The point about the two dynamics reinforcing one another is a good one.
I would only say that the tribalism that we need to fight means our argument might fall on deaf ears. So I think it might be worth acknowledging some insights from post-structuralism to get the conversation started on some common ground. I think the progressive movements that are called woke by some, are bad interpretations of post-structuralist type philosophers, but I could be wrong. I would probably be called a post-structuralist by most people, but I do not draw the same conclusions or approve of the same means as some social justice activists, although I might share their ends.
Very well said. I’ve been having similar thoughts. There’s a passivity and resignation among moderates that’s troubling. We really need a coalition of the sane right now, which means reasonable people need to shake off their listlessness and join the fight. It’s time for the center to assert itself without apology or equivocation.
Agreed that the extremes of both parties are insane and seem to have center stage at the moment. It’s why I became an independent. What I do not get from your writing are concrete suggestions for moderates as we move into the future. Thank you.
Both parties have gone insane. Democrats believe in open borders that destroy cities (says the mayor of NYC) and working class wages, that people can change their biological sex that destroys the rights of women to privacy and fair sports competition and encourage the sterilization of children as
"gender affirming care", they encourage homelessness, crime, and endless deficits.
They discriminate against Asians and poor whites seeking education.
Republicans deny the climate change that threatens humanity, refuse the vaccines that reduce deaths from disease, believe that this (.) is a 👶 which destroys women's futures, and support a sociopath for president.
Great piece.
The point about the two dynamics reinforcing one another is a good one.
I would only say that the tribalism that we need to fight means our argument might fall on deaf ears. So I think it might be worth acknowledging some insights from post-structuralism to get the conversation started on some common ground. I think the progressive movements that are called woke by some, are bad interpretations of post-structuralist type philosophers, but I could be wrong. I would probably be called a post-structuralist by most people, but I do not draw the same conclusions or approve of the same means as some social justice activists, although I might share their ends.
Interesting perspective. I would be interested in what you find useful about post-structuralism.
Very well said. I’ve been having similar thoughts. There’s a passivity and resignation among moderates that’s troubling. We really need a coalition of the sane right now, which means reasonable people need to shake off their listlessness and join the fight. It’s time for the center to assert itself without apology or equivocation.
Agreed that the extremes of both parties are insane and seem to have center stage at the moment. It’s why I became an independent. What I do not get from your writing are concrete suggestions for moderates as we move into the future. Thank you.
I will be making some suggestions in the future.
Looking forward!
Both parties have gone insane. Democrats believe in open borders that destroy cities (says the mayor of NYC) and working class wages, that people can change their biological sex that destroys the rights of women to privacy and fair sports competition and encourage the sterilization of children as
"gender affirming care", they encourage homelessness, crime, and endless deficits.
They discriminate against Asians and poor whites seeking education.
Republicans deny the climate change that threatens humanity, refuse the vaccines that reduce deaths from disease, believe that this (.) is a 👶 which destroys women's futures, and support a sociopath for president.
A pox on both their houses.