RE: I Have Come To A Startling Conclusion - Rant - Not About Steemit
I resteemed this because I think it's a great discussion to be had, beliefs, ideologies, et al.
I've kept a close eye on much of the movements that have transpired from from the gender movements, racism movements and both the right and the left of the Political spectrum.
What people fail to take into account is human nature. I'm hard left. I mean seriously hard left. I believe in community, collaboration, helping your fellow human, and all that airy fairy stuff that comes with living together in unity. Although I do believe that people should be rewarded for their hard work, but there shouldn't be shit like two extremes (poverty and insanely rich).
So we have this crazy third wave Feminism that seeks to destroy any voice that isn't their own. I wouldn't say it's feminism, but more so human nature. I'm on a ton of debating groups on Facebook and those that lack the ability to have a proper debate without having their feelings hurt seek to silence their debator through all the things you've mentioned. So instead of saying, "I disagree - tell me more about your viewpoint" you're silenced in mob mentality.
And that's definitely not exclusive to the left. I'm often called a wanker from the loony left without getting into any proper discussion. Oh, don't worry, he's from 'the loony left'. And it's hard because I believe in freedom of speech more-so than the next guy. If someone wants to call out black people 'niggers' on my profile that's fine, but prepare for a barrage of anti-racism comments. You reap what you sow, in my opinion.
Now I see where you're coming from. All these feminist movements, anti racism and the Political left - they position themselves in a position of 'we have the moral high ground' 'we are right' but in doing so they forget that they too are human, and are prone to nasty fuck ups. Yeah, we want to live in Utopia and have everyone join hands and sing Cumbuya round the campfire in harmony with one another, but at what expense? Dump all these people that disagree with us on an island? lol
A lot of leftists forget, or even don't realise is that to create a community and collaboration the first thing you need to do is stand up and say, "right, what's wrong people, how do we fix this shit? Tell me what you want to do and we'll work together to sort it" - and not just silence and threaten people who seek to have a differing view - That didn't work out for Russia now, did it?
Idealism is great for the internet but doesn't work in the real world I'm afraid.
In awe of your reply.
Good shit and I am glad that their are other sane people out there.
Keep up the good work!
I'm more in awe of how you churned that out drunk - my drunk ramblings would have been something less put together! Haha
LOL
I thought it was hard to understand.
I was drunk but I prolly did more editing to that post then most.
It was well written! :)
thank you!
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