So, it is simply "human nature" to feel better connected with and trust individuals who share a similar Group identity. It doesnt necessarily mean we have animosity for other Groups...it's just easier to "trust" someone else from our own "kind"...even in strangers.

Then again, some people will never get out of eighth grade and thrive on animosity. That IS their Group Dynamic.

I wonder if the Government will give us a heap-wampum Grant to study the Group Dynamics of "Clippers" and how we interact with each other?
Hum-um? That would be fun.

Oh YES....

Thanks for the validation and I'm proud to be associated with this grouping of people.."Clipper's"! Some of those 8th grade minds don't even need a specific group.. even though I personally believe it all stems from "Organized groups of people" in a deliberate attempt to maintain chaos..to divide and conquer..all that are not apart of their little secret but obvious club! You know what I mean?

My Grandfather-in-Law went to his grave as one of the most bigoted and pregidous individuals I have ever known. Archie Bunker pales into insignificance beside him.
Growing up with old money in the deep South, US he particularly hated "the Blacks and the Mexicans". His ignorant views further espoused, "they are only good to cut your grass or clean your house". (I really don't know how his "black" maid, Ms. Julia, stayed with the old coot for over twenty years).

Here's where Group Dynamic comes in: All Blacks and Hispanics were bad to him UNLESS...they are Masons!
Belonging to his "Group" they then became his BROTHERS...no matter what the race. He would die for them all, even a stranger.

Here's where Group Dynamic comes in: All Blacks and Hispanics were bad to him UNLESS...they are Masons!
Belonging to his "Group" they then became his BROTHERS...no matter what the race. He would die for them all, even a stranger.

I guess the oath took presedence over the race and ethnicity. Interesting. I'll have to ask my Mexican Freemason husband about that one.