdom have become part of their identities, and challenging anyone's identity presents a psychologically existential threat. Breaking free from any part of one's identity must come from within, by reading and being open to opposing and challenging ideas. Being willing to alter one's identity.
I've foolishly tried to be an opposing viewpoint to Trump supporters, and I learned my lesson. You don't try to mess with someone's identity, even if the identity is delusional and self-destructive.
I agree. The fear that Gary Wiggins delineates is not going to be assuaged by a few reasonable and calm discussions by moderates, either center-left or center-right.
As thoughtful, compassionate human beings, yes, we must NOT berate and ridicule those people who have fallen under the spell of the FOX (and other right-wing media) propaganda. They are locked in their beliefs, just as surely as any religious believers are locked into the beliefs they have been taught since childhood.
Trumpism and MAGAdom have become part of their identities, and challenging anyone's identity presents a psychologically existential threat. Breaking free from any part of one's identity must come from within, by reading and being open to opposing and challenging ideas. Being willing to alter one's identity.
I've foolishly tried to be an opposing viewpoint to Trump supporters, and I learned my lesson. You don't try to mess with someone's identity, even if the identity is delusional and self-destructive.