More Americans support Trump's impeachment than oppose it for first time, poll finds

I don't think this is really true. Perhaps it is for some, but certainly not for all.

I believe that it is reasonably well documented that there is a fear bias in those who lean conservative. So really imagine that for a moment, imagine fear being your primary motivator.

So through this lens the world is now a scarier place. And you want to feel safe above all, so you:

  • Cherish your guns, as they are one of the few things that really make you feel safe. Anyone trying to take away your gun is directly threatening your safety, why would they do that?
  • Dislike immigrants, as they are different and so inherently not to be trusted and dangerous. Why do we need to let them in when they could hurt me?
  • Dislike other ethnic groups, as they are different and so inherently not to be trusted and dangerous. They don't look like me, so who knows what they are thinking or could do. On the news I always see people of that race doing bad things, and maybe they are all like that. Why do they need to live near me?
  • Be religious, as the world is a scary and chaotic place, so it is much more comforting to believe there is a protector in the sky. And even if I die he's still got me covered.
  • Vote for a comforting strongman, since he says he will make me safe, and I want to feel safe and secure. The more scared or confused I am the more I believe in him as he will make all the scary things go away, like a big comfy blanket.
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