“Moralizing sadism” is borrowed from Foucault. I have found it invariably to be true that, when reading the moralizing sermons of politicians, their intentions are sadistic; they know perfectly well that the recipients of their exhortations are not going to be improved (who is?), and at best the intended audience will be ashamed or at least saddened and hurt by hearing a sermon that points out their failures to measure up. Hence the sermonizer’s sadism.” – Barry Cooper
In the image above, a bouncer outside of a newly reopened sporting goods retailer near my home has just shouted at this father, saying:
“Sir, step back. I’m going to need you to read all of the signs. They’re there for a reason, you know.”
“I know the drill; we were here just yesterday.”
“Never mind. I need you to walk back so I can see you read the signs.”Continue reading “Moralizing sadists”
Amanda Achtman 