Presidential election, 2016

[Eric the Green]

(12-20-2016, 12:48 AM)Classic-Xer Wrote:

(12-19-2016, 11:10 PM)Eric the Green Wrote: Why are you so bitter, over so little, as you are; if you don't have troubles? I find that hard to believe.

I think a lot of Americans, especially in Red America, where the Awakening did not penetrate very far, are not very aware of what's going on within themselves emotionally, sociologically, psychologically. You guys are not very introspective. So you assume you are feeling fine, and doing fine, when you are not; and that your family background was cool when in reality it was oppressive. Or you have the habit of acquiescing in that oppression in many ways. And you project these ignored feelings into your political resentments, stirred up by Donald Trump and other Republican authoritarian demagogues. Of course, I'm not sure just what is the case with you. The authoritarian attitude is quite evident though.

You are correct. I have an authoritarian's attitude like most American adults my age. BTW, I'm free spirited too.  I'm feeling fine. I'm doing fine as well. I had a pretty good childhood. I had two good parents who cared about me and loved me a lot as well.  As far as being introspective, I don't have a problem looking inwards and making appropriate changes/adjustments from time to time. My mother taught me the value of doing that a long time ago. You appear to have a much bigger problem with that than me at this point.

No, you and Taramarie are wrong about that. I am quite introspective. I don't suffer fools too gladly, though. I guess it's just your authoritarian bent, then. I guess that's enough to explain it  Keep those poor folks in line; make sure they tow the line too. Giving them your tax money is being too nice to them. Life is tough, you say; so make sure not to coddle the poor weaklings. By the way, you have said often that life is tough, and you have had to deal with tough characters. And you feel the need to be armed against those restless poor folks across town. That's not as "pleasant" as you say. But, being a bully can be pleasant too, if you get away with it. And, bullies generally vote for same.