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Intellectualism as a Defense Mechanism: Creating a New Scapegoat

I'm working with a family who is going through an interesting transition as they move the Scapegoat role from one member to another and use intellectualism to do it.

"I hate war. I can't wait for it to begin."

I listened to this veteran of the "war" in Iraq and understood what he meant.  I've seen this with abused children and victims of domestic violence.  It's a curious feeling - unless you've been there.