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You can tell a lot about people and their worldview by how they handle disappointment, especially the results of this past presidential election that saw President-elect Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
Videos on social media of emotionally distraught everyday citizens upset over Trump’s victory quickly went viral. From screaming “No! No! No!” or “How dare you!” to “This can’t be real!” and “Why?! Why?! Why?!” there has been no shortage of unhinged reaction.
The hysterical outbursts beg the question: what’s triggering such irrationality? The chasm was wide between candidates. To be sure, political blows can be a letdown but meltdowns of the magnitude we’re seeing point to a much deeper issue – and a profound cultural problem.
Supporters react to results during an …