This is what I love about the left. We can come up with a thousand criticisms for each other because we are aware that we will understand them, and we all have a problem with perfect being the enemy of good. Meanwhile right-wing followers are like: I shall align myself with literal Nazis on the off chance they will prevent women from having any power over me! And never get around to criticizing anyone but the straw man left, while their leaders are flashing Nazi salutes.
The arguments on the left remind me of the debates I have with myself. Logical, nuanced, taking time to figure out what works best for a situation.
Meanwhile, the arguments on the right remind me of the emotional outbursts I had as a kid. Confused, scared, unable to make sense of the confusing world around me and lashing out in response.
This is what I love about the left. We can come up with a thousand criticisms for each other because we are aware that we will understand them, and we all have a problem with perfect being the enemy of good. Meanwhile right-wing followers are like: I shall align myself with literal Nazis on the off chance they will prevent women from having any power over me! And never get around to criticizing anyone but the straw man left, while their leaders are flashing Nazi salutes.
The arguments on the left remind me of the debates I have with myself. Logical, nuanced, taking time to figure out what works best for a situation.
Meanwhile, the arguments on the right remind me of the emotional outbursts I had as a kid. Confused, scared, unable to make sense of the confusing world around me and lashing out in response.