Also. This is interesting.
My theory is that US Republicans, in aggregate, operate more on loyalty, an urge to derive norms from a “tribe,” at least more than the average Democrat. That intersects with Christians and some other demographic groups where that might already be inscribed into their upbringing. It’s reflected in the language they use “I stand with Trump. I am with him.”
A perceived large majority rejecting their “tribe” cracks that belief.
That would invoke a subconscious feeling they are suddenly “on the wrong side.” That insecurity is serious, as the whole premise is social acceptance from unity, whether it’s seen that way or not.
And that’s why the Facebook post comes off as so insecure. They are feeling insecure, from peer pressure on a national scale.
It’s just a musing, but it fits my observations so far
And what’s ironic is that this perception is irrational, too. In absolute terms, it was still 55%-57% Democrat vs 40%-43% Republican in terms of popular vote. Only a few seats and states flipped. Thats not a huge majority, statistically.
Yet it clearly feels like one to the coworker in the Facebook post.