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“Instead of the abused, try become the abuser.” Seems that’s the way society has been going.
by spaetzleesser 4y ago
“Instead of the abused, try become the abuser.”
Seems that’s the way society has been going.
- imoverclocked 4y agoPretty binary thinking indeed. Maybe people in pain have more trouble making good decisions because nuance is harder to appreciate?
- derbOac 4y agoWhat's scary to me is how similar these patterns are in such different industries and vocations. The glimmer of hope I have is that if there's patterns like that maybe they can also be collectively changed at some point.
- dontbenebby 4y agoTo those who are accustomed to undue deference, any disagreement can feel like abuse. Then they tend to act out, receive the rightful punishment that one gets when you act out, and further feel victimized. Typical narcissistic injury / rage cycle. Here in Pittsburgh we had the city policy prop up their own candidate, who switched from the Democrats to the Republicans, to run against our new mayor (the first person of color to lead the city since it's founding). I would advise against "becoming the abuser" in the strongest possible, if not for moral reasons, but because one day someone more skilled than you may show up to teach you a lesson and primary you pals.