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[[Tyranny]] is about the [[Abuse of Power]] over others through a variety of methods; deception, lying, manipulation, [[Mind Control]], bullying and intimidation. Whether it's a pushy person, a control freak, a bully, or an outright tyrant, the problem is the same: their goals are always more important than yours. A difficult, pushy person has gone too far again. They are bossing you around, acting selfish and self-important, threatening you, making demands, barking orders, and abusing their power. Control freaks, imperative people, and tyrants exercise power in a harsh, cruel, or destructive manner. They are oppressive, harsh, arbitrary people who make life difficult for too many of us. They are annoying, inconsiderate, and demeaning. What are they thinking? How can we respond constructively?<ref>[http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/tyranny.htm Tyranny]</ref> | [[Tyranny]] is about the [[Power Abuses|Abuse of Power]] over others through a variety of methods; deception, lying, manipulation, [[Mind Control]], bullying and intimidation. Whether it's a pushy person, a control freak, a bully, or an outright tyrant, the problem is the same: their goals are always more important than yours. A difficult, pushy person has gone too far again. They are bossing you around, acting selfish and self-important, threatening you, making demands, barking orders, and abusing their power. Control freaks, imperative people, and tyrants exercise power in a harsh, cruel, or destructive manner. They are oppressive, harsh, arbitrary people who make life difficult for too many of us. They are annoying, inconsiderate, and demeaning. What are they thinking? How can we respond constructively?<ref>[http://www.emotionalcompetency.com/tyranny.htm Tyranny]</ref> | ||
==Defining Tyrants and Tyranny== | ==Defining Tyrants and Tyranny== | ||