As long as conservatives have the attitude that they are the only moral, intelligent, honest, and logical people out there, "Conservatism relies on a moral, intellectually honest, logic-based worldview.", there will always be a problem. Its not a matter of who's more popular or cool, its about people. I know plenty of conservatives that don't fit any of your criteria. I also know a few bleeding heart liberals that fit your bill a lot better in regards to your criteria. If conservatives would stop the mind set that its "us against them" we could be a lot more productive as a people. Neither side does it perfect, having been on both sides though, I have found fewer heads up asses by the left. We're all down here together going through this crap together.
G. Norman
· 7 months ago
Brackman: I'm not interested in any subjective interpretation of "personal" truths-- I am interested in Truth. While there are indeed jerks and dimwits on both sides of the political aisle, it does not stand to reason that both sides are, therefore, equally correct. In short, it does not matter how many heads are up asses on any given "side". What matters, in reference to the above article, is whether or not people are voting for either side based on an examination of the merits of any given philosophy, or merely on a knee-jerk parroting of what they see on the false-reality of TV.
I would, therefore, be interested in any argument that asserts that 1) the current media climate, from sitcoms to all but one of the 24 hour news networks, are NOT seamlessly liberal-leaning, and 2) the majority of Americans are NOT now voting primarily on the leanings of popular culture rather than on an intellectual pursuit of what is actually best for themselves and the country.
The argument about which political philosophy is based more on intellect and logic and which is based more on feel-good emotional instant gratification is a bit harder to take seriously, since the answers are so plainly obvious, but I would be curious to read any attempts.
garret
· 7 months ago
Very nice work. i would add that at whatever point we're either sliding down the slope or going over the cliff, the media culture characatures are pointing their fingers at conservatives and shouting, "He's trying to kill me!".
brent
· 7 months ago
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I would, therefore, be interested in any argument that asserts that 1) the current media climate, from sitcoms to all but one of the 24 hour news networks, are NOT seamlessly liberal-leaning, and 2) the majority of Americans are NOT now voting primarily on the leanings of popular culture rather than on an intellectual pursuit of what is actually best for themselves and the country.
The argument about which political philosophy is based more on intellect and logic and which is based more on feel-good emotional instant gratification is a bit harder to take seriously, since the answers are so plainly obvious, but I would be curious to read any attempts.