America The Bully: The Faces Behind the Fear

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. America the beautiful. Thus, America the bully!

Basically, we are a country lead by a bunch of bullies who try to dominate other countries with our ‘might ‘ and ‘strength.’

We forced other countries to accept our money as universal currency. And good for them, they’re fighting back. They’re tired of being bullied.

I don’t blame them. I have a history of being bullied all throughout my school years, so I know all to well what it feels like. Not once did I fight back.

My first experience with bullying was in first grade with my teacher. She was a very mean spirited person and physically bullied me. Then, my classmates did so over the years.

So what is the bully meaning? A bully is a person who purposely hurts, intimidates, threatens, or ridicules another usually more vulnerable person especially repeatedly.

When I was hunting for keywords for this post, I came across these two phrases: “how to bully someone” and “bullying is good.” That’s looked up on Google!

Characteristics of a Bully

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. Bullying behavior can manifest in various forms, and individuals who engage in bullying often share certain characteristics.

Here are some common traits of a bully:

Aggressiveness: Firstly, bullies often display aggressive behavior, whether verbally, physically, or socially.
Need for Power and Control: Many bullies seek to exert power over others and may feel a sense of superiority when they intimidate or dominate their peers.
Lack of Empathy: Thirdly, bullies frequently struggle to empathize with their victims, showing little regard for their feelings or the impact of their actions.
Impulsivity: Some bullies act on impulse without considering the consequences of their actions, which can lead to aggressive outbursts.
Low Self-Esteem: Additionally, contrary to popular belief, some bullies may have low self-esteem and engage in bullying to compensate for their insecurities.
Social Skills Deficits: Bullies may have difficulty forming healthy relationships and may resort to bullying as a way to interact with others.
Peer Influence: In addition, many bullies are influenced by their peers and may engage in bullying behavior to fit in or gain acceptance within a group.
History of Being Bullied: Some bullies have experienced bullying themselves and may replicate that behavior as a way to cope with their own experiences.
Defensiveness: Bullies may become defensive when confronted about their behavior and may not acknowledge the harm they cause.
Manipulative Behavior: Additionally, they may use manipulation to maintain control over their victims or to escape consequences for their actions.
Intimidation Tactics: Bullies often use intimidation, threats, or coercion to instill fear in their victims.
Disregard for Rules: Lastly, many bullies show a blatant disregard for rules and boundaries, feeling en titled to act as they please.

Boy, that sure does sound like the good old USA. Subsequently, the way politician’s are making up their own rules (domestic and abroad), sounds like a bully to me.

Mental Bullying

We have been mentally bullying other countries for years and they’re tired of it. So they’re fighting back by dropping American currency as universal money.

We’re no longer the big “super power” (bully) we once were. No longer able to hold the “subordinates” down anymore.

Don’t get me wrong, I love this country, but our government is out of control. It’s no longer governed “for the people, by the people.”

It’s governed by the selfish politician’s who will do anything to stay in power including causing chaos so they think it will distract the people.

Tell you what, it ain’t working. And how many times are they going to try to kill Trump? Get back on track Cindee! Sorry.

Emotional Bullying Definition

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. What is the definition of emotional bullying? Emotional bullying is a form of abuse in which individuals use words to isolate, mock, criticize or scare others.

Therefore, emotional abuse targets a person’s emotions, which can affect their self-esteem and confidence. I’d say that fits the politician’s that are running America.

I group politician’s has a whole because the majority of them have their own agenda and it’s not for the people. Still, there are a few good ones out there.

Emotional Bullying Examples

They’re using the scare tactic of the immigrant without papers and the fact that they keep passing laws (somehow) to benefit themselves. In other words, rigging the elections.

We’ve always been a bully when it comes to abroad. Since we’ve become a super power, we have been trying to dictate (instigate) wars that benefit us.

There are commonality people in the US that are bullies in their own right. I’m talking about our beloved government. They’re looking out for numero-uno-number-one.

And they’ll do whatever they have to do so they stay in power, including assassination of the opposite party. Altogether, this country is going to hell really fast.

Causes of Bullying

I’ve established the cause of this bullying as beiing those politician’s that want to stay in power (or gain more power). The US has an insatiable need for power.

Lately it’s been more domestic than against other countries. Hence, there is a dual over who has control over the government at the expense of the American people.

We’re being bullied into chaos and by corruption on the highest level. If we unite under one country (under God), we could save this great nation of ours.

But, we have to come together as one. We’re so divided, I don’t know if that will ever happen. We’ll just go on being bullied.

Psychology of Bullying

America the bully: the faces behind the fear.

The psychology of this bullying is to throw complete chaos into the divided country (which they’ve done), and then take complete countrol over everyone (finances and all)

As soon as they have complete control, they have complete dominence over you. This is no longer considered a free country. It is now a dictatorship.

Bullies often use threats, insults, or exclusion to intimidate and harm others.

Such behavior may stem from insecurity, a need for control, a sense of powerlessness, or enjoyment.

Emphatically, whatever the cause, the effects on victims can be serious and potentially devastating.

Bullying Is…

Bullying is…in my book is cowardness. Always has been, always will be.

Bullying is…when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing.

These actions are usually done by people who have more influence or power over someone else, or who want to make someone else feel less powerful or helpless.

Bullying is…when people deliberately use words or actions repeatedly against an individual or a group to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.

Bully Words

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. Concurrently, belittling is a form of verbal abuse that can show up in several different ways:

Criticism

At length, comments or criticisms that make you feel insecure, focusing on the negative and designed to create self-doubt.

Example: I don’t think you have what it takes.

Trivializing

A remark that trivializes your feelings, thoughts, experiences, or accomplishments, making you feel unimportant, invalidating your feelings or downplaying your accomplishments.

Example: That’s not such an impressive achievement. Anyone could do that.

Put-Downs

By the same token, comments designed to elicit guilt or shame: this could be a form of emotional blackmail that makes you feel obligated.

Example: After everything I’ve done for you, you are so unappreciative.

Condescension

Shaming, embarrassing language: this is meant to make you feel foolish, self-conscious, flustered or humiliated.

Example: You look ridiculous doing that.

Insults

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. Furthermore, insults or put-downs: demeaning comments that make you feel inferior or worthless.

Example: You are a disgrace.

Discounting

Bringing up past mistakes or failures: this will keep you stuck and unable to move forward or improve. It is negative and disempowering.

Example: Since you failed last time, what makes you think this time will be any different?

Manipulation

Even more, speculation over a circumstantial situation: fabricating something to paint an unflattering picture of you.

Example: The fact that your client decided to stop working with you makes me seriously makes me question your professionalism and competency.

Undermining

By all means, questions about someone’s judgment or competency: this is a way to discredit or attack your faculties and make you feel inferior or incompetent.

Example: I don’t think you know what you are talking about.

Victim of Bullying

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. I was the victim of school bullying from first grade all the way till the end of high school. I’m still dealing with the affects of it today.

Hence, I’m insecure, have little self-esteem, I am a people pleaser, and was full of anxiety. I’m just learning to love myself for who I am and not how others think I should be.

It has taken me many years to get to this point because the bullying happened over a long period of time and was relentless.

So, you see fellow Americans, If we don’t stop this now, it will be hard to overcome in the future (if that ever happens).

We need to come together to unite and fight the politician’s that we don’t want in office anymore. Therefore, if we don’t, the bullying will continue for a long time.

How to Stop Being Bullied

How do I shut down a bully?

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. Bullies like to break the rules, so laying out the rules by using an “it” statement such as “it’s against the law to …” doesn’t help.

Identically, pointing out the pain they are inflicting with an “I” statement doesn’t make them stop and may even encourage them to double down.

A “You” response — “What’s going on for you here?” or “You need to stop talking to me that way” — works better.

Notwithstanding, the bully is trying to put you in a submissive role, to demand that you answer their questions or to shine a scrutinizing spotlight on you.

A “you” response puts you in an active role, makes clear that you are not going to tolerate their abuse, and shines an uncomfortable spotlight on their behavior.

Say No To Bully

Stop it!” in a loud voice. Then walk away, or run if you have to.

We also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walking away together.

If a bully wants you to do something that you don’t want to do, say “no!” and walk away.

In any event, the Bully Vaccine Project agrees with the effectiveness of the disarming technique to shut down bullies.

“The way you do this is to stay calm. You have to speak calmly, act calmly and behave in a way that confuses the bully.”

Therefore, refuse to play the victim and don’t engage in the fight they had planned in their heads.

Sum It All Up

America the bully: the faces behind the fear. American bullying, domestic and abroad, has to stop. Nonetheless, it is only going to get more out of control if we allow it to go on. Abroad, other countries are fighting back.

Domestically, we have to do the same with our government. More chaos is just going to keep coming. As the saying goes, “this country is going to hell in a hand basket!”

And we’re letting it happen. Thus, if we want to preserve what is left of our way of life, we need to stop the bullies. And, then again, we will regain control.

I miss the America it used to be. It can be great again, only with no bullying. Overall, we need to de-escalate what the government has escalated. Time to take our country back. Until next time…

Articles About America Bullying

-As rogue superpower, US not qualified to criticize ‘big country bullying’

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202302/1286232.shtml

-Why the US is such a bully?

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/why-the-us-is-such-a-bully-12798

-America bullies the world

https://www.econlib.org/archives/2018/05/america_bullies.html

Have a Good One,

Cindee Murphy
“One Voice Speaking Up For Those Being Bullied”

Quotes On Bullying

You will always be criticized and teased and bullied for things that make you different, but usually those things will be what set you apart. The things that set you apart from the pack, the things that you once thought were your weaknesses will someday become your strengths.” –Taylor Swift

“He who has conquered his own coward spirit has conquered the whole outward world.” –Thomas Hughes

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu

“I would rather be a little nobody than to be an evil somebody.” –Abraham Lincoln

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

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