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In reply to the discussion: The way back machine delivers the LOLs. [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)23. The book "The Authoritarians" covers this....
There is a minority in the population who knee jerk defend authority figures like clergy, political types, O'Reilly, Hannity, etc. thinking "loyalty" is a virtue. As if they'll score points in Heaven if they parrot the same opinions.
Those types know how to tap in to the inner asshole.
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Well, see, it's ok if you don't believe in technology, video tapes or recordings.
mountain grammy
Jun 2014
#3
They do not operate within the boundaries of facts or logic. Their beliefs aren't subject
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jun 2014
#35
Regardless what we ultimately learn about the Bergdahl situation, THIS is friggin sweet. K&R
Gidney N Cloyd
Jun 2014
#12