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Are leftists mentally ill?

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Posted By: DVC, 12/19/2024 9:33:50 PM

Do people on the radical left demonstrate a mental disorder? Most people on the right roll their eyes at the hysteria and fears of the left, but what’s to be done? Given that there were major shifts on the left in the 2024 election, is it possible that somehow sanity is breaking through? With the ongoing polarization that has burdened this country, it’s worthwhile to examine the psychological framework of leftists; both how they see themselves and how they see others. The results may also indicate whether the changes in voting behavior might continue, or whether they were situational. A phrase that’s been coined is “Left-Wing Authoritarianism” (LWA)

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Reply 1 - Posted by: thefield 12/19/2024 10:20:41 PM (No. 1858160)
Susan is not to bright if she doesn't know the answer.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: synchronicity 12/19/2024 10:55:03 PM (No. 1858172)
Iain McGilchrist: "The Master and His Emissary" and his follow on books (and YouTube videos) - the leftist are by definition "insane" due to their refusal to use both sides of their brains. Leftist only use / recognize information processed by the left side of the brain and ignore the information sensed and processed by the right brain (The Master, if you will). The answer is definitive and there is no way around arguing their way out of it. Left = wrong / Right = Right.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Trigger2 12/20/2024 2:25:19 AM (No. 1858217)
Mentally ill and hard-core indoctrinated fools.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: DVC 12/20/2024 2:25:22 AM (No. 1858218)
Yes.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Rather Read 12/20/2024 5:54:14 AM (No. 1858252)
I'm 73. I've been voting since I was 18. Not every candidate I voted for won, but when the one I backed lost, I didn't feel the need to shave my head, wear a blue bracelet or rage in public.
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Reply 6 - Posted by: vrb8m 12/20/2024 6:18:32 AM (No. 1858259)
Duh.
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Reply 7 - Posted by: homefry 12/20/2024 7:17:27 AM (No. 1858286)
Yes. Nuff said.
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Strike3 12/20/2024 7:22:35 AM (No. 1858290)
I'm surprised that somebody must still ask the question.
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Reply 9 - Posted by: philsner 12/20/2024 7:30:32 AM (No. 1858297)
Is she waiting for a call from Captain Obvious?
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Reply 10 - Posted by: franq 12/20/2024 8:20:40 AM (No. 1858329)
Mentally ill and morally bankrupt.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: IAmButASimpleCaveman 12/20/2024 9:09:57 AM (No. 1858363)
brush up on maicael savage
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Reply 12 - Posted by: Encore 12/20/2024 9:11:19 AM (No. 1858366)
They are absolutely insane. As for “Left-Wing Authoritarianism” (LWA), I prefer ‘Left-Wing Psychosis’ (LWP).
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Reply 13 - Posted by: MickTurn 12/20/2024 9:27:35 AM (No. 1858379)
Marxism Makes Morons, Any Questions?
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Reply 14 - Posted by: Laotzu 12/20/2024 9:33:38 AM (No. 1858389)
Their disregard for fact should make it clear they are operating from the playbook of mental illness.
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Reply 15 - Posted by: Kate318 12/20/2024 10:26:13 AM (No. 1858414)
Is this a trick question?
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Reply 16 - Posted by: mc squared 12/20/2024 11:02:39 AM (No. 1858440)
I've seen all the traits indicated and I agree, but I suspect somewhere a leftist is opining about right-wing people.
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Reply 17 - Posted by: BarryNo 12/20/2024 11:48:08 AM (No. 1858467)
Yes they are. As are most of the Deep State RINOs. Sociopaths with delusions of self importance and adequacy.
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Reply 18 - Posted by: bpl40 12/20/2024 12:24:57 PM (No. 1858494)
All mentally ill or abnormal persons may not be Leftist. But the converse seems to be true.
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