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RE: The crux of Leftist thinking has nothing to do with Marx..

in #blog6 years ago

Your English is good, I get your meaning. May I ask what is your native language?

One problem with 'conservatism' is the definition, or explanation, of it.
Merriam-Webster (I am not recommending Merriam-Webster) defines it as

a : disposition in politics to preserve what is established
b : a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions, and preferring gradual development to abrupt change

So clearly a conservative ideology resists change. If that political system had been always in control there would still be slavery in the US, and women would walk two feet behind their husband.
When a Conservative government is in power, things like human rights, universal equality (and altruism) don't advance.

I don't think that I've ever encountered a fascist, a nazi or a racist that was politically left.

Proponents of conservatism often speak of individual rights infringement (often within the context of having pay taxes). Yet they happily take advantage of the public services: roadways, police, libraries, education systems, etc.
Often they take issue with a portion of their taxes being used to assist the disadvantaged. This reduces the worldview to the Thrasymachean ethic: might makes right. If you're healthy and strong, help yourself to the world's riches. Otherwise, too bad for you. So if you were born disadvantaged - either politically, economically or imperfect physically, you're out of luck. And if you were once strong but fell on bad luck, maybe a workplace accident or toxic poisoning at work or just worn out physically from hard work, well too bad for you too.

Basically, that's life in the jungle. I prefer civilization.

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