The wide chasm versus minor differences

[ClimateSanity]

Since there seems to be resistance to the term liberal, I will refer to those on one side of the chasm and to others as being on the side of the chasm.

Those on the left side of the chasm see their way of political thinking as just the reality of life and those of us on the other side as something akin to Neanderthals and extremely backwards, bigoted and dangerous.

There are differences between those who are all on the same side of the chasm but these are insignificant in comparison to the differences between the two sides of the chasm.

The only time when this is not true is when a person has not clearly developed his political philosophy and/or has been brainwashed into believing an altered state of reality fed to them by the MSM.

Its these exceptions to the rule that can be persuaded to change their mind on some issue if given time and the right circumstances.

Unfortunately, here on TOL, there are very few who fit into this last category.

 

[patrick jane]

The left is like a cult, if they had even one leader with even an inkling of appeal, they would have all the power. They're looking for their new cult hero to emerge.

 

[annabenedetti]

Since there seems to be resistance to the term liberal

I don't see resistance to the term liberal, in fact that word doesn't seem to be used that much by the alt-right here. They're more likely to use libtard, demonrat and "the left."

Those on the left side of the chasm see their way of political thinking as just the reality of life and those of us on the other side as something akin to Neanderthals and extremely backwards, bigoted and dangerous.

Interestingly, you spoke for the side you're not on and didn't speak for your side at all.

So how do you see your way of political thinking and how do you view those on the other side?

The only time when this is not true is when a person has not clearly developed his political philosophy and/or has been brainwashed into believing an altered state of reality fed to them by the MSM.

Change MSM to Breitbart/FOX/InfoWars and you've got the alt-right.

Unfortunately, here on TOL, there are very few who fit into this last category.

Because Trump is a polarizer, not a uniter. The damage is done and I don't think anything short of another 9/11 or worse will bring the two sides of the divide any closer together. If even then.

 

[Jonahdog]

The left is like a cult, if they had even one leader with even an inkling of appeal, they would have all the power. They're looking for their new cult hero to emerge.

Well you have certainly found your cult leader. think about that for a minute---a cult leader.

 

[jgarden]