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Why does society cling to this "us vs them' mentality?
Posted on 6/21/17 at 8:59 am
Posted on 6/21/17 at 8:59 am
Blacks vs. Blue
Blacks vs. Whites
Republicans vs. Democrats (very evident here)
Etc, etc
Imo, the only us vs them that is legit is citizens vs politicians.
Blacks vs. Whites
Republicans vs. Democrats (very evident here)
Etc, etc
Imo, the only us vs them that is legit is citizens vs politicians.
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Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:00 am to 4cubbies
it is probably a successful evolutionary strategy and hard wired in
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:00 am to 4cubbies
247 news cycle and social media has completely made politics into a team sports thing.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:00 am to 4cubbies
Divide & conquer.....this mentality is decades in the making
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:00 am to 4cubbies
natural, instinctive, tribalism
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:01 am to 4cubbies
quote:
Why does society cling to this "us vs them' mentality?
That's not society clinging to that mentality its the democrat party.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:01 am to 4cubbies
Because there is no us without a them. Everyone wants to be part of an us
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:02 am to 4cubbies
There has literally never been a point in human history where groups havent opposed each other.
The people YOU vote for are the ones who deal in identity politics and love to fan the flames
The people YOU vote for are the ones who deal in identity politics and love to fan the flames
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:02 am to 4cubbies
quote:
Republicans vs. Democrats (very evident here)
If you're trying to say there's a huge divide between the right and the left then I'd agree with you.
However
Don't confuse the GOP with the right. The DNC is becoming more and more identified with the left though.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:03 am to 4cubbies
It is easier to gain power when you can divide and conquer. Then it is easier to stay in power if you can use your conquered minions to attack someone else's conquered minions.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:03 am to 4cubbies
It is called tribalism.
We do it for everything.
Sports
Geographic locations
etc etc
We do it for everything.
Sports
Geographic locations
etc etc
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:05 am to 4cubbies
I like us. Us is good. You can have them. Those people are irrational, violent loons.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:08 am to 4cubbies
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:11 am to 4cubbies
it's a great Pink Floyd tune
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:16 am to 4cubbies
BHO perfected division in this country.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:18 am to 4cubbies
It's natural and normal.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:21 am to 4cubbies
quote:
Why does society cling to this "us vs them' mentality?
something losers say after an election doesn't go their way.
in the form of a question please!
what are things losers say after the election doesn't go their way?
sticking with "things losers say" for 500 alex!
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:22 am to 4cubbies
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Message Why does society cling to this "us vs them' mentality? by 4cubbies Blacks vs. Blue Blacks vs. Whites Republicans vs. Democrats (very evident here) Etc, etc Imo, the only us vs them that is legit is citizens vs politicians.
Kansass fan hmmm, well son it all started back in 1861 on September 23rd. On that infamous day a damn buncha cowardly red leg Jayhawkers thought it was a brilliant move to sack and burn Osceola Mo, we Bushwhackers have not forgot....., frick KANSASS!!!
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:27 am to 4cubbies
evolution created a very strong in/out group bias in our brains
with government, we're also talking about the ultimate earthly authority over us, so we become very opinionated. some people are willing to be slaves in certain areas but not others (and vice versa). so we have groups dedicated to securing the power we want and trying to eliminate those who want power over areas we refuse to cede
with government, we're also talking about the ultimate earthly authority over us, so we become very opinionated. some people are willing to be slaves in certain areas but not others (and vice versa). so we have groups dedicated to securing the power we want and trying to eliminate those who want power over areas we refuse to cede
Posted on 6/21/17 at 9:35 am to 4cubbies
quote:
Why does society cling to this "us vs them' mentality
2 reasons
1. Greed: poor people want to steal from the rich
2. Tribal homogenization instinct: humans have a genetic need to force full assimilation into the 'clan' to insure harmony and survival.
All revolutions, wars, upheavals, or whatever can be traced to one of these two motives. Destroy what is not like you and take from others who have more. Both basic survival instincts.
Live and let live is just not human nature.
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