I blame the extremes on both sides for the divisive rhetoric that characterizes public discourse today.
From the far left we are lectured and hectored by self-righteous, politically correct, tree-hugging wussy progressives who want us all to feel guilty for all the wrongs of the world. They want to make things right by reparations, redistributing wealth, saving the planet (and all it creatures.) They want the outliers of society to be treated as if they were normal.
From the far right we are treated to incredible conspiracies, distrust of government, threats of violence, distorted truths and the willingness to overthrow an election based on debunked claims of fraud.
Most liberals are not progressive. moderate liberals are willing to accept gradual change, but we don't agree with "In your face" attempts to enforce change. I, for one, am still a long way from accepting Drag Queen Story Hour as a good way to influence children.
You scolds, wallowing in your self righteousness, may frown and remind us that not everyone was as lucky as we were - that some folks are poor and starving and oppressed, or worse. Yes, I get that. I can empathize with others' pain.
But, I do not like being told how I ought to think.
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