America Is Becoming A More Angry Country

[mudwhistle]

Is America Becoming More Angry?

NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -

Some are describing this as "America's anger epidemic." And there are a few reasons: uncertainty in the job market and the economy, working long hours -- on average about one month more now than they did in the 1970s and with less vacation.

So if it seems like Americans are angrier these days it's because we are.

What has you seeing red? Maybe it's the traffic or the ups and downs of the stock market. For one guy seen on a viral video, he threw a tantrum over a city street trombone player. I guess he didn't like the tune.

And of course, there are the celebrity meltdowns, like Alec Baldwin's epic fail last week when he blew up at Fox 5 reporter Linda Schmidt.

Singer Chris Brown was also just ordered to spend three months in rehab after reading he threw a rock through his own mother's car window.

Dr. Sudeepta Varma, a psychiatrist, said it is not all a coincidence. Americans really are angrier now than they've ever been before.

A recent study from the USA Today found 60 percent of Americans report feeling angry or irritable. That is up from 50 percent when a similar poll was taken in 2011.

Read more: America's anger epidemic: why? - New York News
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The left has been talking about this for years.

They blame the increase in anger on the Tea Party.

Actually most of the anger is being caused by those who feel that this country has been unfair.

 

[R.C. Christian]

Good. Hopefully it will become full blown violent next.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Good. Hopefully it will become full blown violent next.

I'm changing everyday.

 

[mudwhistle]

Types of anger:


Passive anger

Passive anger can be expressed in the following ways:

Dispassion, such as giving someone the cold shoulder or a fake smile, looking unconcerned or "sitting on the fence" while others sort things out, dampening feelings with substance abuse, overreacting, oversleeping, not responding to another's anger, frigidity, indulging in sexual practices that depress spontaneity and make objects of participants, giving inordinate amounts of time to machines, objects or intellectual pursuits, talking of frustrations but showing no feeling.
Evasiveness, such as turning one's back in a crisis, avoiding conflict, not arguing back, becoming phobic.
Defeatism, such as setting yourself and others up for failure, choosing unreliable people to depend on, being accident prone, underachieving, sexual impotence, expressing frustration at insignificant things but ignoring serious ones.
Obsessive behavior, such as needing to be inordinately clean and tidy, making a habit of constantly checking things, over-dieting or overeating, demanding that all jobs be done perfectly.
Psychological manipulation, such as provoking people to aggression and then patronizing them, provoking aggression but staying on the sidelines, emotional blackmail, false tearfulness, feigning illness, sabotaging relationships, using sexual provocation, using a third party to convey negative feelings, withholding money or resources.
Secretive behavior, such as stockpiling resentments that are expressed behind people's backs, giving the silent treatment or under the breath mutterings, avoiding eye contact, putting people down, gossiping, anonymous complaints, poison pen letters, stealing, and conning.
Self-blame, such as apologizing too often, being overly critical, inviting criticism.

Aggressive anger

The symptoms of aggressive anger are:

Bullying, such as threatening people directly, persecuting, pushing or shoving, using power to oppress, shouting, driving someone off the road, playing on people's weaknesses.
Destructiveness, such as destroying objects, harming animals, destroying a relationship, reckless driving, substance abuse.
Grandiosity, such as showing off, expressing mistrust, not delegating, being a sore loser, wanting center stage all the time, not listening, talking over people's heads, expecting kiss and make-up sessions to solve problems.
Hurtfulness, such as physical violence, including sexual abuse and rape, verbal abuse, biased or vulgar jokes, breaking a confidence, using foul language, ignoring people's feelings, willfully discriminating, blaming, punishing people for unwarranted deeds, labeling others.
Manic behavior, such as speaking too fast, walking too fast, working too much and expecting others to fit in, driving too fast, reckless spending.
Selfishness, such as ignoring others' needs, not responding to requests for help, queue jumping.
Threats, such as frightening people by saying how one could harm them, their property or their prospects, finger pointing, fist shaking, wearing clothes or symbols associated with violent behaviour, tailgating, excessively blowing a car horn, slamming doors.
Unjust blaming, such as accusing other people for one's own mistakes, blaming people for your own feelings, making general accusations.
Unpredictability, such as explosive rages over minor frustrations, attacking indiscriminately, dispensing unjust punishment, inflicting harm on others for the sake of it, using alcohol and drugs,[19] illogical arguments.
Vengeance, such as being over-punitive, refusing to forgive and forget, bringing up hurtful memories from the past.


Anger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Jughead]

Well, with the millions of Americans who've had their health insurance plans cancelled recently, I can see why America is becoming more angry.

 

[R.C. Christian]

I'm definitely in the "Vengeance" category.

 

[R.C. Christian]

"Anger is more useful than despair. Basic psychology is among my subroutines" - J.E.D.

 

[Pennywise]

I'll say straight up that Alec Baldwin has issues, no doubt. But, the way celebrities are harassed by press and parasitic paparazzi is more vile than the angry outbursts. People often say "well it goes with the territory of being a public figure", and that is true to a degree, but our culture is obsessed with celebrity and our media do not know proper boundaries.

It's not right that a man can't even get into his car without being assaulted by media parasites. It's grotesque. And I say all this as a person who is not a fan of Baldwin nor how he comports himself.

 

[mudwhistle]

I'll say straight up that Alec Baldwin has issues, no doubt. But, the way celebrities are harassed by press and parasitic paparazzi is more vile than the angry outbursts. People often say "well it goes with the territory of being a public figure", and that is true to a degree, but our culture is obsessed with celebrity and our media do not know proper boundaries.

It's not right that a man can't even get into his car without being assaulted by media parasites. It's grotesque. And I say all this as a person who is not a fan of Baldwin nor how he comports himself.

True, but Alec seems to have more than problems with the press. After hearing his rants to his daughter it's clear he has anger issues.

 

[JakeStarkey]

America Is Becoming A More Angry Country

Particularly at the political extremes as well as Congress.

 

[mudwhistle]

The following is an article that I read on MSN. I kind of think that most Americans are becoming angry at the way things seem to be going for themselves and that the government keeps getting the $$$ while hard working Americans have to sport the government to keep them living in the fashion to which they have become accustomed. It does'nt seem right that the government is no longer for the people and by the people, but is now the end all be all of life, if we don't agree...then too bad for us.


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Angry Americans


Whether you blame it on unemployment, lost homes, health care scares or other issues, America's psyche is showing signs of wear:

Signs of the times: A key measure of people's confidence surprised experts by falling. And more Americans are calling these hotlines for help.

The recession: It has led to increased violence worldwide, a study found. Some Americans, meanwhile, have become riled up over issues, including:

Washington
*Gun rights: Sales have surged since President Barack Obama took office. (What's behind that?)
*The latest topic of debate: Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win.

Health care
*Town Halls: Meetings to discuss proposed health care reform turned hostile, with a bloody incident, out-of-control crowds and weapons.
*Congress: Rep. Joe Wilson's shout-out during President Barack Obama's speech incited a backlash, but his outburst had a silver lining.

The economy
*Housing: Foreclosures, triggered in part by the subprime mortgage crisis, turned homeowners into protesters.
*Bailouts: Companies' billion-dollar bailouts, courtesy of the American taxpayer, also led to protests. Some executives took bonuses, earning them a public scolding.

Coping: Two emotions usually precede anger. Feeling immobilized and unable to make decisions are warning signs. Having panic attacks? Here's some advice.​

Angry Americans

 

[mudwhistle]

Black leader Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson is challenging Oprah Winfrey to put up or shut up.

Peterson, a columnist for WND and the president of the Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny, or BOND, cites Winfrey’s recent “outrageous claim that blacks in America are still terrorized by whites because of their race.”

“Oprah Winfrey is sending a destructive and racist message to black youth,” said Peterson in a statement Tuesday.

“I’m calling on Oprah to back up her claims and give proof of blacks being terrorized by whites. She can’t – because it’s not happening.”

Winfrey made the remarks in an interview with the BBC last Friday on the subject of her movie “The Butler.”

The only way for racism to disappear, she said, would be for “older [white] people who were born, bred and marinated in prejudice and racism to die.”

Read more at Black leader to Oprah: Put up or shut up!​

Oprah then received the Medal of Freedom from our President this week

 

[Pennywise]

There is so much wrong with that picture I could write a thesis on it.

 

[HenryBHough]

Look for more drugs to be legalized and made available free from government "contentment" shops. Comatose people are happy people wot don't challenge "authority".

 

[mudwhistle]

There is so much wrong with that picture I could write a thesis on it.

Evil or misguided people believe they can dissuade their guilt by giving each other awards.

 

[Pennywise]

There is so much wrong with that picture I could write a thesis on it.

Evil or misguided people believe they can dissuade their guilt by giving each other awards.

More so, it's payback. Reparations in the form of a giant FUCK YOU to non castrated white men.

There's a whole lot of vile subtext in that picture.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

hell yes I am angry thats why I changed my avatar and signature

 

[Jughead]

America Is Becoming A More Angry Country

Particularly at the political extremes as well as Congress.

I could seriously envision violence breaking out either in the House of Representatives or the Senate. This scenario could not be ruled out, not by a long shot.

If we look close to home, in December 2006, the Mexican Legislature erupted in a brawl. Not to mention all the brawls that broke out in the South Korean Legislature throughout the years. What a sight it was, politicians throwing chairs and flinging microphones, along with the occasional jab or uppercut. It was very comical to watch.

 

[mudwhistle]

America Is Becoming A More Angry Country

Particularly at the political extremes as well as Congress.

I could seriously envision violence breaking out either in the House of Representatives or the Senate. This scenario could not be ruled out, not by a long shot.

If we look close to home, in December 2006, the Mexican Legislature erupted in a brawl. Not to mention all the brawls that broke out in the South Korean Legislature throughout the years. What a sight it was, politicians throwing chairs and flinging microphones, along with the occasional jab or uppercut. It was very comical to watch.

That would be my slogan if I ran for Congress......"Kick Washington in the balls.....literally".

 

[rdean]

I don't think Right Wingers could be any more angry. Or nuts. Or strange. And most, if not all, of the problems facing this country, they started. The Bush Tax Deficits. The two unfunded wars. The hatred of minorities. The broken economy. Voter suppression.