Liberalism: A brief Explanation

[Hunter]

Just when liberals thought it was safe to start identifying themselves as such, an acclaimed, veteran psychiatrist is making the case that the ideology motivating them is actually a mental disorder.

 

 

 

'Based on strikingly irrational beliefs and emotions, modern liberals relentlessly undermine the most important principles on which our freedoms were founded,' says Dr. Lyle Rossiter, author of the new book, 'The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness.' 'Like spoiled, angry children, they rebel against the normal responsibilities of adulthood and demand that a parental government meet their needs from cradle to grave.' While political activists on the other side of the spectrum have made similar observations, Rossiter boasts professional credentials and a life virtually free of activism and links to 'the vast right-wing conspiracy.' For more than 35 years he has diagnosed and treated more than 1,500 patients as a board-certified clinical psychiatrist and examined more than 2,700 civil and criminal cases as a board-certified forensic psychiatr ist. He received his medical and psychiatric training at the University of Chicago. Rossiter says the kind of liberalism being displayed by the two major candidates for the Democratic Party presidential nomination can only be understood as a psychological disorder.

 

 

 

'A social scientist who understands human nature will not dismiss the vital roles of free choice, voluntary cooperation and moral integrity - as liberals do,' he says. 'A political leader who understands human nature will not ignore individual differences in talent, drive, personal appeal and work ethic, and then try to impose economic and social equality on the population - as liberals do. And a legislator who understands human nature will not create an environment of rules which over-regulates and over-taxes the nation's citizens, corrupts their character and reduces them to wards of the state - as liberals do.' Dr. Rossiter says the liberal agenda preys on weakness and feelings of inferiority in the population by:

 

 

 

a.. creating and reinforcing perceptions of victimization;

 

 

 

b.. satisfying infantile claims to entitlement, indulgence and compensation;

 

 

 

c.. augmenting primitive feelings of envy;

 

 

 

d.. rejecting the sovereignty of the individual, subordinating him to the will of the government. 'The roots of liberalism - and its associated madness - can be clearly identified by understanding how children develop from infancy to adulthood and how distorted development produces the irrational beliefs of the liberal mind,' he says. 'When the modern liberal mind whines about imaginary victims, rages against imaginary villains and seeks above all else to run the lives of persons competent to run their own lives, the neurosis of the liberal mind becomes painfully obvious.'

 

 

 

The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness (Perfect Paperback)

by Lyle H. Rossiter; Jr.; M.D. (Author)

 

 

 

[Guest country girl2]

Thanks, I just sent it to a political email group that I belong to.

 

 

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[underGod]

Well done Hunter ol' pal. Glad to see your still on here. We Republicans have to stick together. There's usually a gang of Libs. lying in waiting to jump out and do a gang assault like a bunch of zombies.

 

 

Next topic should be " Rev. Wright on trial for treason"

 

 

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'When the modern liberal mind whines about imaginary victims, rages against imaginary villains and seeks above all else to run the lives of persons competent to run their own lives, the neurosis of the liberal mind becomes painfully obvious.'

 

 

 

The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness (Perfect Paperback)

by Lyle H. Rossiter; Jr.; M.D. (Author)

 

And this differs from the paranoid, uber-conservative Theocracy of the Bush Dynasty in what measurable sense? Perhaps I've missed something, but it appears to me that George W. Bush has spent the majority of his presidency, as did his father before him, whining about imaginary victims, raging against imaginary villians, and seeking above all else to run the lives of those competent to run their own lives. In the name of God, of course, and by the will of God. Waterboarding, anyone?

[Guest Ghost Post]

Well done Hunter ol' pal. Glad to see your still on here. We Republicans have to stick together. There's usually a gang of Libs. lying in waiting to jump out and do a gang assault like a bunch of zombies.

 

 

Next topic should be " Rev. Wright on trial for treason"

 

 

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Or perhaps the next topic could be: "The Republican Experience: Which Is Best Used For Toilet Paper? The Constitution of the (former) United States, or the Bill of Rights?"

[Guest problem solver]

i think this issue must finally be put to rest and i have a sensible way to do so. we get ted kennedy and rush limbaugh to have a winner take all debate. obviously, ted will be swilling booze like a it was water. then a doctor will determine how to equate the amount of oxycontin rush has to take to equal the ratio of booze being guzzled. also, either participant may take the opponents drug of choice at will. then we wait to see who throws up, leaves reality or passes out first. it would make for a fascinating debate. ted could talk about how he murdered the woman in his car and rush will instruct ted on how to doctor shop. i think the lesson would be that even though we have some differences, we have much more in common. there will be 2 moderators. foster brooks and jeff conway. it's time to bring this country together, and if booze and oxycontin can't do it, i don't know what can. just call me sentimental.

[Guest tuco]

Once again the RapePublicans blame their ineptitude on the Left. Let see... In 2000-2001 it was "We are in this mess because of Bill Clinton. 7 years later the

party that knows how to win elections but has no clue how to govern now seeks to blame it's failings on "the insanity of Liberals"

 

When will the so called "Party of Personal Responsibility" live up to it's hype? Oh, I forgot, They never have and never will.

 

Comments embedded below.

 

 

a.. creating and reinforcing perceptions of victimization;

 

"The terrorists hate America."

 

 

 

b.. satisfying infantile claims to entitlement, indulgence and compensation;

 

The wealthy should not pay taxes. They know what is best for the economy. The People do not need help from their government. People should learn self-reliance.

Corporations on the other hand should be bailed out if they make bad business decisions (Savings and Loan Bailout, Morgan Stanley, Oil Companies not paying their

royalties, etc...)

 

 

c.. augmenting primitive feelings of envy;

 

 

"Liberals think they are smarter and more caring than conservatives. They are elitist."

 

 

 

d.. rejecting the sovereignty of the individual, subordinating him to the will of the government. 'The roots of liberalism - and its associated madness - can be clearly identified by understanding how children develop from infancy to adulthood and how distorted development produces the irrational beliefs of the liberal mind,' he says. 'When the modern liberal mind whines about imaginary victims, rages against imaginary villains and seeks above all else to run the lives of persons competent to run their own lives, the neurosis of the liberal mind becomes painfully obvious.'

 

 

The sovereignty of the individual is compromised by spying on the public, unfair taxation putting an undue burden on the middle class. Disastrous economic and foreign policy that threatens to send the economies of the world into ruin. Illegal invasions of sovereign nations.

 

The roots of Liberalism lie in the minds of Jefferson and Jesus Christ. Care for the poor. We are only as strong as our weakest link.

 

Conservatives do not believe in Social Welfare unless you mean tax cuts for the rich, abolishing the Estate Tax or bailing out failed financial institutions.

 

[Guest Guest-CuttyPastey]

Wow, an article on how "bad liberalism is" shocking! Here you go:

 

 

 

 

http://www.stopthelie.com/main_page.html

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The following article was originally posted in November of 2004. Fortunately, awareness of the term "NeoCon" has grown since then and many have stepped up to expose the global NeoCon agenda. For those who are unfamiliar with that agenda, this is an excellent 5 minute audio summary presented by Professor David Ray Griffin. Click Here to listen.

 

 

Everything you need to know about what a Neo-Conservative is ...and how they will DESTROY America for Republicans and Democrats alike.

 

 

 

The Project for a New American Century (PNAC) is a Neo-Conservative organization that almost nobody in America has heard of.

 

 

 

This is a major problem considering their own documents reveal they intend to use OUR military to create a "Unipolar World" that they will control.

 

 

 

Even more alarming, members of this Neo-Conservative group hold some of the most powerful positions in the American government. ...and yet most who have voted for them don't even know the core Neo-Conservative philosophies. Most have been fooled into thinking they've voted "Republican."

 

 

 

*** Vice President Dick Cheney is a founding member of PNAC, along with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz is the ideological father of the group.

 

 

 

The PNAC Statement of Principles is signed by Cheney, Wolfowitz and Rumsfeld, as well as by Eliot Abrams, Jeb Bush, Bush's special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, and many others. William Kristol, famed conservative writer for the Weekly Standard, is also a co-founder of the group. The Weekly Standard is owned by Ruppert Murdoch, who also owns international media giant Fox News.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project for a New American Century (PNAC) and some of its aims.

 

 

 

PNAC's "Rebuilding America's Defenses" report outlines plans (and ideologies) that have been in the making for decades. In "Rebuilding America's Defenses," PNAC outlines what is required of America to bring about the global empire they seek to create and control.

 

 

 

Most ominously this PNAC document describes four "Core Missions" for the American military, one of which is for American forces to "fight and decisively win multiple, simultaneous wars."

 

 

 

To be clear, PNAC is not suggesting that America should be "prepared" to fight these wars. What they are saying is, we MUST fight these wars by whatever means necessary. They're not talking about going to war against those who have attacked or clearly plan to attack us; they are talking about demonstrating American military dominance for all the world to see.

 

 

 

In order to gain additional strategic leverage the report speaks of a need to "Secure and expand the zones of democratic peace" in the Middle East. Maybe that is why Saddam was tied to 911 (wrong) then tied to the Anthrax attacks (wrong) then tied to Al Qaeda (no) then posed a "Grave and dangerous threat" (NO, and just months before 911, Powell and Rice both said he was NOT a threat! CLICK HERE to hear it out of their own mouths)

 

 

 

When in doubt, justify taking a position on the chess board as a humanitarian effort. "We're liberating them."

 

 

 

Keep in mind, the NeoCons knew their plans for running America and the world would be a hard sell. Perhaps that is why the document specifically says a "New Pearl Harbor" event would help speed things along. How convenient they got just that less than a year after taking power in the form of 911.

 

 

 

In addition, the authors might have seen the truly "free press" nature of the internet as a threat to their agenda, as they also included: "Control the international commons of cyberspace" in their battle plan. Well think about it... Where would you have gained access to this documented information if not here? The mainstream media sure hasn't touched on any of it.

 

 

 

Who Wins at our expense?

 

 

Sadly America, Iraq is just the beginning. After the war, permanent bases will be established under the guise of defending the oil and the peace in the Middle East. The nations in that region however will see this for what it really is: A jump-off point for American forces to easily attack and invade other nations in the region. Unlike the American people, the nations in the Middle East are well aware of what is going on. They've undoubtedly read the Neo-Conservative's plans, laid out in no uncertain terms in their own PNAC report.

 

 

 

Unfortunately, the American people anxiously awaiting some sort of exit plan, after America secures Iraq, will see too late that there will be no "exit." The only plan is for more of the same. This never ending "war on terror" is the perfect vehicle to expand and consolidate power. It is the means by which the NeoCons' "Pax Americana" will be created.

 

 

 

 

 

The defense contractors who feed on American tax revenue will see TRILLIONS of dollars pour in as they arm the new American empire. The corporations that own the news media will sell this eternal war on terror at a profit. Those within the administration who believe every regional opponent to Israel must be laid to waste will have their dreams fulfilled. The PNAC men who're pushing global "freedom" at gunpoint will see their plans unfold.

 

 

 

Restrictions on our liberties will tighten further in the name of "keeping us safe." Terrorist attacks and recruiting will skyrocket as a result of pre-emptive aggression against the world. Oddly enough, an increase in terror will only make it easier for the NeoCons to further their aims. ...It will justify increasing their military aggression, as well as justify their oppression of those at home who challenge them.

 

 

 

Now THINK about that for a minute. ...They actually have more to gain if they fail to protect us!

 

Don't think so? Look no further than 9/11.

 

 

 

9/11 consisted of a series of "defense failures" that defy all logic and yet many of the most troubling questions about "how" certain things were allowed to happen were ignored. Those who were responsible for the failures were not held accountable and in some cases were actually promoted! -And the administration that oversaw the worst mistake in government history??? They were rewarded with MORE power, MORE money, MORE control, and a perfect opportunity to move forward with the plans they had made years earlier. Isn't that type of arrangement called a "conflict of interest?"

 

 

 

And let's face it folks: When they promised Congress they would "only use war as a last resort" they spoke the first and most deceptive statement of all. ...War wasn't the last option on the table...it was the only option. If they couldn't move forward with their "unipolar" plans following something like 9/11, they'd be hard pressed to move them forward at all. (Information referenced from an article posted at http://truthout.org)

 

 

 

To View a Documentary on "PNAC" CLICK HERE

 

 

You can view or download the Full PNAC "Rebuilding America's Defenses" report HERE.

 

 

 

For a documented summary of PNACs long established plan to invade Iraq, CLICK HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

Real Republicans, take note: There is a huge difference between "Conservative Republican Values" and "NeoConservative Values."

 

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor protecting our civil liberties - Truly American

NeoConservatives: See our civil liberties as an unnecessary restriction on government power.

 

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor a smaller, less intrusive government- Truly American

NeoConservatives: Are willing to spend money (and expand government reach) without restraint, provided it helps them further their agenda.

 

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor Fiscal Responsibility and reducing taxes - GOOD FOR AMERICA

NeoConservatives: Fool the public into thinking a "tax cut" (paid for with printed money) is actually beneficial. -hiding the fact that it amounts to little more than a loan that the taxpayer (or their children) will have to repay WITH INTEREST.

 

 

 

****Side Note on current fiscal policy: Tax cuts on printed money are not tax cuts! It's like me saying I'm going to give you $1,000, but then I secretly add a 1,500 debt to your mortgage. ...Eventually, that money is going to have to be paid with interest and it is going to be taxes that pays it. To say nothing of the additional spending that has been passed on printed money by this administration-to say nothing of how that further reduces the value of the dollars in your pocket! If these were "democrats" in office, they would have (rightfully) been raked over coals by now!

 

 

 

Recently, I was asked by somebody on a message board: "What is your urgent concern?" My reply:

 

"What is my "urgent concern?" Regain control of our government. Then clean up the mess in Iraq best we can. (Not reward those who created that mess (and others) with additional opportunity to do more of the same.) Then drastically DECREASE the size and reach of government in our lives. As far as foreign policy goes, George W. hooked me good with his original plans for America. I seem to remember him speaking of a more "humble foreign policy" that steered clear of "Nation Building" and focused on building a "stronger, more united and free America." Sign me up for that plan.

 

 

 

The bottom line is this administration claims to be "Conservative Republican" when it clearly is not. In making this claim, it gains the unearned support of a fiercely loyal group of Republican voters... Voters who expect certain core values to be upheld: Smaller Government, Fiscal Responsibility, Protection of Civil Liberties, etc.

 

 

 

As soon as we stop thinking of this as a "Republican Administration" and start reading up on what the NeoCon agenda is, (and see how this administration has shamelessly manipulated good Americans to further that agenda) the outrage comes quick."

 

 

 

Suggested Reading: (Also see the STL Store)

 

Worse Than Watergate is just one book that reveals plenty of legitimate concerns regarding the "Bush/Cheney" vision for America. -it isn't the "America" any self-respecting Republican would ever support.

The New Pearl Harbor by David Ray Griffin. For any who think some in our government might have actually LET the 911 attacks happen, this book brings up mounds of supporting evidence. For instance:

 

 

How is it the STRATEGIC MILITARY COMMAND CENTER of the United States of America (The Pentagon) was unable to defend itself against a 757?

 

...the most heavily defended building on this PLANET, was unable to stop a huge (150,000 pound) airplane traveling at just 500 Miles per hour, even after it had already been established (for more than an hour) that planes were being hijacked, slammed into buildings, and one was heading that way. If not under those circumstances, under what circumstances could the building be defended? ...and how come nobody was held accountable for such a catastrophic failure?

 

The Northwoods document proves that high ranking officials in our government have openly conspired to provoke and allow attacks against the US to happen in order to justify attacking another country. EVEN WORSE, the document suggests our own government could carry out the attacks itself (to be blamed on the target country) or completely manufacture an attack (to be blamed on the target country.)

 

 

READ THAT AGAIN! The Northwoods document proves that high ranking officials in our own government have conspired to allow and / or actually carry out attacks against US targets in order to justify attacking another country.

 

This document is available at the National Security Archive (George Washington University website). It took 40 years and the Freedom of Information Act to get it released. -Start reading on page 10 for the unbelievable truth regarding how far some in power are willing to go to get what they want. And then ask yourself, are you prepared to support this in an AMERICAN government?

 

 

Imagine this news story America-and then imagine it was our OWN government that conspired to make it so.

 

Cuba shoots down an American Airliner killing all onboard (Mainly students on vacation)

 

The US government announced today that Cuba shot down a civilian airliner in an unprovoked act of aggression against the USA. Congressmen Deceito of Washington went on the record, saying: "We MUST take action immediately if we ever plan on having safety in the skies."

 

He went on to say:

"Any failure to act decisively and immediately will be perceived as weakness around the world. Failing to respond to this heinous act would be akin to America saying: It's OK to shoot our planes down and kill our children. That would be a mistake America can't afford to make."

 

 

 

As usual, the "conspiracy theorists" are once again showing their utter lack of respect for America (and the dead) by questioning the governments account.

 

 

 

Even though there were numerous eyewitness accounts that a Cuban Mig was tailing flight #2235, and flight recorders plainly reveal the pilot issuing a mayday call; specifically: "Mayday, mayday, we are being fired on by a Cuban Mig" Bob Accurato (Known Conspiracy Theorist) was quoted as saying:

 

 

 

"It's all a lie. That wasn't really a Cuban Mig, it was an American F-86 that our government painted up to look like a Cuban mig. ...and it wasn't really a civilian airliner either. The government loaded a bunch of people (under fake names) on a plane, landed it, and then flew another plane by remote control into the airspace where the fake Cuban Mig then shot it down. They did this so they could justify attacking Cuba."

 

 

Now, who would believe the "conspiracy theory" over the much simpler "official account?" NOBODY! Do you suppose those who would conspire to do such a thing wouldn't be prepared to use that to their advantage?

 

 

READ the Northwood's Document, and you will find out that (in the above hypothetical scenario) it would be the "Conspiracy Theorist" who was telling the truth. Thank goodness John F. Kennedy wasn't amused by the Northwood's plan. He rejected it and was in the process of trying to dismantle our country's corrupt "under-government" just prior to being assassinated.

 

 

 

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