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bucolic_frolic

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10. I think it a dominance-control issue fueled by paranoia

Wed Apr 7, 2021, 03:31 PM

Apr 2021

Paranoia and fear go hand-in-glove. They believe they are the chosen ones, the privileged, the best and brightest. But many things are greater than they. No that's not right. All things are greater than they.

So their defense mechanism against their inconsequential selves who aren't all they're cracked up to be, is fear of the unknown and the paranoia it generates.

This is a cult response to life itself. It drives all cults.

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Why are republicans afraid? [View all] Greyhead Apr 2021 OP

Thanks for making me realize just why I'm afraid of reTHUG fascists! abqtommy Apr 2021 #1

Good one! world wide wally Apr 2021 #2

Which is FINE with me! calimary Apr 2021 #23

All of them are threats to a Republican. Kid Berwyn Apr 2021 #3

Agree! Ideas are living things and can't be shot dead, only made stronger. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #49

Simple answer? DEbluedude Apr 2021 #4

Don't forget hate radio Leith Apr 2021 #22

There are two ways of living in the world sanatanadharma Apr 2021 #5

Great post. Vinca Apr 2021 #6

I'm afraid Harker Apr 2021 #7

They ain't afraid of no virus! Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #8

And they ain't afraid of guns! sop Apr 2021 #14

But, these pseudo christians are not afraid of going to Hell. BarbD Apr 2021 #9

I think it a dominance-control issue fueled by paranoia bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #10

Great post! Thank you for sharing with us. liberalla Apr 2021 #11

That's exactly what I ask republicans, why are you such scary cats? Pepsidog Apr 2021 #12

"Fear is the path to the dark side...fear leads to anger...anger leads to hate...hate leads to Qanon." PurgedVoter Apr 2021 #13

You should create a bumper sticker... mac2766 Apr 2021 #35

Indeed. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #37

It's a brain thing. They'll find something to be afraid of. Boogeyman, Great Pumpkin lindysalsagal Apr 2021 #15

They're told what to be afraid of FakeNoose Apr 2021 #41

They're afraid of those things... SergeStorms Apr 2021 #16

👍 Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #17

Well, when you put it like that I almost feel sorry for them....Nah Biophilic Apr 2021 #18

The brainwashed are always afraid of everything - EXCEPT that for which they were brainwashed peppertree Apr 2021 #19

This is a powerful idea. mahina Apr 2021 #20

Political arrested development nuxvomica Apr 2021 #21

Brilliant. Nt BootinUp Apr 2021 #24

It is hormonal. ffr Apr 2021 #25

K&G. Greyhead FTW. multigraincracker Apr 2021 #26

Because at their core they are cowards. llmart Apr 2021 #27

Republican brains are different from democratic I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #28

Rank and file; they've been conditioned by decades of heavy propaganda by RW media, Crunchy Frog Apr 2021 #29

And Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself. Kablooie Apr 2021 #30

Tons of guns will protect them! moondust Apr 2021 #31

They don't seem to be afraid of Covid-19 Raine Apr 2021 #32

It's because they believe all these things are... Blue Owl Apr 2021 #33

Fundy churches that preach hellfire Wicked Blue Apr 2021 #34

Fear is the "go too" emotion for half of the population at any given time. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #36

They feel threatened. And they are, so their fear is justified. dchill Apr 2021 #38

Many of them cling to old MYTHS that they... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #39

Weak & Mediocre IbogaProject Apr 2021 #40

People are generally motivated by either Love or Fear GETPLANING Apr 2021 #42

Never saw so much fear on a single page, must be a painful experience. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #43

Well said. Welcome to DU. TomSlick Apr 2021 #48

Thanks Much. Trying to visit at least once a day. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #52

I try to check in every day. TomSlick Apr 2021 #53

The Bible: Be grateful in all things. marble falls Apr 2021 #51

They're pols. politruk Apr 2021 #44

In a post a minute ago. . . NQAS Apr 2021 #45

If you haven't seen it, I strongly suggest you watch the opening clip of The Newsroom. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #46

I totally agree they are afraid of all of these things. We should BLAME republicans and FOX NEWS. usaf-vet Apr 2021 #47

Exceptional post, thanks. White Rage appalachiablue Apr 2021 #50