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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just read some philosophy, economics and then familiarize yourself with the philosophy. [b]For some strange reason the ideas won't die[/b]
Don't ask the idiots here[/quote]

I wondered about this and believe I found a somewhat satisfying answer. As a generalization, leftist politics appeals to those who have character traits that are open, creative, and empathetic. These are our entrepreneurs, our artists, and our risk takers. They are more idealistic in their worldview, with more focus on the result, and less concern on how to get there. What leftists/progressives tend to do, then, is confuse their intentions with the method of achieving those results. They think the end justifies the means. They want racial equality in the outcome of our education system, so therefore it is OK to use racially discriminating policies like affirmative action to achieve it. They want more income/wealth equality, so tax-and-redistribution is a good way to get there. They want everyone to have good quality health care, and government funded single-payer is the fastest way to get there. They want affordable rent - therefore rent control.

Look at their intentions: racial equality, lower income/wealth inequality, good quality healthcare available to everyone, affordable rent - all of these are laudable goals. Are right-wing/conservatives against any of these outcomes? I know I'm not. I am in strong agreement with each and every one of these goals. Where we diverge is that the leftist/progressives will argue that because their intentions are good, that their methods are good, and that anyone who is against their method of achieving these goals must therefore be against the goals themselves. And thus Republicans/Conservatives are evil, racists, homophobic, xenophobic, and etc. [/quote]

That's a nice speech and all, but it's total BS.  Republicans and conservatives are not interested in any of those lofty and laudable goals.  They are interested in making as much money for themselves as they possibly can and keeping it all for themselves.  Plain and simple.  They could give a rat's ass about anyone else.[/quote]

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