And ultimately, I feel that authentic political engagement comes from your own values and not fear of associating with people who are in your corner for the wrong reasons. It’s entirely possible to reject mainstream political narratives across the board, come to your own conclusions, and end up somewhere other than the center.
Absolutely. When you come to your own conclusions, it’s easy to disavow radicals that want to rub shoulders with you. When you follow an ideology, you’re forced to associate with everyone who claims to follow that ideology.
And ultimately, I feel that authentic political engagement comes from your own values and not fear of associating with people who are in your corner for the wrong reasons. It’s entirely possible to reject mainstream political narratives across the board, come to your own conclusions, and end up somewhere other than the center.
Absolutely. When you come to your own conclusions, it’s easy to disavow radicals that want to rub shoulders with you. When you follow an ideology, you’re forced to associate with everyone who claims to follow that ideology.