Aren't firends (ahem, enemies) great?!
So this evening I was talking to somebody I know, though I would not really consider a friend. More like a favorite nemesis. Anyhow, I asked why if they believed in democracy so much why they did not move to any number of democracies around the world that exist today.
The answer?
Because they had respect for this country and felt, it was wrong to have to move because "right wingers" were forcing them out. Moreover, because they wanted to make a difference.
This statement actually really gave me an incredible amount of insight into this particular individual. This statement has so very much information about the democrat condition that I would never have thought it possible to condense it down so far. Because it is so overwhelmingly dense, I will break it into parts and what I got out of it.
Respect for this country. Okay so maybe I cannot argue with this statement. Nevertheless, what is respected? The principles that the founding fathers based the nation of freedom; the final great step for humankind at the gold age of reason? For some reason I cannot believe that much because if that were true then how could one consistently believe in the gradual socialization that has gripped this nation.
If one does not believe in the principles that were used to forge this nation out of barbarism, then how can one claim a right to its protection? In fact, that is the tremendously awesome power of the principles of this nation's foundation, you can claim a right to reside here under its protection because it only cares if you obey the basic moral right: leave alone, and you shall be left alone.
Wrong to move because it would be paramount to be "forced out" by the "right wingers.” This is a highly amusing part of the sentence to me because it is inherently hypocritical. We will go for a syllogism:
Premise A) Democracy is rule of the many.
Premise B) "Right wingers" are the majority.
Conclusion C) Democrats should have no voice.
Isn't it wonderful that the United States isn't actually a democracy? Cause if it was can you just imagine what the outcome would be? Well it’s not too hard for me actually, considering how few people actually support most liberal causes. America is still quite full of the average hard working citizen that only wants to earn a living, raise a family, and not have to worry about the outside world encroaching upon his property and life. If the United States was not a Republic (and the very large population of people above the 45% registered to vote that are currently content decided to change things) then there would be no place for a democrat. Actually likely if we saw that 55% of eligible voters, vote, I don't think we'd be seeing many Republicans either.
Okay the statement is inherently hypocritical, but what other information can be gleaned from it? If I apply my principles, I would say that moving to any other country would be trading a higher value for a lower value, which would violate any number of morals in egoism. However, wouldn't the altruistic principles of Democracy obligate you to move as to increase the tax base of a true democracy and not lend support (in true non-violent protest?) to an evil enterprise?
Making a difference. Ah, the kicker right here. Thinking about everything above the natural conclusion I would draw is that a democrat can't make a difference because every step they take would end up reducing their power by the very nature of the American people.
Thank god for the people. Maybe they aren't as dumb as they sometimes seem.
Actually that leads right into a good article I found the other day:
Empire to the Pursuit of Happiness. I especially like it because it was written by an engineer (some of us actually do care about the conditions around us). In fact, I doubt anybody will ever argue that the arts and literature are what makes America the power it is. But I guarantee that plenty will argue that our innovation, production, and freedom of wealth do.
The answer?
Because they had respect for this country and felt, it was wrong to have to move because "right wingers" were forcing them out. Moreover, because they wanted to make a difference.
This statement actually really gave me an incredible amount of insight into this particular individual. This statement has so very much information about the democrat condition that I would never have thought it possible to condense it down so far. Because it is so overwhelmingly dense, I will break it into parts and what I got out of it.
Respect for this country. Okay so maybe I cannot argue with this statement. Nevertheless, what is respected? The principles that the founding fathers based the nation of freedom; the final great step for humankind at the gold age of reason? For some reason I cannot believe that much because if that were true then how could one consistently believe in the gradual socialization that has gripped this nation.
If one does not believe in the principles that were used to forge this nation out of barbarism, then how can one claim a right to its protection? In fact, that is the tremendously awesome power of the principles of this nation's foundation, you can claim a right to reside here under its protection because it only cares if you obey the basic moral right: leave alone, and you shall be left alone.
Wrong to move because it would be paramount to be "forced out" by the "right wingers.” This is a highly amusing part of the sentence to me because it is inherently hypocritical. We will go for a syllogism:
Premise A) Democracy is rule of the many.
Premise B) "Right wingers" are the majority.
Conclusion C) Democrats should have no voice.
Isn't it wonderful that the United States isn't actually a democracy? Cause if it was can you just imagine what the outcome would be? Well it’s not too hard for me actually, considering how few people actually support most liberal causes. America is still quite full of the average hard working citizen that only wants to earn a living, raise a family, and not have to worry about the outside world encroaching upon his property and life. If the United States was not a Republic (and the very large population of people above the 45% registered to vote that are currently content decided to change things) then there would be no place for a democrat. Actually likely if we saw that 55% of eligible voters, vote, I don't think we'd be seeing many Republicans either.
Okay the statement is inherently hypocritical, but what other information can be gleaned from it? If I apply my principles, I would say that moving to any other country would be trading a higher value for a lower value, which would violate any number of morals in egoism. However, wouldn't the altruistic principles of Democracy obligate you to move as to increase the tax base of a true democracy and not lend support (in true non-violent protest?) to an evil enterprise?
Making a difference. Ah, the kicker right here. Thinking about everything above the natural conclusion I would draw is that a democrat can't make a difference because every step they take would end up reducing their power by the very nature of the American people.
Thank god for the people. Maybe they aren't as dumb as they sometimes seem.
Actually that leads right into a good article I found the other day:
Empire to the Pursuit of Happiness. I especially like it because it was written by an engineer (some of us actually do care about the conditions around us). In fact, I doubt anybody will ever argue that the arts and literature are what makes America the power it is. But I guarantee that plenty will argue that our innovation, production, and freedom of wealth do.
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