Thanks for writing this. I have a sibling who definitely exhibits all of this behavior. He claims to be a libertarian, but is a maga conservative in practice. He also claims to be too cool to vote or participate in the political process, which he feels gives him a way out of the discourse if his policies are wrong, or the guy he hates wins.
It’s been a struggle watching him and his wife mean girl their own kids, and then I have to listen about how emotionally unstable he thinks his kids are.
He did actually say something profound to me recently though. He admitted that he’s burned almost every bridge he has by running his mouth without thinking about the consequences of his intolerance and bullying, and he thinks this is due to him being somewhere on the autism spectrum. So he’s in the early stages of getting that checked out. Allegedly. I’m not going to rule that out and I respect him seeking help to correct his behavior, but I feel that the truth of it is that he’s simply an asshole, and that’s the last explanation he wants to have to admit.
I wish your brother all the luck ! Lots of men that have been assholes are starting to wake up. I think more and more because they’re surrounded by women who aren’t putting up with it anymore. Any of it. I say yay to awakening! 💕
I hear you. I have my doubts. He’s tried to push a number of conspiracy theories on me before, so I have a feeling he’s trying to self diagnose via YouTube instead of actually speaking to a behavioral health professional. Still, I see it as progress from the ‘everyone else is the problem, not me’ attitude he had before.
Unfortunately I know people like that. Ultimately these people are miserable and love company. If someone is a threat, another words disrupts their dysfunction, it’s problematic to them. This happens in narcissistic/toxic families, groups, workplace, etc.
"It’s simple: conservatism is all about following the leader and falling into line." It's simpler than that. Replace "conservatism" with "humanity" and it's nearer the truth: yin and yang.
Yin and yang are apolitical. Meanness is everwhere goodness resides, and vice-versa. It's the selfishness limit of a "me" that is too fragile to consider the possibility of anything other than self. Meanness and kindness, love and hate... each exist in reality of the often detested halves of themselves. Each exist in all.
Thanks for writing this. I have a sibling who definitely exhibits all of this behavior. He claims to be a libertarian, but is a maga conservative in practice. He also claims to be too cool to vote or participate in the political process, which he feels gives him a way out of the discourse if his policies are wrong, or the guy he hates wins.
It’s been a struggle watching him and his wife mean girl their own kids, and then I have to listen about how emotionally unstable he thinks his kids are.
He did actually say something profound to me recently though. He admitted that he’s burned almost every bridge he has by running his mouth without thinking about the consequences of his intolerance and bullying, and he thinks this is due to him being somewhere on the autism spectrum. So he’s in the early stages of getting that checked out. Allegedly. I’m not going to rule that out and I respect him seeking help to correct his behavior, but I feel that the truth of it is that he’s simply an asshole, and that’s the last explanation he wants to have to admit.
I wish your brother all the luck ! Lots of men that have been assholes are starting to wake up. I think more and more because they’re surrounded by women who aren’t putting up with it anymore. Any of it. I say yay to awakening! 💕
Lol great "I'm not an asshole I'm just autistic" We already have enough trouble getting the benefit of the doubt without that crap.
Having recently been diagnosed as AuDHD, I was thinking back on my past. The condition was the cause of a lot of questionable behavior on my part.
That said,we ALL need to try not to be assholes.
I hear you. I have my doubts. He’s tried to push a number of conspiracy theories on me before, so I have a feeling he’s trying to self diagnose via YouTube instead of actually speaking to a behavioral health professional. Still, I see it as progress from the ‘everyone else is the problem, not me’ attitude he had before.
Yeah, the actual test will be whether he takes a step beyond "did my OWN research"...
Just like their male counterparts who are the ultimate bullies! 😡
This is really excellent and I’m going to share it. I’m glad you write! 🥰
Ossiana has a fresh perspective, that is so diverse, and insightful, it makes her a joy to read.
Unfortunately I know people like that. Ultimately these people are miserable and love company. If someone is a threat, another words disrupts their dysfunction, it’s problematic to them. This happens in narcissistic/toxic families, groups, workplace, etc.
I love your pic at the end very Marilyn Monroe-esque!
Thank you!
"It’s simple: conservatism is all about following the leader and falling into line." It's simpler than that. Replace "conservatism" with "humanity" and it's nearer the truth: yin and yang.
Yin and yang are apolitical. Meanness is everwhere goodness resides, and vice-versa. It's the selfishness limit of a "me" that is too fragile to consider the possibility of anything other than self. Meanness and kindness, love and hate... each exist in reality of the often detested halves of themselves. Each exist in all.
A balance comment. Good one.
Oh look here. It's a guy who doesn't believe in science. #sorrynotsorry, I don't give credence to whiny bitches who can't even take a jab.