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Why do you think we so often generalize a group of people?

For example, "all liberals are hypocrites and communists" or "all trump supporters are racist nazis".

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  • 4 years ago
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    Mental laziness. It's easier to say "Mexicans are _____" and "Jews do X and Y" than to actively think.

    There's usually a grain of truth to stereotypes, which gives them staying power. If you say liberals are hypocrites, it's not hard to find one who fits the bill. If you say Trump's Tools are racists, it's similarly easy to find an example.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    4 years ago

    Yes. FYI, lying and hypocrisy is not solely a liberal trait. And while all Trump supporters are not "racists" or "Nazis", all the racists and Nazis seem to support Trump.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    laziness

  • 4 years ago

    Not all Trump supporters are nazis, but all nazis support trump

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  • 4 years ago

    Because it is easier to demonize groups than individuals. We, as a species, has always done so with those who hold different views than we do.

  • 4 years ago

    People often generalize since they do not understand or they just want to attack others that do not agree with them. And of course, that is a generalization also - so we are all guilty from time to time of that bad act.

  • 4 years ago

    It fits our agenda.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    well, i am not a lib or a con. so **** the lot of you

  • 4 years ago

    Except with Putin's support, seeing as he was the head of the KGB for so long, Trump's supporters are communist racist nazis. This is how trump brings people together.

  • 4 years ago

    Because most asshats don't like to look at the big picture. They're sheep and can't think for them selves. The ones you mostly see are the sheep, but there are many out there that don't think like that. Also thanks for calling out both sides.

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