Tag: conservativism

Scarfolk Council

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"Scarfolk is a town in North West England that did not progress beyond 1979. Instead, the entire decade of the 1970s loops ad infinitum. Here in Scarfolk, pagan rituals blend seamlessly with science; hauntology is a compulsory subject at school, and everyone must be in bed by 8pm because they are perpetually running a slight … Continue reading Scarfolk Council

True Diversity of Perspective Means Looking Left

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In the United States, the political landscape ranges from moderate right to right wing. No one is talking about socialism, which is defined by state ownership of the means of production, even though we have many institutions that have characteristics of socialism, e.g., the U.S. military, police departments, utilities, etc. It's rare to find any … Continue reading True Diversity of Perspective Means Looking Left

Conversations with Conservatives: Lies We Tell About Ourselves & Others

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I was eating at a place that has communal seating. An older white man, mid-70s I'd guess, declares himself a conservative, and later, within the context of another table with, presumably, fellow conservatives says, lightly paraphrased: "Women would rather not work. The only reason they do so is because of economic necessity."An older white man, … Continue reading Conversations with Conservatives: Lies We Tell About Ourselves & Others

Liberalism is the Incubator of Authoritarianisms

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"'Are you against the ‘liberal order’ which guaranteed peace and stability, and other wonderful things for so long?' The obvious answer is that your much-cherished liberal order was the incubator for Trumpism and other authoritarianisms. It made human beings subordinate to the market, replacing social bonds with market relations and sanctifying greed. It propagated an … Continue reading Liberalism is the Incubator of Authoritarianisms

Michael Cohen’s GoFundMe: Why Liberals are Giving to Cohen, Stormy Daniels, and Peter Strzok – Vox

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"The success of crowdfunding campaigns for anti-Trump figures — even Cohen — seems to be yet another manifestation of the progressive enthusiasm that’s showing up elsewhere. People are angry, upset, and ready to go, and it’s an outlet for them to do something. After Sen. John McCain’s death, one person donated $20 to Cohen’s fund … Continue reading Michael Cohen’s GoFundMe: Why Liberals are Giving to Cohen, Stormy Daniels, and Peter Strzok – Vox