I heard someone describe it as people wanting to rid life of all its friction. But the friction is the point. The places where we touch. The DOGE/MAGA/Christian rightwing alliance doesn't seem to make sense until you realize that they're all absolutely terrified of any kind of dependence, even inter-dependence where people need each other equally. They want to not need anyone. They want our country to not need anyone. Their idea of strength is standing alone. It's so scary and sad.