I completely believe that the conservative movement (especially its modern, ultra-radicalized version) is now the greatest existential threat to our species because of the degree to which their stubborn ignorance and greed has encumbered our efforts to address climate change, peak resource depletion, and overpopulation. Progressive policies have made our world. Conservatism is almost never on the right side of history. However, the hyper polarized environment we are currently immersed in is at a point of critical mass...a tipping point. We intellectuals need to be mindful what contributing to the polarizing dialogue does. Populism only works with an enemy. Conservative political and industry leaders have carefully cultivated their enemy narrative over several decades. We are the enemy. We liberal, educated, integrated and diverse forward thinkers. When we speak about them like they speak about us, we reinforce and confirm this narrative. We do their work for them. We must resist the urge to "other" them. We must search for the common humanity we share. I know it seems hopeless, but we cannot succumb.
Sorry for spoiling the party.... I fucking hate them, too.
Just figured it would behoove me to say what I've been thinking and begrudgingly accepting. Still working on implementation.
Cheers, all!
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