Does reality have a left-wing bias?
My research and life experience have taught me that it does. So being 'bi-partisan' would make me dishonest.
41-45, M
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
In classical political thought, right of centre thinking is grounded in social realism and empiricism and certainly would have more of a claim to 'reality' than left wing utopianism. Today I am not certain that either side of the political spectrum pays much attention to the problem in front of them. It seems that cultural identity matters more than evidence and intellectual integrity. Liberalism, with a decent sprinkling of compassion universal humanity and pragmatism, is the most honest approach. No sacred cows, no cultural hinterland, and the intoxicating thrill of completely reversing your world view for no reason other than your ears, eyes and mind are always open 🙂
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@SunshineGirl Cultural identity means nothing to me and I would say my approach is honest
In terms of pragmatism, I've seen plenty of centrist liberals lack it and have their own sacred cows. I'm thinking especially of the People's Vote campaign. It was angry, unwilling to compromise and did not have a realistic strategy for overturning Brexit. A lot of these people were guilty of the same behaviours that they accuse the left of. It's always different when it's your own sacred cow.
For me, it's about behaviour more than it's about ideology. That sone centrists to think they have a monopoly on pragmatism is a belief loaded with ideological assumptions.
You have to engage with people where they are, not where you think they should be. 'Winning' arguments by virtue signaling is at best a waste of time. And yes, many on the left get this wrong too.
In terms of pragmatism, I've seen plenty of centrist liberals lack it and have their own sacred cows. I'm thinking especially of the People's Vote campaign. It was angry, unwilling to compromise and did not have a realistic strategy for overturning Brexit. A lot of these people were guilty of the same behaviours that they accuse the left of. It's always different when it's your own sacred cow.
For me, it's about behaviour more than it's about ideology. That sone centrists to think they have a monopoly on pragmatism is a belief loaded with ideological assumptions.
You have to engage with people where they are, not where you think they should be. 'Winning' arguments by virtue signaling is at best a waste of time. And yes, many on the left get this wrong too.