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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Leftism, COVID Conformity and the Psychology of Masochism

Dr. Michael Hurd

The Oxford English Dictionary defines masochism as follows: the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one’s own pain or humiliation. (in general use) the enjoyment of what appears to be painful or tiresome.

Leftists are gullible individuals, in many cases. If the government or the mainstream of the media says it — then it must be true (they feel). If Rachel Maddow, nothing more than a high paid actress pretending to be a newscaster, says it convincingly … why then, it’s true.

But you must understand: It’s not merely stupidity. Or ignorance. Many leftists are profoundly masochistic. They want to obey. They want to be ruled.

Masochism, in a non-sexual context, explains the unhealthy psychological need of so many to obey — even when the obedience makes no sense.

Witness the rage and hostility many COVID conformists display when you say things like, “If your vaccine is really effective, you have nothing to fear from the nonvaccinated”; or, “If masks really work, then you’re fine as long as you wear one; don’t worry about the rest of us.” Few things throw them into a more intense rage, along with a call to their mayors, governors and Presidents to impose mandates on everyone — potentially forever.............To Read More.....


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