These days, you will not have to look too far to hear someone bemoaning the awful feeling of being politically homeless. As a matter of fact, this feeling is everywhere, it seems. There are those who have felt only recently slighted, recently unrepresented by their political party of choice. But among the politically homeless, there are also those who never felt represented, never felt trusting of any political party, political figure, or political movement.
Here in the states, it just means you are now an Independent. Look at the statistics. I's are now at about 50% while D's and R's are clocking in at about 25% each. The DNC and RNC are crapping in their pants! People really have "woken up" in the best possible way! Sane, critical thinking people are realizing that they have been played/used to prop up a system that only seems to enrich the wealthy (either side). If "they" can keep us in groups, we are easier to control mentally.
I agree with much of what you wrote, but would like to understand your reasoning on this thought. “I think conservatism, naturally, has a bigger problem with hypocrisy.” I personally feel the liberal left exhibit much more hypocrisy when they talk about inclusion but then don’t listen and threaten those that do not agree. Thoughts?
I would say it comes from the very ethos of "to conserve", perhaps makes it a position that is sometimes impossible to be completely loyal to. Also- religious invocation, family values can often be betrayed, I would say, easier. What you point out is hypocrisy on the left. Although, I don't consider the woke to be "liberal", quite illiberal, actually. Conservatism, conceptually, naturally, is a harder road to be consistent on. That was my take, anyways.
Here in the states, it just means you are now an Independent. Look at the statistics. I's are now at about 50% while D's and R's are clocking in at about 25% each. The DNC and RNC are crapping in their pants! People really have "woken up" in the best possible way! Sane, critical thinking people are realizing that they have been played/used to prop up a system that only seems to enrich the wealthy (either side). If "they" can keep us in groups, we are easier to control mentally.
Yes. I just want to own it. Not be a victim of it. If that makes sense.
And yes, though, what you say is true.
Hear, hear!
Here's to free and independent thought, unbound by the constraints of affiliation!
Conservative about some things, liberal about others, and simply-don't-give-a-fuck about still more!
Manifest destiny, baby!
Love it, Jud. ZL
I agree with much of what you wrote, but would like to understand your reasoning on this thought. “I think conservatism, naturally, has a bigger problem with hypocrisy.” I personally feel the liberal left exhibit much more hypocrisy when they talk about inclusion but then don’t listen and threaten those that do not agree. Thoughts?
I would say it comes from the very ethos of "to conserve", perhaps makes it a position that is sometimes impossible to be completely loyal to. Also- religious invocation, family values can often be betrayed, I would say, easier. What you point out is hypocrisy on the left. Although, I don't consider the woke to be "liberal", quite illiberal, actually. Conservatism, conceptually, naturally, is a harder road to be consistent on. That was my take, anyways.
Thank you, reasonable, I better understand your position.
Right on, Dave.