The psychological roots of authoritarianism and fascism

[Hume]

Psychologist Michael Milburn has studied the childhood antecedents of rightwing ideological rigidity. His research confirms that the harsher the parenting atmosphere people were exposed to as young children, the more prone they are to support authoritarian or aggressive policies, such as foreign wars, punitive laws and the death penalty.

“We used physical punishment in childhood as a marker of dysfunctional family environment,” Milburn said. “There was significantly more support for the capital punishment, opposition to abortion and the use of military force, particularly among males who had experienced high levels of physical punishment, especially if they had never had psychotherapy.” I was intrigued by that last finding.

We each have a Nazi in us. We need to understand the psychological roots of authoritarianism | Gabor Maté

Neuroimaging studies have shown that the amygdala, the tiny almond-shaped brain structure that mediates fear, is larger in people with more rightwing views

www.theguardian.com

 

[zymurgy]

derp derp

it is so obvious that authoritarians migrate to the left. Only on the left will you be able to achieve a government powerful enough to push your views

 

[AProudLefty]

derp derp

it is so obvious that authoritarians migrate to the left. Only on the left will you be able to achieve a government powerful enough to push your views

Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy were far right wing.

 

[Hume]

derp derp

it is so obvious that authoritarians migrate to the left. Only on the left will you be able to achieve a government powerful enough to push your views

derp derp

 

[Hume]

Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy were far right wing.

Can't argue history with zymurgy. He knows none.

 

[T. A. Gardner]

Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy were far right wing.

Try this:

Describe the following for a Leftist government, say one that is Socialist or Communist

Style or type of government used, economic system(s) used, and importance of the state.

Now, describe the same things for a Rightist government that is Fascist.

 

[Hume]

Try this:

Describe the following for a Leftist government, say one that is Socialist or Communist

Style or type of government used, economic system(s) used, and importance of the state.

Now, describe the same things for a Rightist government that is Fascist.

Amazing you know almost nothing about history yet lie about having an MA is history.

 

[AProudLefty]

Try this:

Describe the following for a Leftist government, say one that is Socialist or Communist

Style or type of government used, economic system(s) used, and importance of the state.

Now, describe the same things for a Rightist government that is Fascist.

You're describing the horseshoe theory.

 

[Cypress]

I should read that classic work on totalitarianism by Anna Arendt, if I ever have the time.

 

[Hume]

I should read that classic work on totalitarianism by Anna Arendt, if I ever have the time.

Hannah Arendt.

 

[zymurgy]

derp derp

shit stain kept me on ignore for maybe 24 hours this time

lmfao

derp derp

 

[moon]

Psychologist Michael Milburn has studied the childhood antecedents of rightwing ideological rigidity. His research confirms that the harsher the parenting atmosphere people were exposed to as young children, the more prone they are to support authoritarian or aggressive policies, such as foreign wars, punitive laws and the death penalty.

“We used physical punishment in childhood as a marker of dysfunctional family environment,” Milburn said. “There was significantly more support for the capital punishment, opposition to abortion and the use of military force, particularly among males who had experienced high levels of physical punishment, especially if they had never had psychotherapy.” I was intrigued by that last finding.

We each have a Nazi in us. We need to understand the psychological roots of authoritarianism | Gabor Maté

Neuroimaging studies have shown that the amygdala, the tiny almond-shaped brain structure that mediates fear, is larger in people with more rightwing views

www.theguardian.com

Yes, that's the general consensus. Would a strict Evangelist upbringing tend to place a child on the Left or the Right politically ?

 

[T. A. Gardner]

You're describing the horseshoe theory.

Not at all. I'm being empirical.

em·pir·i·cal
[imˈpirək(ə)l]
adjective
empirical (adjective)

1. based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

 

[T. A. Gardner]

Amazing you know almost nothing about history yet lie about having an MA is history.

What? Can't do what I proposed? Or, is it the realization that you are dead flat wrong?

 

[zymurgy]

Can't argue history with zymurgy. He knows none.

^BidenForPresident is a shit for brains that hides under a new name and tries to hide from his own history

 

[Kafka]

Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy were far right wing.

Remember: when debating Trumpists one is not beholden to anything like "reality".

 

[Kafka]

Yes, that's the general consensus. Would a strict Evangelist upbringing tend to place a child on the Left or the Right politically ?

I think everyone secretly wants the big daddy to take care of them. Some want the big daddy to be kind and caring, some want the big daddy that beats and whips.

 

[zymurgy]

Remember: when debating Trumpists one is not beholden to anything like "reality".

said in a thread with hume and Obi One Retardinator active

LMFAO

 

[Bigdog]

I should read that classic work on totalitarianism by Anna Arendt, if I ever have the time.

Classical Liberals like me are for small limited Federal gov't.

Leftist "Liberals" are the opposite, they are for massive intrusive gov't that regulates and permeates even the tiniest of human interactions and activities.

It's supporters attacked 15 year old Nick Sandman for "smiling". It's like "prison rules".

 

[Cypress]

Hannah Arendt.

Right, I forgot about the H.