[PapaBear3625]

That is both the ethical core and psychological heart of what it means to be a part of the left. That is where the gratification comes from. To see yourself as a redeemer. To feel anointed. To be among the elect. In other words: To be progressive is itself the most satisfying narcissism of all.

Thomas Sowell wrote a couple of great books about that:

The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy , and

A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles

Both of the above should be in any Freeper's home library. (or at least check them out at the public library)

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Thank you Papa Bear.

Great links!