Posted by SLS on March 25, 2009, at 6:49:49
In reply to Re: Pathological Extreme Views » garnet71, posted by Dinah on March 24, 2009, at 19:30:03
Politics is an extremely personal matter, as is religion. We are indeed political beings. In this regard, that which is most personal is most passionately and vigorously guarded and advocated for.
I guess that people with an anger that is indeed pathological will act out explosively to a political trigger if they are a politically inclined individual. However, the trigger for someone like this might be of a completely different content.
Obviously, one does not need to be pathological to become extremely angry when confronted politically. I think political confrontation is an attack on such a personal belief system, that it is extremely arousing. It is possible that this level of arousal leads to stresses that cause the individual to enter a different mental state; one that does not always seem logical or consistent. It might even impair judgment. Yes, people will defend that which is most personal to them by rejecting all potential adversaries.
Have you ever noticed that when involved in an arousing discussion of politics or religion, some people seem to take on a different personality and altered judgment? Just human - not pathological. Pretty stark, though.
- Scott
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