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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Replying to @laureneoneal
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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If the show had come out at any other time, I would've found that unrealistic, but now I see it happening in real life every day.
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Punishing the "undeserving" is one motivation, but for the religious right, I also think it's about punishing YOURSELF for being a sinner.
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You can get a certain distance with right-wing voters pushing the idea that wanting a social safety net is sinful
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