Most statesmen who become successful leaders of a country at war have usually risen to such eminence already. They have installed in themselves an ability not to suffer sleepless nights because of casualties on the other side. They now possess the mightiest of all social engines of psychic numbification-patriotism!
Successful wartime leaders often achieve their status through previous accomplishments and experience. They develop a capacity to remain emotionally detached from the suffering of their adversaries, allowing them to make tough decisions without being burdened by guilt or remorse. This detachment can be crucial for maintaining the focus and resolve needed in challenging times.
Additionally, these leaders harness the power of patriotism, which serves as a psychological mechanism to dull the...
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