Steve, I agree with everything, but: “They like Putin because he’s one of them.” On the other hand, maybe you’re right. They may see in Putin as yet another bigot that will help them get rid of the Hated Other. Hence, their support for fascism and fascists like trump and Putin. Otherwise, they like charismatic cult leaders like trump and…
Steve, I agree with everything, but: “They like Putin because he’s one of them.” On the other hand, maybe you’re right. They may see in Putin as yet another bigot that will help them get rid of the Hated Other. Hence, their support for fascism and fascists like trump and Putin. Otherwise, they like charismatic cult leaders like trump and Putin who are skilled manipulators of those who are easily brainwashed and like to follow bullies. I’m not so sure they they see in Putin someone “like them,” but maybe bullies like bullies , fascists like other fascists, White supremacists like racists, etc. Cult dynamics play a significant role, including charisma.
Steve, I agree with everything, but: “They like Putin because he’s one of them.” On the other hand, maybe you’re right. They may see in Putin as yet another bigot that will help them get rid of the Hated Other. Hence, their support for fascism and fascists like trump and Putin. Otherwise, they like charismatic cult leaders like trump and Putin who are skilled manipulators of those who are easily brainwashed and like to follow bullies. I’m not so sure they they see in Putin someone “like them,” but maybe bullies like bullies , fascists like other fascists, White supremacists like racists, etc. Cult dynamics play a significant role, including charisma.
Well yes; those with authoritarian personalities prefer leaders with the same mindset.