The GOP is marrying itself to a form of tyranny and rejecting democracy. Trump wanted to be permanent president = tyrant, like Putin or Xi. GOP politicians and 1/2 the people who call themselves Republicans think that we have too much democracy — time to restrict the electorate, they say. And do. A sad day in which a large number of Americans think we should reduce the amount of democracy in America.
The Metamorphosis Is Nearly Complete: the GOP, Mass Psychosis & Menticide
the modern era, it is the mass psychosis of totalitarianism that is the greatest threat. ‘Totalitarianism,’ writes Arthur Versluis, ‘is the modern phenomenon of total centralized state power coupled with the obliteration of individual human rights: in the totalized state, there are those in power, and there are the objectified masses, the victims.’” (Academy of Ideas, “The Manufacturing of a Psychosis: Can Sanity Return to an Insane World?”
When a mass psychosis occurs, the results are devastating. [Carl] Jung studied this phenomenon thoroughly and wrote that the individuals who make up the infected society become morally and spiritually inferior. They sink unconsciously to an inferior intellectual level. (Academy of Ideas, “Is a Mass Psychosis the Greatest Threat to Humanity?”
In a totalitarian society the population is divided into two groups, the rulers and the ruled, and both groups undergo a pathological transformation. The rulers are elevated to an almost-godlike status, which is diametrically opposed to our nature as imperfect beings who are easily corrupted by power. The masses, on the other hand, are transformed into the dependent subjects of these pathological rulers and take on a psychologically regressed and child-like status. (Academy of Ideas, “The Manufacturing of a Psychosis: Can Sanity Return to an Insane World?”
The comparison between totalitarianism and psychosis is not incidental. Delusional thinking inevitably creeps into every form of tyranny and despotism . . . Evil powers from the archaic past return. An automatic compulsion to go on to self-destruction develops, to justify one mistake with a new one; to enlarge and expand the vicious pathological circle becomes the dominating end of life . . . This [delusion] starts with the leaders and is later taken over by the masses they oppress. “The Mass Psychosis and the Demons of Dostoevsky"
In John Dean’s book Conservatives without Conscience, he describes the findings of psychologists about “authoritarian personalities”. They think (or rather feel), as did Machiavelli, that what any polity needs is a strong, decisive leader who will make all the decisions for everybody, sparing them the onerous task of having to think for themselves.
Estimates are that about ⅓ of the American populace fits this description, longing for a powerful, dominating father figure to steer the national “family”. Of those, about 99% are sheep desperately seeking a border collie to lead them, and the other 1% are narcissistic psychopaths convinced that it’s their own (sometimes divinely ordained) destiny to do so.
Texas government entities are no longer allowed to mandate masks, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in an executive order on Tuesday.
The restriction bans counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities and government officials from requiring mask-wearing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government entities that don’t adhere to this new restriction will be subject to a $1,000 fine.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that prohibits any government entity in Texas from requiring or mandating the use of masks. That includes county and city governments, as well as school districts, public health authorities or any other government official.
Public schools will be allowed to keep mask guidelines in place until June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent or other staff member or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus. In its current form, the executive order would include institutions of higher learning, like Texas A&M University.
Starting Friday, May 21, any government entity or officials that continues to impose a mask mandate can be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 in violation of the executive order.
Sgt. Snorkle almost 3 years ago
OK stupid keep it on! It’s your funeral!
bxclent Premium Member almost 3 years ago
yep keep following Q – we all know what happens to lemmings
brwydave Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Stay safe, Tiny is still shooting those elephants who don’t worship him strongly enough.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Perverse and corrupt republicans are totally insane.
Govi Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The GOP is marrying itself to a form of tyranny and rejecting democracy. Trump wanted to be permanent president = tyrant, like Putin or Xi. GOP politicians and 1/2 the people who call themselves Republicans think that we have too much democracy — time to restrict the electorate, they say. And do. A sad day in which a large number of Americans think we should reduce the amount of democracy in America.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
The GQPs still support The Big Lie, even while publicly denying that they support The Big Lie…
casonia2 almost 3 years ago
Good one, Bob!
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
‘Few people grasp the severity’ of Trump’s legal peril and will be shocked if he’s finally charged
https://www.rawstory.com/few-people-grasp-the-severity-of-trumps-legal-peril-and-will-be-shocked-if-hes-finally-charged-columnist/
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
The Metamorphosis Is Nearly Complete: the GOP, Mass Psychosis & Menticide
the modern era, it is the mass psychosis of totalitarianism that is the greatest threat. ‘Totalitarianism,’ writes Arthur Versluis, ‘is the modern phenomenon of total centralized state power coupled with the obliteration of individual human rights: in the totalized state, there are those in power, and there are the objectified masses, the victims.’” (Academy of Ideas, “The Manufacturing of a Psychosis: Can Sanity Return to an Insane World?”When a mass psychosis occurs, the results are devastating. [Carl] Jung studied this phenomenon thoroughly and wrote that the individuals who make up the infected society become morally and spiritually inferior. They sink unconsciously to an inferior intellectual level. (Academy of Ideas, “Is a Mass Psychosis the Greatest Threat to Humanity?”
In a totalitarian society the population is divided into two groups, the rulers and the ruled, and both groups undergo a pathological transformation. The rulers are elevated to an almost-godlike status, which is diametrically opposed to our nature as imperfect beings who are easily corrupted by power. The masses, on the other hand, are transformed into the dependent subjects of these pathological rulers and take on a psychologically regressed and child-like status. (Academy of Ideas, “The Manufacturing of a Psychosis: Can Sanity Return to an Insane World?”
The comparison between totalitarianism and psychosis is not incidental. Delusional thinking inevitably creeps into every form of tyranny and despotism . . . Evil powers from the archaic past return. An automatic compulsion to go on to self-destruction develops, to justify one mistake with a new one; to enlarge and expand the vicious pathological circle becomes the dominating end of life . . . This [delusion] starts with the leaders and is later taken over by the masses they oppress. “The Mass Psychosis and the Demons of Dostoevsky"
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 3 years ago
In John Dean’s book Conservatives without Conscience, he describes the findings of psychologists about “authoritarian personalities”. They think (or rather feel), as did Machiavelli, that what any polity needs is a strong, decisive leader who will make all the decisions for everybody, sparing them the onerous task of having to think for themselves.
Estimates are that about ⅓ of the American populace fits this description, longing for a powerful, dominating father figure to steer the national “family”. Of those, about 99% are sheep desperately seeking a border collie to lead them, and the other 1% are narcissistic psychopaths convinced that it’s their own (sometimes divinely ordained) destiny to do so.
willie_mctell almost 3 years ago
You know what they say about guys with small tusks.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Brookings Institute estimates that Trump’s inaction is responsible for 70% of Covid deaths.
Trump Deaths = 420,944
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
By undoing republican BS, Biden has an approval rating 13 points higher than Trump ever got.
Michael G. almost 3 years ago
My thoughts and prayers go to the survivors of the Q-Putsch.
briangj2 almost 3 years ago
Texas government entities are no longer allowed to mandate masks, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in an executive order on Tuesday.
The restriction bans counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities and government officials from requiring mask-wearing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government entities that don’t adhere to this new restriction will be subject to a $1,000 fine.
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/18/997990835/no-masks-are-required-at-most-texas-state-facilities-anymore
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that prohibits any government entity in Texas from requiring or mandating the use of masks. That includes county and city governments, as well as school districts, public health authorities or any other government official.
Public schools will be allowed to keep mask guidelines in place until June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent or other staff member or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus. In its current form, the executive order would include institutions of higher learning, like Texas A&M University.
Starting Friday, May 21, any government entity or officials that continues to impose a mask mandate can be subject to a fine of up to $1,000 in violation of the executive order.
https://www.nbc15.com/2021/05/18/texas-governor-signs-executive-order-prohibiting-mask-mandates/
grumpypophobart almost 3 years ago
Well done Rob as usual. There is none so blind…………….