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And the problem with this whole discussion is that I'm not necessarily trying to defend conservatives, but rather to confront progressives with a reality that m
by Vektorceraptor 1y ago
And the problem with this whole discussion is that I'm not necessarily trying to defend conservatives, but rather to confront progressives with a reality that might, hopefully, prompt some self-reflection. But any criticism of progressives is immediately projected onto conservatives, making genuine self-awareness impossible. And as long as progressives show no forbearance toward conservatives, conservatives will make them pay for it politically. I can't understand why this is ignored, especially in academia. It's completely beyond me how the free West has turned into this ideological hell — in just 30 years.
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- jaybrendansmith 1y agoI appreciate the perspective, but it's hard to both sides this one. Progressives come from a place where good faith arguments are expected (and - no question - foolish). The current MAGA right comes from a place where they would siphon the gas from your car and use it to burn down your house.
- lostmsu 1y agoRemarkably, you did what gp complained about immediately after "I appreciate the perspective".
- jaybrendansmith 1y agoThat's like saying that if someone punches you in the face you should ask them nicely to please stop? Sorry but where I grew up you punch them back until they stop.