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Party Loyalty Masks Inconsistencies
Party members often rationalize significant inconsistencies within their political leaders by adhering to the myth of the left-right spectrum. This illusion allows individuals to categorize and justify their support as unchanged due to their identification with the party, despite contradictory actions. By viewing their loyalty through this lens, they avoid facing cognitive dissonance and maintain a sense of consistency in their political beliefs, effectively behaving as partisan supporters rather than engaging critically with the actions of their leaders.