Are extreme right/left political leanings a sign of/form of mental illness?

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Debate & Discussion > Are extreme right/left political leanings a sign of/form of mental illness?

Dazzling Addar: Mar 27, 2010; He may have a funny face, but he's THE BEST KONG

extremism is a wishy washy term that means basically nothing by itself. folks hiding out in a bunker in the woods trying to evade the illuminati reeducation squads and preserve the intrinsic truth of a rhomboid planet might benefit from a visit to the psychiatrist, but that's on the fringes of the fringe. the average neo-nazi is likely of sound mind. deficient ethical standards, regrettably, are not mental illness. if they were, roughly 60% of the modern world would have to be committed. the sad truth of the matter is that people can logically and sanely elect monstrous courses of action based on in-group/out-group thinking and rational self-interest. blaming this behavior on neurological disorder is irresponsible deflection that purposefully ignores the real risk factors for violent and anti-social behavior.

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