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In reply to the discussion: Is America addicted to outrage? [View all]hue
(4,949 posts)I think most anger or outrage is based on fear.
"thoughtful engagement in learning what the problems are..." is based on logic or cognition. I actually think most Repukes lack this capability and/or are put to sleep by it or are not interested in it because they just can't understand it.
FEAR is the motivating force behind the Republican/Tea Party sheeple. Faux news and talk radio are based on FEAR.
Just watch or listen to them if You can tolerate it. RW bloggers are all about fear. There is NO LOGIC behind what they say. This is why they are afraid of science. They eschew logic, science/the scientific process. They embellish and "love" religion as there is no logic to it.
Perry walking with his head held high to have his mug shot taken is the perfect example of how their minds function in a trance or fantasy world that they believe is untouchable by law, logic and reason.