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It's usually a bunch of students that aren't aware of the real world yet and what it means to pay for a living. Full-time education is a bit of a bubble where kids are taught how special they are. Don't be too harsh on them, they'll grow out of it eventually. 
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(Original post by Final Fantasy)
It's usually a bunch of students that aren't aware of the real world yet and what it means to pay for a living. Full-time education is a bit of a bubble where kids are taught how special they are. Don't be too harsh on them, they'll grow out of it eventually.
It's usually a bunch of students that aren't aware of the real world yet and what it means to pay for a living. Full-time education is a bit of a bubble where kids are taught how special they are. Don't be too harsh on them, they'll grow out of it eventually.
Sorry I'm trying to edjumacate myself 😁
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I think it’s more the extremes of either ends that people dislike I.e. far right and far left.
What constitutes a leftist is a good question. I’ve seen it be associated with the term SJW but I’m not sure if that’s a correct definition/ example of a leftist or if the two terms have simply been lumped together through common dislike.
My understanding of the terms stem from communist/capitalist political history and ideas of what the state does/should do for its people.
I’m not an expert on this whatsoever, but those are my thoughts.
What constitutes a leftist is a good question. I’ve seen it be associated with the term SJW but I’m not sure if that’s a correct definition/ example of a leftist or if the two terms have simply been lumped together through common dislike.
My understanding of the terms stem from communist/capitalist political history and ideas of what the state does/should do for its people.
I’m not an expert on this whatsoever, but those are my thoughts.
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Generally because of ideological hostility, very negative personal experience of such activism, feelings of extreme fear or horror at the practical history of the agenda in power.
'The left' is generally used to refer to: marxists, communists, sjw's, socialists, tankies, trots, trade unionists and anarcho-revolutionaries with a class war agenda.
'The left' is generally used to refer to: marxists, communists, sjw's, socialists, tankies, trots, trade unionists and anarcho-revolutionaries with a class war agenda.
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No, they are not the same thing. Liberals are generally centre-right in their economic beliefs and left wing only in their cultural views. Despite what liberals often claim they are not actually left wing economically, and its why genuine lefties often mock liberal's beliefs and mock them for claiming to be left wing.
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(Original post by Stark°3000)
Are all leftists, liberals? Is there a difference?
Sorry I'm trying to edjumacate myself 😁
Are all leftists, liberals? Is there a difference?
Sorry I'm trying to edjumacate myself 😁
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(Original post by Iconoclast01)
No, they are not the same thing. Liberals are generally centre-right in their economic beliefs and left wing only in their cultural views. Despite what liberals often claim they are not actually left wing economically, and its why genuine lefties often mock liberal's beliefs and mock them for claiming to be left wing.
No, they are not the same thing. Liberals are generally centre-right in their economic beliefs and left wing only in their cultural views. Despite what liberals often claim they are not actually left wing economically, and its why genuine lefties often mock liberal's beliefs and mock them for claiming to be left wing.
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I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
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(Original post by Final Fantasy)
It's usually a bunch of students that aren't aware of the real world yet and what it means to pay for a living. Full-time education is a bit of a bubble where kids are taught how special they are. Don't be too harsh on them, they'll grow out of it eventually.
It's usually a bunch of students that aren't aware of the real world yet and what it means to pay for a living. Full-time education is a bit of a bubble where kids are taught how special they are. Don't be too harsh on them, they'll grow out of it eventually.
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(Original post by _gcx)
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
(Lol this sounds rude but I just want to have some sort of evaluation for the leftists)
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
I think it’s more the extremes of either ends that people dislike I.e. far right and far left.
What constitutes a leftist is a good question. I’ve seen it be associated with the term SJW but I’m not sure if that’s a correct definition/ example of a leftist or if the two terms have simply been lumped together through common dislike.
My understanding of the terms stem from communist/capitalist political history and ideas of what the state does/should do for its people.
I’m not an expert on this whatsoever, but those are my thoughts.
I think it’s more the extremes of either ends that people dislike I.e. far right and far left.
What constitutes a leftist is a good question. I’ve seen it be associated with the term SJW but I’m not sure if that’s a correct definition/ example of a leftist or if the two terms have simply been lumped together through common dislike.
My understanding of the terms stem from communist/capitalist political history and ideas of what the state does/should do for its people.
I’m not an expert on this whatsoever, but those are my thoughts.
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(Original post by _gcx)
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
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(Original post by _gcx)
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
I don't dislike the left but I find a huge amount of them insufferable (yes, probably more than people on the right if I'm to be honest) which would prevent me from identifying with them.
one of my major gripes is that the ideology shared by some is horrifically inconsistent and full of double standards that are ignored "just cos". The people I'm talking about are some of the most angry and judgemental I've ever met, something I wouldn't expect from an ideology that is supposed to promote tolerance, equality, peace, all that good stuff.
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(Original post by Wanttobreakfree)
Maybe don't identify with those leftists necessarily and instead focus on the utility of allying with them against people like Starmer trying to disown us which will put a former worker's union party into perpetual decline. Not all leftists are preachers, but it's also not hard to see why some are. Tories have gotten away with systemic murder failing to lockdown early and engaging in non-stop corruption whether it be private contracts or worse outsourcing PPE that doesn't even work. All whilst they cut those who they: 'clapped for' wages in real time. People sacrificing their lives thanks to how hyper normalised this level of cronyism and frankly oligarchy the UK is becoming. Make no mistake though. There is a war of Class and as Warren Buffet stated himself it's his side that's winning right now.
Maybe don't identify with those leftists necessarily and instead focus on the utility of allying with them against people like Starmer trying to disown us which will put a former worker's union party into perpetual decline. Not all leftists are preachers, but it's also not hard to see why some are. Tories have gotten away with systemic murder failing to lockdown early and engaging in non-stop corruption whether it be private contracts or worse outsourcing PPE that doesn't even work. All whilst they cut those who they: 'clapped for' wages in real time. People sacrificing their lives thanks to how hyper normalised this level of cronyism and frankly oligarchy the UK is becoming. Make no mistake though. There is a war of Class and as Warren Buffet stated himself it's his side that's winning right now.
R u doing a politics degree or something?
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#18
(Original post by BiggestLoser21)
First, are we talking liberals or actual leftists? A good way to differentiate between the two is their language. If they talk about class then they’re leftist, if it’s a not, probably liberal.
First, are we talking liberals or actual leftists? A good way to differentiate between the two is their language. If they talk about class then they’re leftist, if it’s a not, probably liberal.
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(Original post by Wanttobreakfree)
Maybe don't identify with those leftists necessarily and instead focus on the utility of allying with them against people like Starmer trying to disown us. Not all leftists are preachers, but it's also not hard to see why some are. Tories have gotten away with systemic murder failing to lockdown early and engaging in non-stop corruption whether it be private contracts or worse outsourcing PPE that doesn't even work. All whilst they cut those who they: 'clapped for' wages in real time. People sacrificing their lives thanks to how hyper normalised this level of cronyism and frankly oligarchy the UK is becoming. Make no mistake though. There is a war of Class and as Warren Buffet stated himself it's his side that's winning right now.
Maybe don't identify with those leftists necessarily and instead focus on the utility of allying with them against people like Starmer trying to disown us. Not all leftists are preachers, but it's also not hard to see why some are. Tories have gotten away with systemic murder failing to lockdown early and engaging in non-stop corruption whether it be private contracts or worse outsourcing PPE that doesn't even work. All whilst they cut those who they: 'clapped for' wages in real time. People sacrificing their lives thanks to how hyper normalised this level of cronyism and frankly oligarchy the UK is becoming. Make no mistake though. There is a war of Class and as Warren Buffet stated himself it's his side that's winning right now.
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(Original post by Stark°3000)
Cronyism? Oligarchy? Damn those are some big words.
R u doing a politics degree or something?
Cronyism? Oligarchy? Damn those are some big words.
R u doing a politics degree or something?
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