The utter lack of self-awareness is beyond belief.
JD Vance: "The American people have every right to expect that when they write a check to the IRS, when they write a check to the federal government, that money is gonna go to where the law says it should go and not to fraudsters."
September 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The utter lack of self-awareness is beyond belief.
to this i would add a good amount of self-loathing stemming from a belief that liberal political views are somehow “inauthentic” or an affectation of “elites”
I agree with whoever said a rather under-appreciated dynamic is the extent to which Professional Politics Opinion Havers flat out just find the left interpersonally irritating in a way they do not find the right so, and I think a lot of the talk of a vibe shift was wish-casting their irritants away.
October 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
to this i would add a good amount of self-loathing stemming from a belief that liberal political views are somehow “inauthentic” or an affectation of “elites”
if these people didn't have children I would say there is nothing wrong with this belief for society, it is self correcting
May 26, 2026 at 12:34 AM
if these people didn't have children I would say there is nothing wrong with this belief for society, it is self correcting
Soon as we become friends, I start brainwashing you into self-confidence and self-belief.
November 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Soon as we become friends, I start brainwashing you into self-confidence and self-belief.
To expand on this: Bigotry isn't a result of an innocent misunderstanding, or not having all the facts. It's not a choice made rationally, defeated with a rational argument.
Bigotry is a self-protective, foundational belief used to help make the world make sense to them. Debate won't change that.
Bigotry is a self-protective, foundational belief used to help make the world make sense to them. Debate won't change that.
We’ve been hearing for 20 years plus how we should just sit down and have a meal with people who think black, Latino and LGBTQ people are subhumans who must be killed. No.
The best cure for ideological bias is find someone on the other side and go to lunch with them.
Sometimes we disagree about facts. Sometimes we disagree about values. Figuring out which is which is fun part. https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/my-libertarian-friends-were-right
Sometimes we disagree about facts. Sometimes we disagree about values. Figuring out which is which is fun part. https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/my-libertarian-friends-were-right
October 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
To expand on this: Bigotry isn't a result of an innocent misunderstanding, or not having all the facts. It's not a choice made rationally, defeated with a rational argument.
Bigotry is a self-protective, foundational belief used to help make the world make sense to them. Debate won't change that.
Bigotry is a self-protective, foundational belief used to help make the world make sense to them. Debate won't change that.
The lack of self awareness is almost beyond belief.
July 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The lack of self awareness is almost beyond belief.
The self absorption of these people is beyond belief. Why am I supposed to care that this Senator “was one of the first to learn that Stephen Colbert’s show has been cancelled” ??
July 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The self absorption of these people is beyond belief. Why am I supposed to care that this Senator “was one of the first to learn that Stephen Colbert’s show has been cancelled” ??
Remember: these people absolutely hate it if you laugh at their stupidity, they have the self belief of a canned ham
January 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Remember: these people absolutely hate it if you laugh at their stupidity, they have the self belief of a canned ham
On the one hand, this is a pretty normative Christian belief.
On the other hand, wild to hear MTG — a self-described Christian nationalist — take this position in this political moment, when other self-described Christian nationalists/those associated with the movement are arguing otherwise.
On the other hand, wild to hear MTG — a self-described Christian nationalist — take this position in this political moment, when other self-described Christian nationalists/those associated with the movement are arguing otherwise.
MTG: "Republicans are terrified. They're cowards. I really have to call out Speaker Mike Johnson, who calls himself a Christian. Any Christian really need to take pause and ask themselves, 'As a Christian, do you really support the president calling to wipe out an entire civilization of people?'"
April 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
On the one hand, this is a pretty normative Christian belief.
On the other hand, wild to hear MTG — a self-described Christian nationalist — take this position in this political moment, when other self-described Christian nationalists/those associated with the movement are arguing otherwise.
On the other hand, wild to hear MTG — a self-described Christian nationalist — take this position in this political moment, when other self-described Christian nationalists/those associated with the movement are arguing otherwise.
the belief that trump is somehow politically untouchable creates what is essentially a self-fulfilling prophecy
December 20, 2023 at 7:56 PM
the belief that trump is somehow politically untouchable creates what is essentially a self-fulfilling prophecy
I mean yes, this is what Zionism is, the belief that Jews should have self-determination in their ancestral homeland. Anti-Zionism is the belief that they should not.
Then Ultra-Zionists, like all forms of ultra-nationalists, take the view of "to the exclusion of other nationalities".
Then Ultra-Zionists, like all forms of ultra-nationalists, take the view of "to the exclusion of other nationalities".
And the motte-and-bailey is even worse on the other side: Groups like the ADL start by defining Zionism as something completely generic like "Jewish self-determination," which of course you would be antisemitic if you oppose.
October 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I mean yes, this is what Zionism is, the belief that Jews should have self-determination in their ancestral homeland. Anti-Zionism is the belief that they should not.
Then Ultra-Zionists, like all forms of ultra-nationalists, take the view of "to the exclusion of other nationalities".
Then Ultra-Zionists, like all forms of ultra-nationalists, take the view of "to the exclusion of other nationalities".
While I've expressed a number of disagreements w Mamdani, Sen. Gillibrand's lacerating and tendentious attacks on him just cement my longstanding belief that's she's a self-seeking opportunist of the worst order. I fully respect those who think Al Franken was right to resign. But Gillibrand ...
June 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
While I've expressed a number of disagreements w Mamdani, Sen. Gillibrand's lacerating and tendentious attacks on him just cement my longstanding belief that's she's a self-seeking opportunist of the worst order. I fully respect those who think Al Franken was right to resign. But Gillibrand ...
*turns my English major into attack position*
all works of art, even art you absolutely love, is deeply flawed through an innumerable number of lenses and you must interrogate the belief that engaging with flawed art is a negative reflection upon the self
all works of art, even art you absolutely love, is deeply flawed through an innumerable number of lenses and you must interrogate the belief that engaging with flawed art is a negative reflection upon the self
May 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
*turns my English major into attack position*
all works of art, even art you absolutely love, is deeply flawed through an innumerable number of lenses and you must interrogate the belief that engaging with flawed art is a negative reflection upon the self
all works of art, even art you absolutely love, is deeply flawed through an innumerable number of lenses and you must interrogate the belief that engaging with flawed art is a negative reflection upon the self
Yeah, they're definitely adopting a self-consciously evil aesthetic in the Cargo Cult-style belief that this will magically give them power.
They're actually going and acting out the movie dictator aesthetic, in the belief this will make them omnipotent real-life supervillains.
They're actually going and acting out the movie dictator aesthetic, in the belief this will make them omnipotent real-life supervillains.
March 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Yeah, they're definitely adopting a self-consciously evil aesthetic in the Cargo Cult-style belief that this will magically give them power.
They're actually going and acting out the movie dictator aesthetic, in the belief this will make them omnipotent real-life supervillains.
They're actually going and acting out the movie dictator aesthetic, in the belief this will make them omnipotent real-life supervillains.
No Kings is a day to celebrate your love for America, your horror over Trump’s America and your belief in self-governance and the need to end authoritarian rule.
The Trump Republicans want to gaslight that No Kings is a hate America rally? I’d say it’s a day for celebration.
October 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
No Kings is a day to celebrate your love for America, your horror over Trump’s America and your belief in self-governance and the need to end authoritarian rule.
Yes, and this belief can be self fulfilling, so please stop playing into it
somehow ”trump is god emperor and if he wills it it will occur” is a belief that is shared across the political spectrum
November 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Yes, and this belief can be self fulfilling, so please stop playing into it
contrary to popular belief, "the economy needs to keep growing" is not self evident
October 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
contrary to popular belief, "the economy needs to keep growing" is not self evident
Take your pick whether it speaks to epic self-belief or gnawing insecurity
October 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Take your pick whether it speaks to epic self-belief or gnawing insecurity
It's her self belief that is so funny, she's such a ridiculous individual
October 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
It's her self belief that is so funny, she's such a ridiculous individual
Yet another politician whose level of self-belief far exceeds that of their ability or aptitude.
October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Yet another politician whose level of self-belief far exceeds that of their ability or aptitude.
Trumpism has permanently shattered my belief that voters know what is best for them, and thus my faith in the entire foundation of democracy. What do you do when you can't trust people not to punch the self-destruct button?
January 14, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Trumpism has permanently shattered my belief that voters know what is best for them, and thus my faith in the entire foundation of democracy. What do you do when you can't trust people not to punch the self-destruct button?
How to out yourself as somebody who doesn't really read books much:
A.) Hold the belief that interrupting somebody who's reading a book will somehow endear you to them
B.) When acting on that belief, name the most annoying red flag self help book ever
A.) Hold the belief that interrupting somebody who's reading a book will somehow endear you to them
B.) When acting on that belief, name the most annoying red flag self help book ever
December 30, 2023 at 10:44 PM
How to out yourself as somebody who doesn't really read books much:
A.) Hold the belief that interrupting somebody who's reading a book will somehow endear you to them
B.) When acting on that belief, name the most annoying red flag self help book ever
A.) Hold the belief that interrupting somebody who's reading a book will somehow endear you to them
B.) When acting on that belief, name the most annoying red flag self help book ever
yeah, he seems to be the type filled with self-loathing but also with an acute belief in his own superiority over other people
January 31, 2026 at 9:18 PM
yeah, he seems to be the type filled with self-loathing but also with an acute belief in his own superiority over other people
Her incompetence is matched only by her self-belief.
June 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Her incompetence is matched only by her self-belief.
I have discovered an abundance of Canadian-made products, including our new dog food :) and a variety of Canadian-owned businesses. This has renewed my belief that we can become self-sustainable and resilient—something we likely always had the potential to achieve. #shopLocal #winnipeg #buyCanadian
February 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I have discovered an abundance of Canadian-made products, including our new dog food :) and a variety of Canadian-owned businesses. This has renewed my belief that we can become self-sustainable and resilient—something we likely always had the potential to achieve. #shopLocal #winnipeg #buyCanadian