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I would describe myself as left-wing, and I agree with some (not all) of his criticisms of "the left" in general. Turns out that left-wing people can have disag
by arp242 3y ago
I would describe myself as left-wing, and I agree with some (not all) of his criticisms of "the left" in general. Turns out that left-wing people can have disagreements. Furthermore, I can reject argument X while simultaneously also accepting argument Y from the same person or book.
- numpad0 3y agoTurns out leftists love self criticism for self improvements. That’s inherently bad, right? (set aside that it often builds up to violent inner conflicts)
- znpy 3y ago> Turns out leftists love self criticism for self improvements. they really don't, and this is one of the reasons why there is so much fracturing in the left, usually.
- happytoexplain 3y agoIsn't that backwards? In-group criticism is how you get so-called "fracturing", which is arguably healthier (if less politically useful) than the alternative: "loyalty". I'd be highly suspicious if any group of tens of millions of people all ostensibly agreed on everything.