The American Constitutional Rights Union defines a crisis tyrant as a leader who uses a crisis — like the COVID-19 pandemic — to justify and grease the skids of their tyrannical behavior. The “crisis” element adds a layer or two of “despicable” as the exercise of power comes on the backs of those enduring a tragedy. Most of us don’t have to look far to find one.
Read More: The Psychology of Crisis Tyrants
The Psychology of Crisis Tyrants
October 26, 2021
The American Constitutional Rights Union defines a crisis tyrant as a leader who uses a crisis — like the COVID-19 pandemic — to justify and grease the skids of their tyrannical behavior. The “crisis” element adds a layer or two of “despicable” as the exercise of power comes on the backs of those enduring a tragedy. Most of us don’t have to look far to find one.
Read More: The Psychology of Crisis Tyrants
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