Do you see yourself as a leftist? If not, what is the main reason?
Do you see yourself as a leftist? If not, what is the main reason?
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Original post by willhad
No as I don’t get offended every second of every day!
But seriously, I think it’s due to family values installed during childhood.
But seriously, I think it’s due to family values installed during childhood.
Welcome to TSR!
Great that you created an account to share that 😀
Nope.
I'm not a socialist, marxist, anarchist, sjw or egalitarian.
Don't have time for class war, envy politics nor equal rights for all humans.
I'm not a socialist, marxist, anarchist, sjw or egalitarian.
Don't have time for class war, envy politics nor equal rights for all humans.
Original post by username001345
No because leftists are hypocrites and they dont even try to hide it nothing more disgusting than a hypocrite.Also they are utter degenerates.
Leftists are usually against capitalism but support laws that strengthen and bolster capitalism. Then the right are conservatives but are pro capitalist which makes no sense
Both sides are stupid
Leftists are usually against capitalism but support laws that strengthen and bolster capitalism. Then the right are conservatives but are pro capitalist which makes no sense
Both sides are stupid
I don't think you're in a position to be calling anybody stupid tbh. You're making massive sweeping generalisations and ignoring the fact that in the current system there are no real anti-capitalist options that can be voted in, so many anti-capitalists vote for what they believe the least worst option is.
Just left of centre.
Original post by Labradoodle1
I don't think you're in a position to be calling anybody stupid tbh. You're making massive sweeping generalisations and ignoring the fact that in the current system there are no real anti-capitalist options that can be voted in, so many anti-capitalists vote for what they believe the least worst option is.
There are quite literally so many anti-capitalist options if people don’t realise this I’m definitely in a position to be calling people stupid
Original post by username001345
There are quite literally so many anti-capitalist options if people don’t realise this I’m definitely in a position to be calling people stupid
Ok, who are the viable anti-capitalist political alternatives that people can vote for on election day, and what do they propose?
Original post by WADR
Anyone who isn't a socialist by conscience needs to take a long, hard look at themselves.
Anyone who isn't a capitalist by conscience needs to take a long, hard look at themselves.
It's easy to create a pithy line, but the world is never going to run that any idealised model runs in the way its intended. I doubt you think people should be kicking themselves that they aren't signed up to being a national socialist.
Original post by WADR
Ok, who are the viable anti-capitalist political alternatives that people can vote for on election day, and what do they propose?
Well...
Original post by WADR
Anyone who isn't a socialist by conscience needs to take a long, hard look at themselves.
It sounds like you're motivated to stand and put forward proposals...
Original post by ABBAForever2015
Do you see yourself as a leftist? If not, what is the main reason?
No because I like the freedom and diversity that capitalism gives us
No because so many leftists idealise **** regimes like Cuba or Venezuela under Chaves etc. I am on the left ideologically speaking but just barely. I'm centre-left social democrat. But I do think many socialists have ***** for brains.
Yes I'm leftist. I'm not extremist left and I don't claim to know anywhere near enough about every policy ever supported by every party ever existing. I see the value in learning and listening to both sides to strengthen my own position.
Original post by olivier_
No because I like the freedom and diversity that capitalism gives us
Why doesn't classical liberalism give freedom?
Original post by olivier_
No because I like the freedom and diversity that capitalism gives us
In reality, many people are not 'free' under capitalism.
Original post by WADR
Ok, who are the viable anti-capitalist political alternatives that people can vote for on election day, and what do they propose?
Who? There are none they're all capitalist shills. In my original post I said policies so I dont know why you're talking of people.
Original post by Quady
Why doesn't classical liberalism give freedom?
Oh it does, absolutely! In fact I consider myself as a classical liberal although I'm currently exploring other ideologies too
I'd say I am about centre right. I agree with takes on both sides but I can't see myself a leftist as I do not believe in current progressive values.
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