Learning opposing points of view is something I peruse. Call me a masochist. Closed minds may be satisfying to those who have them, and labeling people (socialist, gun grabber, gun nut, Tea Partier, commie bed wetter, etc.) avoids dealing with them as people. My belief is this polarization is very harmful to our society overall.
One place I go is a site called Common Dreams. It is a handy source, with their links, to all things leftist and “progressive”.
http://www.commondreams.org/
Since the Lightbringers election, the tone of this site has gone from euphoria to anger, and now, hostility. Excuse me for my weakness and hypocrisy, but I find this highly amusing. These intelligent people (maybe misguided but not dumb) are seething with disappointment. The only thing they now seem to have in common is the belief the Republicans and George W. Bush are to blame along with Wall Street and multi national corporations. Not far from many “right wing” points of view. Their champion is exposed for what he is, a corrupt Chicago politician.
These folks are still voting for Obama. Where else are they going? Still, like me in the last election, they will be holding their noses when they vote. They may well sit on their wallets, and their asses, come the next election. Just for them this musical interlude.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ5ob9B9yD4&feature=related
Yes, Progressive Friends, I am razzing you. Deal with it.
2 comments:
Good point, if you know 'both' sides of the equation it is much easier to sort the 'wheat from the chaff' so to speak...
Aw he haw....i think this next election every one will be holding there nose and voting. Both sides
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