"Why do people defend corrupt leaders? The same reason abuse victims defend their abusers; fear, dependence and the twisted hope that loyalty will bring kindness. But power without accountability only grows more cruel."
The dramatic imagery of "Chains of Fear," with its dark, foreboding castles under a stormy sky, perfectly encapsulates the oppressive atmosphere created by unchecked power. It brings to mind a troubling question: why do people defend corrupt leaders, often against their own self-interest? This post explores the uncomfortable truth that the reasons are deeply psychological, echoing the dynamics seen in abusive relationships. Fear of the unknown, reliance on the established system, and the desperate, often futile, hope that compliance will somehow be rewarded, all contribute to this destructive pattern. However, the bitter reality is that power, when left unchallenged, only metastasizes into greater cruelty. Let's pull back the curtain on this twisted logic and understand how societies can escape its grasp.
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— wptopark (@wptopark) June 24, 2025
Just as the chained are bound by a cruel master, many are held captive by fear and dependence, defending those who abuse power. They hope loyalty will bring kindness, but unchecked power only breeds more cruelty. Break free. pic.twitter.com/9DuerpG5wV
