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I don't know if its the world or me that changed in the last year or so, but I've reached some kind of point with this evangelical sounding language, especially
by netcan 12y ago
I don't know if its the world or me that changed in the last year or so, but I've reached some kind of point with this evangelical sounding language, especially (but not exclusively) when it was a hard left bent. It hits me like listening to a 5 year old talk about surrendering themselves to Jesus.
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global capitalist system seeks to change this, often by stealing their land at gunpoint or children with the lure of materialism"
You couldn't talk this way among people I know, especially the more intelligent and opinionated among them. They would either roll their eyes and look for an exit like they would when confronted by a door knocking cult member or get sucked in inevitably resulting in cross "don't encourage them" looks from their girlfriend.
Where do people find enough other people to talk to where they can even develop this way of speaking. With cults you need to be around only other members of the cult to sound like this.
I think I'm starting to buy into this internet feedback bubble. I think it might be where new cults get made.
- contingencies 12y agoI agree that the statement is general and grating and may come across as questionable. In fact, I travel extensively and live in the developing world and my perspective is based on my own observations across many continents and two decades, plus media consumption, meetings with extensive NGO workers, diplomats, journalists and so on. You are of course more than entitled to an alternative perspective, I'd simply wager it's not as well founded.
- netcan 12y agoThank you. I will consider forming one.