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Right-wingers are by nature suspicious of people in general, and the most extreme of them resort to heavy-handed policing, spying, and violence against people who merely disagree with them. Their hate is a projection of their fear.

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Someone reported that conservatives have very active amygdalas. A study concluded that conservatives have a strong need for authority, hierarchy (the opposite of anarchy), and purity (nothing disgusting is allowed). Some conservatives don't cut the mustard on all three.

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Which "supporting" group would be trustworthy enough against another once one gets scratched from the approved list in favor of another? (ie the polygon of loyalty, trust and reward)

His record of retaliation must be a concern for those pledging their own involvement to his chaotic venture.

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