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A revolutionary today is an independent free thinker, who doesn't let dogmatic political ideologies shape their world for them, and who doesn't consent to being used by any side.
originally posted by: underwerks
I will not support hateful and divisive rhetoric from any side. Being a revolutionary today doesn't mean marching down the street dressed in black and yelling at people, and it sure as hell doesn't mean supporting a populist candidate like Donald Trump.
A revolutionary today is an independent free thinker, who doesn't let dogmatic political ideologies shape their world for them, and who doesn't consent to being used by any side. Everyone who sees themselves as a member of this fight has to ask themselves, do you care more about padding your ego and proving to everyone you're right, or actually effecting some type of measurable social change?
originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: underwerks
seriously though....
Politics today has entered the realm of surrealism and unreality populated by character actors and charlatans.
It you don't just enjoy it as entertainment; it will drive your mad....I'm in recovery now and have almost stopped drooling and soiling my trousers.
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: underwerks
A second thought.
The single biggest problem this political (anti-political) scene has created is the difficulty one has and the amount of energy one must expend to identify and avoid buying in to one or more of the deceptions being promoted. A person has to near become totally unresponsive to any stimuli because there's so much noisy propaganda being screamed out all the time, most of it based upon lies.
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: underwerks
And thats EXACTLY why I'm affiliated with, and vote for, the Libertarians.
A revolutionary today is an independent free thinker, who doesn't let dogmatic political ideologies shape their world for them, and who doesn't consent to being used by any side.
The problem I have with the right, is an obvious one. They pander to racists, bigots, and misogynists for more votes and more power,
The problem I have with the right, is an obvious one. They pander to racists, bigots, and misogynists for more votes and more power, then try to distance themselves when these people feel empowered and hold rallies to make their views public. And historically have destroyed communities like the one I'm from.
The problem I have with the left, is that they seem to be adopting some of the same thought processes of the people they are fighting against. The idea that I'm responsible for a lot of bad things in other peoples lives because of the color of the skin I was born with is wrong, on all counts. That's the exact same idea I saw a man stand at a podium and scream to a cheering crowd at a KKK rally when they invaded my town as a kid.
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
A revolutionary today is an independent free thinker, who doesn't let dogmatic political ideologies shape their world for them, and who doesn't consent to being used by any side.
And then..
The problem I have with the right, is an obvious one. They pander to racists, bigots, and misogynists for more votes and more power,
Right. A blanket statement that's literally dogmatic in nature.