Tag Archives: Political Psychology

Absurdity, Universals, and Despotism

Posted on November 30, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, despots use modifiers to pervert universals to mean their opposites. They see morality as contingent on political ideal, justice contingent on a political favor, and a crime contingent on the criminal. The result is … Continue reading →

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Reciprocating Loyalty

Posted on November 23, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, alienating one’s allies while empowering one’s enemies is a sub-optimal strategy for success. The Wormtongues of the world have an uncanny ability to get into the ear. Their verbal poison is as seductive as … Continue reading →

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Hate Fueled Despotism

Posted on July 23, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, demagogues need enemies like animals need food… and for the same purpose. Our progressive elites, for example, deftly move from one enemy to another. When they started, the enemies were anarchists, blacks, and the … Continue reading →

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