The New Purple Heart: When Losing Services Becomes a Badge of Honor

Antigone Klima

Published on: 30/05/2025

Some Americans wear lost healthcare and crumbling services like a badge of honor—so long as others suffer more. This post exposes maso-patriotism, schadenfreude politics, and the loyalty loop of weaponized pain.

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Sado-Patriotism: Why MAGA Loves to Lose

Antigone Klima

Published on: 28/05/2025

Why do MAGA supporters cheer their own suffering? This deep dive into sado- and maso-patriotism explores the twisted emotional logic behind loyalty (and proof of patriotism) through pain.

politics