Alolan_Apples
“Assorted” Collector
I said a while ago that I was done writing political entries, but I may still continue if I want. However, they are a lot rarer here, so this may be once in a while.
Today's entry is not about where I stand on each of the political issues (i.e. gun control, religious liberty, border wall), but it's more about having or handling an opinion (i.e. boycotts for political reasons, political discrimination, and passion). As you see, I am right-winged, but not too far to the right. Imagine if there is a spectrum from 0% to 100%, where 0% is the absolute left (communist, full support of political correctness, anti-religion etc) 10% marks the alt-left line, 90% marks the alt-right line, and 100% is the absolute right (white supremacy, anarcho-capitalist, Christian extremist etc.). On that spectrum, I am at 83%, the divider between far-right and middle right. Although I seem to like renewable energy and recycling and have a soft spot for LGBT, I seem to be closer to the right end on most of the political issues (such as the racial issues, economic issues, and social issues like abortion and capital punishment). I would avoid the extremes on issues like that, but it's still far enough that some of the members on this forum can't even handle at all. Take for instance, I believe abortion should only be legal in extreme cases. I also support the Hyde Amendment and oppose Obamacare's contraceptive mandate in favor of religious people. Whether or not I care about the women that need it, people are already mad at me for not even supporting the right in particular, even if religion is not the reason (it really isn't in my case).
I can handle most political opinions, even if it's on the extreme end of the opposite side of where I stand on some of my strongest issues. However, there are some opinions or actions in political debates that I cannot even stand, and I would demonize anybody that believes it or does it. One example is that there are people everywhere on the internet (including this forum) that believe it's morally acceptable to bully or intimidate people that do not agree with them on any issue (or at least they villify those who wouldn't side with them). They could be neutral or on the opposing side and still get criticism for it, and it can be on any issue (even economic issues like if fast food should be illegal). I'm not going to call out any names or cite any examples from this site, but if this is true about you, then you seriously have problems. Another example is that there are some members on this site that support or defend Antifa, a group I cannot respect at all.
Anyway, here are the takeaways on what I believe about having an opinion or handling others' opinions, whether it's online or in real life:
I wouldn't say that anything I opppsed in that list is a liberal thing or conservative thing. While SJWs and Antifa are extremist left-wing groups, most of what I described can be both liberal and conservative. But usually, it's the liberals that do that. I don't know why liberals are more likely to do this, but this kind of behavior has put a negative reputation on the left wing. If you really don't agree with me on any of what I said in the list, please give me a valid reason why you wouldn't side with me on it.
Today's entry is not about where I stand on each of the political issues (i.e. gun control, religious liberty, border wall), but it's more about having or handling an opinion (i.e. boycotts for political reasons, political discrimination, and passion). As you see, I am right-winged, but not too far to the right. Imagine if there is a spectrum from 0% to 100%, where 0% is the absolute left (communist, full support of political correctness, anti-religion etc) 10% marks the alt-left line, 90% marks the alt-right line, and 100% is the absolute right (white supremacy, anarcho-capitalist, Christian extremist etc.). On that spectrum, I am at 83%, the divider between far-right and middle right. Although I seem to like renewable energy and recycling and have a soft spot for LGBT, I seem to be closer to the right end on most of the political issues (such as the racial issues, economic issues, and social issues like abortion and capital punishment). I would avoid the extremes on issues like that, but it's still far enough that some of the members on this forum can't even handle at all. Take for instance, I believe abortion should only be legal in extreme cases. I also support the Hyde Amendment and oppose Obamacare's contraceptive mandate in favor of religious people. Whether or not I care about the women that need it, people are already mad at me for not even supporting the right in particular, even if religion is not the reason (it really isn't in my case).
I can handle most political opinions, even if it's on the extreme end of the opposite side of where I stand on some of my strongest issues. However, there are some opinions or actions in political debates that I cannot even stand, and I would demonize anybody that believes it or does it. One example is that there are people everywhere on the internet (including this forum) that believe it's morally acceptable to bully or intimidate people that do not agree with them on any issue (or at least they villify those who wouldn't side with them). They could be neutral or on the opposing side and still get criticism for it, and it can be on any issue (even economic issues like if fast food should be illegal). I'm not going to call out any names or cite any examples from this site, but if this is true about you, then you seriously have problems. Another example is that there are some members on this site that support or defend Antifa, a group I cannot respect at all.
Anyway, here are the takeaways on what I believe about having an opinion or handling others' opinions, whether it's online or in real life:
- I am under the impression that passion is evil. I believe that those who have extreme passion over a political issue tend to let it consume them, which leads them into becoming a close minded bigot. These people are worse than those who are immature and/or uneducated.
- White privilege does not exist. Nobody is being oppressed. If you invoke the white privilege card in any circumstance, you are in fact being racist towards every group. Invoking it is racist against minorities because it belittles them while it is racist against white people because it encourages or suggests persecution of or intolerance towards white people.
- Reverse oppression isn't real. It's basically another excuse to hate on the groups that haven't been oppressed in American history.
- It's okay to be neutral to a political issue, even if it's a serious one. In fact, you're better off being neutral because people in politics and political discussions tend to be very angry people. If even being neutral to the issue or not caring about it at all is "evil", well it isn't. It means the person you're dealing with is extremely passionate over the issue, which I said above is an evil trait.
- I am against boycotting a business for political reasons. Whatever opinions they have or whoever they support does not affect you or their products/services. Remember when Papa John's opposed Obamacare's employer mandate? That had no effect on the pizzas. Just the management that doesn't affect you. Plus, political boycotts like this is intolerance.
- Do not support or defend Antifa. Some may think they are a peaceful protest group against fascists, but they aren't. They are terrorists. Using violence to silence your political opponents is terrorism. Plus, they're aren't targeting all fascists. Instead, they are targeting conservatives, free speech people, capitalists, and police officers. Not only that, if they claim to target only fascists, why would they tear down a Kate Steinle vigil? She's not a fascist, and there's nothing offensive about mourning her.
- We should all know that discrimination based on race, religion, sex, class, and sexual orientation are bad, but political discrimination is also just as bad as all that. You don't have to agree with them, but you should respect their opinion, their right to have an opinion, and their right to even enjoy their time. Yes, they should properly explain why they take that side, but even if they don't, you shouldn't force your beliefs on them or insult them.
- Even if someone supports something wrong (like racism) or another bad idea (like communism), you have no reason to bully, intimidate, or physically attack them for doing so. Let the bigots be bigots and suffer the consequences of their own words or actions. Being mean to them is just as bad as they are. People that support bad ideas have other reasons to support them. It's also worth mentioning that most victims of political violence aren't even bigots.
- Under no exception is violence acceptable. Even if the issue is serious, violent protests will not solve it. Instead, it would encourage violence by others.
- The biggest bigots in America aren't the well-known hate groups. It's the Social Justice Warriors. They hate white men, Christians, and other groups that aren't underrepresented. They are looking for trouble all the time. They namecall people who disagree with them and defend their behavior. They trash everyday things as offensive because of little details that people do not pay too much attention too. And they support strict censorship of something that doesn't need to be censored according to the FCC. These are the kind of people in politics I can't tolerate. I would probably even avoid doing business with them.
I wouldn't say that anything I opppsed in that list is a liberal thing or conservative thing. While SJWs and Antifa are extremist left-wing groups, most of what I described can be both liberal and conservative. But usually, it's the liberals that do that. I don't know why liberals are more likely to do this, but this kind of behavior has put a negative reputation on the left wing. If you really don't agree with me on any of what I said in the list, please give me a valid reason why you wouldn't side with me on it.
