I agree. I refuse to say they're "more left" than I am just because their views are extreme. They're elitist and obsessed with language and symbolism. Disdainful of the working class and opposed to class-based organizing. That's not "being a leftist."
I agree. I refuse to say they're "more left" than I am just because their views are extreme. They're elitist and obsessed with language and symbolism. Disdainful of the working class and opposed to class-based organizing. That's not "being a leftist."
Maybe it's the definition of the left has changed. I see more leftist politics in those labeled right. I think many on the left are clinging to a party/label that has fundamentally changed and no longer represents their views but they cannot countenance calling themselves a conservative or Republican.
A big part of that is that the republican party, no matter what it uses to drum up interest from its base, can only be counted on to lower taxes for the rich. There is just no place for people who are socially moderate and economically socialist in the current political spectrum.
There was a woman in the class that I just took who consistently talked about how the professor тАЬhated herтАЬ and couldnтАЩt stand her existence. This guy was a literal Eagle Scout and he seemed so nice to me. Not to me as in me specifically but generally I perceived him as really nice. But every time she spoke to him or asked a question she was sarcastic or rude.
Example: she asked a question that didnтАЩt really make much sense and he was genuinely trying to figure out what her question was. I didnтАЩt even understand what she was trying to ask. (She was asking which of the тАЬtwo namesтАЭ of an organ he was intending for us to give on a test; that organ only has one name. And he said very generously тАЬhmm IтАЩm thinking about it to see if I can figure out what this other name could be.тАЭ And she said тАЬoh yeah I can see your thinking real hard. YouтАЩre doing good.тАЭ
ThatтАЩs how I feel about these extremists. They act defensive and defiant and offensive depending on whatever *your* posture is, and then say тАЬsee? You donтАЩt want to learn, you donтАЩt want to listenтАЭ etc. etc.
God, I cannot wait for the day when that level of rudeness won't be tolerated. Like, no, Paxtynne, you're not "woke" or "progressive", you're just a shitty person and nobody likes you.
Funny thing: I donтАЩt think IтАЩd call her woke. She has a Margaritaville tire cover on the back of her jeep and the day we didnтАЩt have to wear masks in class anymore she said my body my choice.
See? Being an asshole knows no political boundaries.
'And she said тАЬoh yeah I can see your thinking real hard. YouтАЩre doing good.тАЭ'
She actually said that to the teacher? What the actual fuck, that is so rude. I think she's just being an asshole like you said. Don't need no political affiliation for that moniker, it transcends all. :]
The guyтАЩs restraint was profound. Incredibly, though she is a young adult, sheтАЩs also a mother. So. She should definitely know how to behave in a professional adult setting.
I agree. I refuse to say they're "more left" than I am just because their views are extreme. They're elitist and obsessed with language and symbolism. Disdainful of the working class and opposed to class-based organizing. That's not "being a leftist."
Maybe it's the definition of the left has changed. I see more leftist politics in those labeled right. I think many on the left are clinging to a party/label that has fundamentally changed and no longer represents their views but they cannot countenance calling themselves a conservative or Republican.
A big part of that is that the republican party, no matter what it uses to drum up interest from its base, can only be counted on to lower taxes for the rich. There is just no place for people who are socially moderate and economically socialist in the current political spectrum.
There was a woman in the class that I just took who consistently talked about how the professor тАЬhated herтАЬ and couldnтАЩt stand her existence. This guy was a literal Eagle Scout and he seemed so nice to me. Not to me as in me specifically but generally I perceived him as really nice. But every time she spoke to him or asked a question she was sarcastic or rude.
Example: she asked a question that didnтАЩt really make much sense and he was genuinely trying to figure out what her question was. I didnтАЩt even understand what she was trying to ask. (She was asking which of the тАЬtwo namesтАЭ of an organ he was intending for us to give on a test; that organ only has one name. And he said very generously тАЬhmm IтАЩm thinking about it to see if I can figure out what this other name could be.тАЭ And she said тАЬoh yeah I can see your thinking real hard. YouтАЩre doing good.тАЭ
ThatтАЩs how I feel about these extremists. They act defensive and defiant and offensive depending on whatever *your* posture is, and then say тАЬsee? You donтАЩt want to learn, you donтАЩt want to listenтАЭ etc. etc.
God, I cannot wait for the day when that level of rudeness won't be tolerated. Like, no, Paxtynne, you're not "woke" or "progressive", you're just a shitty person and nobody likes you.
ThatтАЩs core wokeness: if you disagree with me, you canтАЩt simply be wrong, you must be evil.
Funny thing: I donтАЩt think IтАЩd call her woke. She has a Margaritaville tire cover on the back of her jeep and the day we didnтАЩt have to wear masks in class anymore she said my body my choice.
See? Being an asshole knows no political boundaries.
Let me guess: you used to work for Hallmark.
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'And she said тАЬoh yeah I can see your thinking real hard. YouтАЩre doing good.тАЭ'
She actually said that to the teacher? What the actual fuck, that is so rude. I think she's just being an asshole like you said. Don't need no political affiliation for that moniker, it transcends all. :]
She literally said that. Two days ago.
I would have kicked her out of any class I was teaching.
The guyтАЩs restraint was profound. Incredibly, though she is a young adult, sheтАЩs also a mother. So. She should definitely know how to behave in a professional adult setting.
I canтАЩt even figure out which organ sheтАЩs asking about. Is it the Hammond?
Lol oh dear no: the cerebellum. It was an anatomy and physiology class.
Good lord.
A student like that can take all the fun out of teaching a class.