I didn't mean to insult you, and I'm sorry you feel that way by me. I didn't understand that you were contributing to a flood. That surely changes the impact you have.
I do believe that I can effect change. I just don't have faith in republican democracy. My opinion of the masses is too low. Every day we are inundated by incredibly successful marketing strategies that manipulate people via their base inclinations. Thus I know that vast groups can be directed, even focused. But honestly? That's the sad part. The average person isn't politically or philosophically minded enough to contribute fairly. Most people can't even manage the ethics necessary to live well as an individual.
I didn't mean to come off as snotty, just crochety. I truly hope you succeed. I honor your direction and energy, though I do not share it.
I think it's unfair to say "people like me" make your job hard. It's true I don't add my strength to your pursuit, but I am not weakening it. The blame for that belongs squarely with your opposition, the conservative dipshits who fight to uphold the awful legislation that you are attempting to correct. I agree with you about the issues, yo. I just can't fight on your scale. I do what fighting I do face to face.
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Date: 5/11/11 02:44 am (UTC)From:I do believe that I can effect change. I just don't have faith in republican democracy. My opinion of the masses is too low. Every day we are inundated by incredibly successful marketing strategies that manipulate people via their base inclinations. Thus I know that vast groups can be directed, even focused. But honestly? That's the sad part. The average person isn't politically or philosophically minded enough to contribute fairly. Most people can't even manage the ethics necessary to live well as an individual.
I didn't mean to come off as snotty, just crochety. I truly hope you succeed. I honor your direction and energy, though I do not share it.
I think it's unfair to say "people like me" make your job hard. It's true I don't add my strength to your pursuit, but I am not weakening it. The blame for that belongs squarely with your opposition, the conservative dipshits who fight to uphold the awful legislation that you are attempting to correct. I agree with you about the issues, yo. I just can't fight on your scale. I do what fighting I do face to face.