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The left has used idiots (Occupy), minorities (BLM), gays (Orlando and bakeries nationwide), Muslims (everywhere), criminal illegals (DACA), women (p*ssy march) and now children as their representatives and meat puppets. Haven't they yet figured out that identity politics is a losing proposition, and thinking, hard-working people - who make this country run - largely aren't feeling the guilt and self-hatred they wish to impose upon us? Seeing the behavior of the above groups and listening to their proposed solutions which largely affect my kind and less so them, I'm caring less and less which gathering of such gets shot up next.
The left has used idiots (Occupy), minorities (BLM), gays (Orlando and bakeries nationwide), Muslims (everywhere), criminal illegals (DACA), women (p*ssy march) and now children as their representatives and meat puppets. Haven't they yet figured out that identity politics is a losing proposition, and thinking, hard-working people - who make this country run - largely aren't feeling the guilt and self-hatred they wish to impose upon us? Seeing the behavior of the above groups and listening to their proposed solutions which largely affect my kind and less so them, I'm caring less and less which gathering of such gets shot up next.
So women, minorities and Muslims aren’t thinking, hard-working people? You just put that out there, without the slightest hint of irony, and wonder why they have “identity politics”.
The left has used idiots (Occupy), minorities (BLM), gays (Orlando and bakeries nationwide), Muslims (everywhere), criminal illegals (DACA), women (p*ssy march) and now children as their representatives and meat puppets. Haven't they yet figured out that identity politics is a losing proposition, and thinking, hard-working people - who make this country run - largely aren't feeling the guilt and self-hatred they wish to impose upon us? Seeing the behavior of the above groups and listening to their proposed solutions which largely affect my kind and less so them, I'm caring less and less which gathering of such gets shot up next.
Oh yea its so horrible that you can't be openly racist or sexist anymore.
OP: I am a lifelong (moderate) Democrat and I agree that taken to its extreme identity politics is a poison pill. Donald Trump has played that card as well...he has attempted to make the GOP into a white grievance party. The "victimology" has been embraced by both the left and the right.
All the more pathetic for silver spoon Don who was born on 3rd base...he constantly plays the victim. I hate cry babies...no matter what their political ideology.
Bill Maher excoriated this tendency on both the left and right several years ago with this hilarious and very true clip called "Martyrs Without a Cause"
The more we focus on our differences, the less we have in common to bind us. In my neighborhood, I have few of what I could consider neighbors by the old definition - friends, people I can depend on and to whom I would respond quickly to their needs, shared values, shared customs, a shared culture, etc. Hell, half of them I can't even understand. And nothing in society is encouraged to breach the boundaries. We're not Americans <period>. We're hyphenated-Americans, with the emphasis on what comes before the hyphen. As such, if there were a fire or other disaster, I would no more be out there with a blanket and offer of help than I believe they would be for me or my family. And this extends to society - less in common and culture as Americans and all about what makes each not American.
The more we focus on our differences, the less we have in common to bind us. In my neighborhood, I have few of what I could consider neighbors by the old definition - friends, people I can depend on and to whom I would respond quickly to their needs, shared values, shared customs, a shared culture, etc. Hell, half of them I can't even understand. And nothing in society is encouraged to breach the boundaries. We're not Americans <period>. We're hyphenated-Americans, with the emphasis on what comes before the hyphen. As such, if there were a fire or other disaster, I would no more be out there with a blanket and offer of help than I believe they would be for me or my family. And this extends to society - less in common and culture as Americans and all about what makes each not American.
Having lived through Hurricane Harvey, I bet you would be surprised at what you would do in an actual disaster. Strangers helped strangers even at the risk of their own loved. They were ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And I don’t think it’s an anomaly. Most people are compassionate, and want to do what they can.
Identity politics and the brand of populism it nurtures make me consider whether Stephen Hawking's idea of aliens following our radio signals to wipe our species out is really a bad thing.
The left has used idiots (Occupy), minorities (BLM), gays (Orlando and bakeries nationwide), Muslims (everywhere), criminal illegals (DACA), women (p*ssy march) and now children as their representatives and meat puppets. Haven't they yet figured out that identity politics is a losing proposition, and thinking, hard-working people - who make this country run - largely aren't feeling the guilt and self-hatred they wish to impose upon us? Seeing the behavior of the above groups and listening to their proposed solutions which largely affect my kind and less so them, I'm caring less and less which gathering of such gets shot up next.
You really think there is an actual cabal named The Left, which is constantly sending out directives all across the country, activating various movements?????
Here's a thought - aren't you committing identity politics yourself? Just in reverse - identifying everyone who doesn't think exactly as you do as THEM.
Oh yea its so horrible that you can't be openly racist or sexist anymore.
You're missing the point. The left/Dems are blatantly racist/sexist and apparently proud of it. It's disgusting and they will pay dearly at election time. Why do you think they lost to an idiot like Trump? They've learned absolutely nothing from this loss and are doomed unless they (and people like you) come to grips with the fact that you're the ultra left and most voters are centrists....and appalled by your hate mongering.
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