We worry a lot about authoritarians these days, but don't ask
ourselves enough questions about who they are or what they're really
like. Dr. Robert Altemeyer, a pioneer in the field, has been studying
authoritarians for decades. His key insight, that a small, determined,
and well organized minority is impervious to rational discussion,
should inform our efforts to bring government back under control.
Also, see the link for Dr. Altemeyer's latest research in a free e-
book in PDF form.
http://www.electricpolitics.com/podcast/2007/10/its_a_mad_mad_mad_milgram_worl.html
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