PrintJune 29, 2010
The Democrats' Five Stages
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross published a groundbreaking analysis of the changes that happen to people upon been informed of a terminal illness. In her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, Kubler-Ross describes five stages of grief, a process by which people deal with tragedy, especially when diagnosed with a terminal illness. Her work created awareness to the sensitivity required for better treatment of individuals who are dealing with a fatal disease. The five stages are:Denial is a temporary defense for the individual.Anger -- when denial fails, resistance and rage against the truth replace it.Bargaining involves the hope that the inevitable can be delayed.Depression is the beginning of understanding the inevitable.Acceptance is honestly dealing with the reality of the situation.The Democrats are going through this process. Consider the Democrats' response to the Tea Party Movement in terms of this analysis. The Democrats and media offer a classic instance of Denial. The unified...(Read Full Article)
