I believe there’s another feature, though it admittedly might fold into (2). It’s:
-Mutual Underdog status is necessary for inspiring group cooperation without necessitating payment or reciprocity.
As a member of group A, I see myself as persecuted. If a member of group B wants me to join his] group without actually helping me, he must prove that he too is an underdog. Otherwise, if he had power, I should reasonably expect him to actually help me before joining his group. But if he’s an underdog who’s about to have power (with my help, of course), then I should help him even though he hasn’t actually done anything for me.
Similarly, given that I’m the underdog, if you’re in charge, it’s (at least indirectly) your fault that I’m oppressed. Thus, if you convince me you aren’t in charge, it makes you not responsible for my underdog status.
Also, on an amusing note, I was fairly sure these were all from the US, until I read about the “incursion of Sharia ” and thought, “That can’t be from the States!.” Thank you, Mr. Santorum, for proving me wrong.
I believe there’s another feature, though it admittedly might fold into (2). It’s:
-Mutual Underdog status is necessary for inspiring group cooperation without necessitating payment or reciprocity.
As a member of group A, I see myself as persecuted. If a member of group B wants me to join his] group without actually helping me, he must prove that he too is an underdog. Otherwise, if he had power, I should reasonably expect him to actually help me before joining his group. But if he’s an underdog who’s about to have power (with my help, of course), then I should help him even though he hasn’t actually done anything for me.
Similarly, given that I’m the underdog, if you’re in charge, it’s (at least indirectly) your fault that I’m oppressed. Thus, if you convince me you aren’t in charge, it makes you not responsible for my underdog status.
Also, on an amusing note, I was fairly sure these were all from the US, until I read about the “incursion of Sharia ” and thought, “That can’t be from the States!.” Thank you, Mr. Santorum, for proving me wrong.