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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsConservatives Without Conscience
John Dean, White House Counsel for President Nixon, warned us in his book published in 2006 about conservatives proclivity for authoritarianism.
He asserted that conservatism has been co-opted by people with authoritarian personalities and policies. Specifically, the Christian Right which embraces obedience, inequality, intolerance, and strong intrusive government.
He also explains the psychology of the leaders and the people who prefer to be led.
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BOSSHOG
(41,804 posts)1. Obedience, inequality, intolerance and a mean government
Yeah that sounds just like Jesus Christ.
Norrrm
(1,026 posts)2. To these people, Jesus Christ is a tool to be used.
BOSSHOG
(41,804 posts)3. I'd like to see JC come back for a visit
surfered
(5,880 posts)4. An oldie, but still relevant

mopinko
(72,192 posts)5. good book.
the psychology he talks about is what was learned studying the nazis.
he saw it coming.