One of the categories for this blog is Powerful Nationalism.
In a recent Pew Research survey of 1,001 adults, some measures of this powerful nationalism were captured. These metrics confirm what has been posted previously in this blog and add to recognition of theRight-wing Authoritarian (RWA) among us.
Here is what the survey confirms about RWAs and their extreme nationalistic pride:
| They are | Extremely proud to be an American |
|---|---|
| white | 59% |
| Older than 29 | 53 to 60% |
| Republican | 69% |
These older, white, Republican RWAs:
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