Doing an ‘us and them’ or diminishing those who disagree and grouping them as a ‘dim’ or ‘lacking self awareness’ mass group is simplistic I think. There is a myriad of variations in experiences and going black and white is a mental shortcut. For instance the term ‘sheeple’ is used in such a way. It isn’t good.

I haven’t read a lot of history but I don’t think that would have been obvious to one who doesn’t know me though.