IMO this conflates in jigsaw-puzzle fashion with Bill Whittle’s contention that libs have this built-in assumption of moral superiority. Because they stand for clean water, it’s OK to have sex when you’re 12. Because they stand for helping the little guy, it’s OK to shout down people who have differing opinions. Because they stand for the children, it’s OK to advocate for the loss of gun rights. Because they stand for unlimited abortion, it’s important to provide anyone with free contraceptives.
Excellent post. The moral superiority list could go on and on but you’ve made the point well with those examples. I haven’t read Mr. Whittle but he obviously understands the liberal psyche.
Regarding the psychology of the Left, I would add that they are fundamentally immature and insecure. Like children, they want what they want without regard to any consequences. Just give it to me right now and I don’t care if it hurts or inconveniences anyone else. And there’s a deep seated insecurity in liberals that believes everyone needs to be taken care of so government to them is the ultimate answer to everything. Individuals who accomplish things on their own are viewed as a wicked threat as they challenge the very feelings of superiority that you referred to.