Nostr

I understand precisely why you’re saying that as that’s what we’re all observing in the world these days.

However, I do not think that’s a flaw inherent to the left. I’m afraid the same phenomenon can be observed in certain right wing positions/movements.

Personally, I have zero desire of playing those silly games.

Rich Nost 2y ago

Actually, I think the difference in mindset is a critical component. Conservative philosophy resists change, top-down orgabization and favors self-composure. It is an ideal fit for a protocol that requires overwhelming consensus and resists authority. Sure conservatism-run-amok looks just as much like shit as progressivism does today, but the core philosophy is a natural match.

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paulo 2y ago

Maybe you’re right, but, imo, if you carefully examine some mainstream leftist positions these days you’ll be able to empirically observe a ton of resistance to change.

All of this is very nuanced. But what do I now, anyway.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Rich Nost 2y ago

I see it as a demand to constantly expand what human behavior is free of consequence, no matter how many people must be fired, cajoled, intimidated, and cancelled to make it happen. The resistance to "change" is just a resistance to acknowledging there is a debate about externalities

Rich Nost 2y ago

This is very similar to conservatism warped by religious movements in that respect. There is no debate. There is only moral progress and evil resistors.

paulo 2y ago

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