Talk:Siege mentality

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Comment improperly put on the main page instead of the talk page: "I don't think it is correct to say that "helplessness" is a characteristic of the siege mentality. Often, leaders may actively cultivate a siege mentality in order to bolster resolution and a righteous indignation in their people. This is particularly evident in sport, where a coach may blame a loss on the biased refereeing, cheating opposition, media provocation, unfair tactics etc. This atmosphere of victimisation is intended to create a determination and resolve in his players that they have to fight with all of their resources in every game, as they are always liable to be unfairly treated by some external source. Successful proponents of this approach include Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester united), and Jose Mourinho (Chelsea."