DWill wrote:Your Clinton example is valid. Had I noted it at the time I would have been critical of her campaign, as I assume you were. Since just about all of your examples of political hypocrisy focus on the left, I'm curious whether this means you think hypocrisy is sort of inherent in the left, and not so present in the right.
You're not the only one that was not critical at the time. Not only was it apocryphal to watch, it was also quickly swept under the rug as if it never happened.
I figure since all examples of political degeneracy here focus on the left, I surely can be the person to point out the left's malfeasance simply because I find it hard to look away when I know its there.
When your stance is more to the center its that much easier.
I agree with an article I read on Al Jazzier just after Trump won the White House. It's not too difficult to be concerned with what a 4 year Trump presidency could mean. However, when you witness the incessant, child-like name calling histrionics today's american Left constantly engages in, one can't help but think our modern day "progressives" somehow think everything should go their way, and if it doesn't we all are going to fucking die -
literally. It's the epitome, as the author pointed out, of being
politically spoiled. That's exactly what the left's reaction has been akin to: a baby having a temper tantrum. Actually, it's been quite embarrassing. When you're this politically immature it becomes all too easy to embarrass yourself without even realizing it.
Their are people in countries that live daily with the threat of invasion on their borders, collapsed economies, dictatorial regimes lead by REAL DICTATORS that can send someone to your home, drag your wife and kids out into the street and have them shot in front of you, and countless other daily evils. All while here at home our progressives our lamenting that Trump is a modern day Hitler (not even CLOSE if you know a little history), our detention centers are the equivalent of Nazi concentration camps (seriously??), and making "pussy hats" to signify a battle cry for our oppressed women who are nearly as bad off as women in Saudi Arabia, India, etc. You'd think our oppressed champions of equal rights would find the time to march for women in other countries who live daily with the threat of forced marriage, rape with no legal recourse, genital mutilation, stoning, etc after they've finished their caramel lattes at Starbucks.
Some of our issues here at home are real and need our attention. Don't get me wrong. But the constant dramatizations by the left are entirely out of hand.
Here's a personal note I can share. My family has sponsored 2 immigrants to help them obtain citizenship. I think it's a great experience and is a way to really start taking action and help.
Why doesn't the left encourage sponsorship? Why isn't that part of the discussion. My grandparents became legal citizens back int he early 40s. From that example, my family went on to help other immigrants. Why aren't immigrants like my grandparents invited to join the discussion on news platforms like CNN, MSNBC, Mother Jones, Slate, etc?
What about any progressive here on BT? Has anyone considered opening their home to an immigrant from Mexico (where my grandparents are from) and sponsoring their path to citizenship? Or is chanting "No borders, no walls!" at some local march then blogging about it on Facebook enough demonstration that you really care?