An Engaged Life

Common Mindset of the Authoritarian Type in Power

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Upper levels and the deeper levels co-exist in conflict with each other.
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Upper region rejects the deeper region as much it rejects the sensitivities of others
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Deep down, there is insecurity, denial, fear and decades of hurt and disappointment
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Authoritarian type has an acute need for recognition, respect and personal acknowledgement.
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Upper region of the authoritarian type is controlling, dominating, overbearing, intolerant of dissent and unable to listen.
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Authoritarian type believes s/he or she knows what is best for others without consulting them.
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Such a persona expresses a dismissive attitude, insensitivity, rudeness, harshness of voice, interruption of others and rejects different opinions.
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Authoritarian cannot tolerate dissent. He or she does not see you as an equal.
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This type is unforgiving, pursues revenge, seeks destructions of thoughtful institutions perceived as a threat and finds way to punish those who differ.
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Those who endure the authoritarian type feel oppressed, abused, mistreated, misunderstood, irritable and indifferent.