Radicalism in either direction of the political spectrum hurts the rational base- it creates a corresponding pull from opposite side which then creates a larger gap between all. Listen to the other side, don’t just play the “deaf victim”
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation” but if you try not to, the masses will drive you mad. They can’t stand to not see a hint desperation in the eyes of another. They will actively pursue to unhinge you.