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“They say the crazies come out at night. I say the crazies come out during election year: Elections have the power to turn once seemingly normal people into certified loonies.” quote by Criss Jami
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““They say the crazies come out at night. I say the crazies come out during election year: Elections have the power to turn once seemingly normal people into certified loonies.””

Criss Jami

About This Quote

Election cycles can amplify extreme behavior, turning ordinary people into radicals.

In simple terms: Elections can make people act wildly.

Key Takeaway

Beware of heightened emotions during elections.

Themes

politics psychology social dynamics

Mood

anxious critical

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • campaigns
  • public debates
  • social media discourse

Key Concepts

radicalization groupthink media influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do elections change your behavior?
  • What safeguards can reduce political radicalization?
A Different Perspective

Extremism can also stem from non‑political stressors.

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