“Evil is the exercise of power, the imposing of one’s will upon others by overt or covert coercion…. The core of evil is ego-centricity, whereby others are sacrificed rather than the ego of the individual.” - Dr. M. Scott Peck, People of the Lie
According to Peck, ego-centric persons are utterly dedicated to preserving their self-serving image. They cultivate an image of being good, right, God-fearing citizens. They specialize in self-deceit and thus are People of the Lie.
If that doesn’t describe George Bush, I don’t know what does. Why do I think that? Read the books and the Jost, et al. sociological study below. They paint a convincing mosaic of Bush’s non-rational, Manichean world view, in addition to the reductionist mindsets and authoritarian personalities that constitute the majority of contemporary Political Conservatives:
A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency - Glen Greenwald
Conservatives Without Conscience - John Dean
The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008 - Bob Woodward
Political Conservatism as Motivated Social Cognition - Jost, Glaser, Kruglanski, Sulloway
Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency - Barton Gellman
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule - Thomas Frank
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