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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To us liberals, this is optically very much the vibe. Is this the case IRL? Would love to understand the thinking. [/quote]

NP. I’m a Democrat and it feels to me that the Democrats have a lot invested in [b]appearing[/b] to have empathy, but not actually having any empathy.

The Republican lack of empathy feels more honest in many respects. [/quote]

VS?[/quote]

Versus actually having empathy. I simply do not believe Democrats as a group have empathy and compassion. I used to believe that, but no longer.

I find the Republicans somewhat refreshing in that respect. They don’t pretend they have empathy and compassion. [/quote]

So your world view is that no one has empathy?[/quote]

I believe people have empathy, but I do not think people grouped by political affiliation have empathy based on that affiliation.

In other words, I believe the average Republican is as likely to have empathy as the average Democrat. As political groups, I believe neither have empathy. And I certainly do not believe whatsoever that Democrats are more empathetic than Republicans. [/quote]

I feel like a lot of my world view is based on the idea that it is not pleasant or desirable for anyone to suffer unless strictly necessary.

I think the reason this question is resonating is that republicans and maga seem to really relish others suffering. It doesn’t just seem like pragmatism. It seems core to the belief system and the culture.

It’s not that Dems want to avoid all suffering. But it doesn’t bring them any joy. Watch MTG, desantis, Elon or any of the Trump brothers and it’s clear that others misery brings real joy and that’s the culture they are fostering. They’re not just cutting taxes they’re taking great pains to ensure people feel miserable and humiliated.

That’s the crux of the q [/quote]

This. Why does someone else's pain give MAGA pleasure. Why are they so full of revenge against anyone different from them. I can't stomach it....I have family who are MAGA and when I think back to when we were younger I remember the lack of kindness and empathy then to. Those who are MAGA don't surprise me anymore. Last time I gave them grace and thought after four years they will have better understanding how evil trump is....but this time I've just cut them out. They knew and they wanted this kind of pain and vengefulness in our country. They are racist, homophobic, phony christians, and honestly the ones I know are not well educated. I guess when you are that miserable you want others to feel this.[/quote]

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