Unfortunately, outrage is addictive. Changes the chemicals in brains and they need more “hits” of outrage. It also masks the feelings of vulnerability that people have; especially post pandemic. I think that is one of the things driving people I know who voted for him; in addition to limited information because they only received “news” from sources with algorithms that amped up vitriol toward anyone against Trump. It’s a complicated situation. I do also draw a line in the sand about having little ones around anyone who can’t behave decently.
Unfortunately, outrage is addictive. Changes the chemicals in brains and they need more “hits” of outrage. It also masks the feelings of vulnerability that people have; especially post pandemic. I think that is one of the things driving people I know who voted for him; in addition to limited information because they only received “news” from sources with algorithms that amped up vitriol toward anyone against Trump. It’s a complicated situation. I do also draw a line in the sand about having little ones around anyone who can’t behave decently.