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Why are the democrats better at sticking together than republicans?
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Conformity is king for them
We'd like to have friends but not at the cost of our souls*
We'd like to have friends but not at the cost of our souls*
Collectivism
“Collectivism was an important part of Marxist–Leninist ideology in the Soviet Union, where it played a key part in forming the New Soviet man, willingly sacrificing his or her life for the good of the collective. Terms such as "collective" and "the masses" were frequently used in the official language and praised in agitprop literature, for example by Vladimir Mayakovsky (Who needs a "1") and Bertolt Brecht (The Decision, Man Equals Man).[9][10]”
“Collectivism was an important part of Marxist–Leninist ideology in the Soviet Union, where it played a key part in forming the New Soviet man, willingly sacrificing his or her life for the good of the collective. Terms such as "collective" and "the masses" were frequently used in the official language and praised in agitprop literature, for example by Vladimir Mayakovsky (Who needs a "1") and Bertolt Brecht (The Decision, Man Equals Man).[9][10]”
They're morally bankrupt and no ability to think for themselves or stray off the reservation
@JordanPetersHorn can edify my response as needed, but I'd say 1 of 2 psychological components...either above average emotional + lack of impulse control and/or high neuroticism/fear. All coupled with below average locus of control.
Basically, they are generally the weak sticks.
Basically, they are generally the weak sticks.
Also individuality and creativity isn’t important to them, it’s more about receiving love from their in-group(above average emotional).
They’re more happy that they think their policies are beloved by everyone(which is why they need to stamp out the other perspective so bad).
You read Ayn Rand too. Or if you don't - the above is right out of her philosophical playbook about the communist ideology.
The Dem voter base is by far the more easily manipulated. Plus, your Mark Twain quote nailed it.
I got it off of Wiki
Many people vote GOP because of a single priority issue while Dims expect conformity to their whole platform.
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