People want a strongman to punish those they believe have taken what was rightfully theirs: power. The book of Revelation and the American Monomyth are grievance narratives. In the former, the Romans are ruining everything. In the latter, it’s usually corrupt bureaucrats or women. Michael Flynn’s ReAwaken America Tour also demonizes immigrants, homosexuals, and medical care professionals supporting vaccines. They must be demonized in order for us to stomach the violence against them.
