The Handmaid's Tale seems more realistic than ever when you see people supporting Trump even though he's taking away their health care.
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People WILL actively choose to make things harder for themselves if they feel like it pays off in some way, e.g., punishing other people.
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I didn't really get this aspect when I read the book. I thought it was about hating and controlling women—which it is, but not ONLY that.
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But watching the show, I think, "This system sucks for nearly everyone involved, often even the commanders. Why do this to yourselves??"
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Yeah, the fucked up situation where the Commander himself is unable to have the kind of relationship he wants with anyone
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The Commanders almost universally being hypocrites, sneaking around at Jezebel's longing for the world they destroyed
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