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I've noticed a peculiar phenomenon prevalent with the liberals. They have an inclination to diminish the complexity of those they perceive as adversaries by reducing them to caricatures or dehumanizing representations.

For instance, they liken Xi to Winnie the Pooh, depicting him in a manner that belittles his position and influence. Similarly, Putin is portrayed as a mad king, exaggerating his power and malevolence for dramatic effect. They characterize Russians as orcs, implying that they are inherently evil and lacking in humanity's essential qualities of compassion and reason.

This trend seems to suggest a reluctance among liberals to engage with opposing viewpoints on their own merits, instead choosing to dismiss them outright or diminish their significance through caricatured representations. This approach may serve as a form of psychological defense mechanism, allowing individuals to avoid the discomfort and cognitive dissonance that can arise from confronting unfamiliar or challenging ideas.

A group, claiming to champion values such as empathy, inclusivity, and respect for diversity, appears to be engaging in a peculiar behavior: dehumanizing their opponents by reducing them to caricatures or diminishing their complexity. This trend is as a form of naked hypocrisy.

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[-] Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 8 months ago

I think this is the consequence of Liberalism both being seriously unchallenged in the mainstream, and there being a complete lack of quality political education in the west. Without a proper framework to deal with issues people will simply resort to lizard brain thinking. Liberals also tend to develop an overconfidence because the only ones who oppose them most of the time are ultra reactionaries who are obviously stupid and malicious.

[-] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 13 points 8 months ago

very much agree

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