RE: Two "systems" of racism; which is more likely
Frist, if we assume that almost all in positions of power are narcissists. (which isn't a far stretch, because narcissists will do anything to get into positions of power)
And that we know narcissist main driver is "never again". So, their entire life is focussed on controlling and manipulating people. (so they will never be placed in a bad position again)
Thus, the party in charge of an area would put into place carrots and sticks to keep their flock in line.
Its not that they did it deliberately according to any great plan, its just what they do. And anything good will be subverted to evil. Such as welfare. Helping the poor, good. Making welfare so that the father has to be out of the picture and earning any money threatens the welfare, evil.
Agreed; I have even seen some argument that almost anyone who takes on any leadership postion needs a little narcissim to be effective ;>
Also agreed. While I would love to be able to (legally and realistically, niether of which will happen) waterboard every democrat to get proof of this hypothesis, I am sure that you are right.
I think we talked about before that the kakistocracies/corruptocracies form and align from circumstances, not detailed planning. They have to sustain themselves by recruiting evil people
Growth Complex; Iron Law of Bureaucracy; etc; these are known academic theories that academics never apply to the situations and power structures in which THEY are the beneficiaries LOL