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Melody Wainscott

@GottaLaff

Watched Maddow’s A block on shaming members of Congress.

I mean, really, is there a more uncomfortable and undesirable emotion than shame? Public humiliation? Embarrassment?

Guilt is a powerful negative emotion as well.

I think Maddow is spot on.

Pounding officials daily with questions designed to promote feelings of guilt and shame is a great idea.

I’m going to talk to my therapist about provoking shame through questioning next week for resources.