John Cleese’s Comedically Explains the Psychological Advantages of Extremism: “It Makes You Feel Good Because It Provides You with Enemies”
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John Cleese’s Comedically Explains the Psychological Advantages of Extremism: “It Makes You Feel Good Because It Provides You with Enemies”
Extremist: in any political squabble, and especially any online political squabble, the label is sure to get slapped on someone sooner or later.
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