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Why did Dr. Jordan B. Peterson find the justification for Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter particularly appalling?
Peterson found the justification that Joe did what any loving father would do to be particularly appalling because it suggests a lack of understanding of the psychological and moral implications of such an action, especially given the repeated public denials of a pardon.
What conflict of interest did Dr. Peterson identify in Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter?
Peterson identified a clear conflict of interest in the pardon, as it involved the President pardoning his own son, which he had previously and repeatedly denied would happen.
How did Dr. Peterson characterize the Biden family's narrative about Hunter?
Peterson characterized the Biden family's narrative about Hunter as portraying him as a heroic victim, which he believes is a form of enabling and infantilizing behavior that mirrors the Democrats' political strategy of treating criminals as victims.
What does Dr. Peterson argue is the proper response to a child exhibiting criminal tendencies?
Peterson argues that the proper response is to encourage the child to interact in a pro-social direction and to limit their aggression through selective and stringent measures, rather than making excuses or enabling their behavior.
What does Dr. Peterson suggest as a possible motivation for Hunter's actions regarding the laptops?
Peterson suggests that Hunter's actions, such as dropping off three water-damaged laptops containing compromising information, may have been motivated by a desire for revenge against his parents, particularly after the death of his brother Beau, who was the favored child.
Why does Dr. Peterson believe Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter is unforgivable?
Peterson believes the pardon is unforgivable because it follows a pattern of pathological enabling and lies about not pardoning Hunter, which undermines any moral stance Biden might have taken and further damages his son's life and reputation.
What does Dr. Peterson suggest would be a more loving action for Joe Biden to have taken regarding Hunter?
Peterson suggests that a more loving action would have been for Joe to let Hunter face the consequences of his actions, support him in his attempts to do the right thing, and not make public excuses for his behavior, which would have been a more compelling demonstration of love.
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