“Being an asshole” is a description of effects, not causes. In this case, the person’s assholy behavior might result from being insecure and angry, scapegoating other races for their insecurity and anger, having false beliefs about them, and responding to confusion with denial rather than doubt.
“Being an asshole” is a description of effects, not causes. In this case, the person’s assholy behavior might result from being insecure and angry, scapegoating other races for their insecurity and anger, having false beliefs about them, and responding to confusion with denial rather than doubt.