both.  lots of people are obsessively contrarian, only being able to view the world in terms of something they (subconsciously) hate (for no good reason).

it’s like misogyny or racism where people must define themselves in terms of others (they want to feel superior) and feel the need to harm or dominate those they are obsessed with. 

 always being in opposition is a lose-lose way of thinking.  and it’s definitely not peaceful.  it’s extremely toxic just like the kind of politics we have in the states.