On 3/22/2014 9:56 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/22/14, 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the
Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set,
and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby
to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit
you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to
discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an
inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem -
maybe approaching narcissism.



Indeed, and that's why I put FlaJim in the bozo bin.

You don't get it. It's you they're talking about, baby.

On 3/22/2014 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set, and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem - maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.

On 3/22/14, 10:16 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/22/2014 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the
Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set,
and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby
to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit
you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to
discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an
inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem -
maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.




You mean by putting down blacks, latinos and gays?

--
Rand Paul & Ted Cruz…your 2016 GOP nominees, because ‘Mericans deserve
crazy!

On 3/22/2014 10:30 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/22/14, 10:16 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/22/2014 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the
Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just
before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it
so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but
hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if
you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set,
and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby
to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit
you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to
discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display
in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an
inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem -
maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.




You mean by putting down blacks, latinos and gays?



Sorry Harry. I've had enough of your trolls. I have better things to do.

On 3/22/14, 10:36 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/22/2014 10:30 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/22/14, 10:16 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/22/2014 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the
Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just
before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and
the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it
so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but
hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if
you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set,
and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby
to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with
you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit
you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to
discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby
threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a
need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than
people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their
group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display
in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards
one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an
inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem -
maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.




You mean by putting down blacks, latinos and gays?



Sorry Harry. I've had enough of your trolls. I have better things to do.




And now, due to popular demand, back to our regularly scheduled
rec.boats mindless programming about RVs, golf, grandkids, electric
planes, racism, guns, and suchlike...

--
Rand Paul & Ted Cruz…your 2016 GOP nominees, because ‘Mericans deserve
crazy!

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:16:33 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/22/2014 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set, and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem - maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.


That too!

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:07:21 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:

On 3/22/2014 9:56 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/22/14, 9:55 AM, Mucho Loco wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:01:50 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 3/21/2014 7:38 PM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/21/14, 7:25 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:25:32 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

On 3/21/14, 6:11 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:40:19 -0700, jps wrote:

On Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:31:39 -0400, "F.O.A.D."
wrote:

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW) Fred Phelps Sr., the former head of the
Westboro
Baptist Church, died late Wednesday night, according to a family
member.

Phelps' son, Timothy told 13 News that his father died just before
midnight. Timothy Phelps works at the Shawnee Co. Jail.

Ironically, another son who is a member of the church, attorney
Jonathan
Phelps told us Thursday morning that Pastor Phelps "is doing
fine." That
could have been a spiritual reference.

- - - -

If ever I am unfortunate enough to find myself in Topeka, and the
location of Phelps' grave is known, I'll consider visiting it so I
can
**** on it.

Someone suggested that he'd love to **** on Phelp's grave but hated
standing in long lines.

Gosh, we actually agree on something. Did Phelps shoot someone? I
can't understand why you'd comment
without shots being fired!



You'd serve yourself better, Johnny, if you avoided commenting on
anything even slightly political. Stick with your hobbies, and if you
are a good little boy-man, perhaps your grandkids will buy you an
Erector Set for Christmas or an antique American Flyer Train Set,
and a
striped engineer's cap to go with it. It'll be the perfect hobby
to fill
out your days at the old folks home.

Uh, did I say something that upset you, FOAD? I was agreeing with you
feeling about Phelps. Can't
understand what would **** you off there. Was the Phelps thing
'slightly political'?

Maybe we should just leave politics off rec.boats? Would that suit
you?



There are no rules here, Johnny. You don't need my permission to
discuss
all your hobbies, and I don't need your permission to discuss my
hobbies. Actually, I don't participate that much in your hobby threads
because, well, most of your hobbies bore me nearly as much as you do.




Positive Distinctiveness

Social identity theory argues that humans have a basic psychological
need for "positive distinctiveness." In other words, people have a need
to feel unique from others in positive ways. As humans naturally form
groups, this need for positive distinction extends to the groups we
belong to. That is, we tend to view our in-groups more favorably than
out-groups (groups we do not belong to). And as a consequence, we tend
to see people who are not part of our group less positively than people
who are. This is especially likely to occur when there is competition
between the groups or when people feel like the identity of their group
has been challenged.

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an
inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem -
maybe approaching narcissism.



Indeed, and that's why I put FlaJim in the bozo bin.

You don't get it. It's you they're talking about, baby.

He gets it. May not like it, but he gets it.

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:16:33 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem - maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.

===

Exactly. Harry's self esteem is lower than whale sh*t and it's easy
to see why.

On 3/22/2014 1:11 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:16:33 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem - maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.

===

Exactly. Harry's self esteem is lower than whale sh*t and it's easy
to see why.


It's hard to have self esteem when everything you do turns to ****. Too
bad he didn't prepare for retirement. Otherwise he could have been
having a blast right now, doing what he wants to instead of what he has to.

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:38:53 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:

On 3/22/2014 1:11 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:16:33 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

Research in this tradition most often finds that people display in-group
favoritism, and further, that degrading out-group members can have a
positive impact on self-esteem and feelings of positivity towards one's
groups.

Well, that would indicated that one person here, who spends an inordinate amount of time degrading
'out-group' members must have a tremendous amount of self-esteem - maybe approaching narcissism.



I think it usually means the person in question is *lacking* in
self-esteem and seeks ways in which to feel better about him/herself and
their "in" groups.

===

Exactly. Harry's self esteem is lower than whale sh*t and it's easy
to see why.


It's hard to have self esteem when everything you do turns to ****. Too
bad he didn't prepare for retirement. Otherwise he could have been
having a blast right now, doing what he wants to instead of what he has to.

Getting one's kicks by continuously degrading others must be a miserable existence.