Liberalism Without Illusions

[Hume]

Today’s defenders of liberal democracy often suffer from what might be termed myopic materialism: the belief, especially pervasive among elites, that economic issues are the real issues and that cultural issues are diversionary, deliberately heightened by unscrupulous leaders to gain support for their anti-liberal agendas.

At the heart of culture is religion, whose persistent power liberals often underestimate.

Liberalism Without Illusions

We must free ourselves from the delusion that history is progressive and accept that the dark side of our nature is here to stay.

democracyjournal.org

 

[Hume]

The Democrats' obsession with identity politics was one downfall. Trans rights? WHO FUCKING CARES!

 

[AProudLefty]

The Democrats' obsession with identity politics was one downfall. Trans rights? WHO FUCKING CARES!

Black rights? WHO FUCKING CARES!

 

[Hume]

Black rights? WHO FUCKING CARES!

Now we have fascism. Is that what you wanted?

 

[AProudLefty]

Now we have fascism. Is that what you wanted?

The author of that drivel you linked is crazy.

 

[Hume]

The author of that drivel you linked is crazy.

Too many big words for you?

 

[AProudLefty]

Too many big words for you?

Too many crazy stuff.

 

[Hume]

Too many crazy stuff.

Too hard to read? Take one sentence at a time. Then think about it.

 

[proud PETA member]

The problem with liberalism is that sooner than later you run out of other people's money.

 

[Hume]

The problem with liberalism is that sooner than later you run out of other people's money.

gosh

 

[AProudLefty]

The problem with liberalism is that sooner than later you run out of other people's money.

How so?

AI Overview



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Liberalism is a political and philosophical tradition that emphasizes individual rights, freedoms, and autonomy within a society governed by the rule of law. It advocates for limited government interference, protection of civil liberties, and the freedom for individuals to pursue their own interests and values. Key figures like John Locke founded the tradition, and John Stuart Mill famously defended individual liberty as essential for personal growth and societal progress.

 

[proud PETA member]

AI is only as intelligent as it's programmer. Does ANYONE agree with this definition?

 

[proud PETA member]

Here, this is more accurate in my opinion...

• Modern Liberalism:
  Evolved to include a greater role for government to promote social justice, correct market failures, and ensure civil liberties and social welfare, such as a right to an adequate standard of living.
  
  Agree?
  
  

 

[AProudLefty]

AI is only as intelligent as it's programmer. Does ANYONE agree with this definition?

I agree.

 

[AProudLefty]

Here, this is more accurate in my opinion...

• Modern Liberalism:
  Evolved to include a greater role for government to promote social justice, correct market failures, and ensure civil liberties and social welfare, such as a right to an adequate standard of living.
  
  Agree?
  

What is wrong with that?

 

[Hume]

AI is only as intelligent as it's programmer. Does ANYONE agree with this definition?

No.

 

[proud PETA member]

What is wrong with that?

Are you asking what is wrong with modern liberalism? If so I don't have time to write that book tonight, but I'll definitely get back to you tomorrow. This could be a great discussion as it gets to the core of all of our disagreements.

 

[AProudLefty]

Are you asking what is wrong with modern liberalism? If so I don't have time to write that book tonight, but I'll definitely get back to you tomorrow. This could be a great discussion as it gets to the core of all of our disagreements.

You said it was accurate in your opinion.

 

[proud PETA member]

Yes, I feel like the definition I gave was a very brief but accurate description of today's liberal beliefs

 

[Hume]

Yes, I feel like the definition I gave was a very brief but accurate description of today's liberal beliefs

Not mine. I would say defending democracy is the most important.