Motivational Inspiration for Conservatives

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   GA Andersonposted 5 years ago

   "Conservative intellectuals tend to be a dismal sort. By natural disposition we are pessimistic people. We cannot really be blamed for this, when one considers the history of mankind and particularly the sorry history of human governance. From starting unnecessary wars, to enslaving whole peoples, to reducing the masses to poverty through excessive taxation, man, when clothed with the right to rule others, has shown himself to be a tyrant-in-waiting."
   
   I admit it was the Elliot and Tolkien quotes that really drew my agreement, but what the hey . . .
   
   In the face of our national acceptance of CHAZ/CHOP, and our step-by-step acquiescence to the demonization of the law enforcement agencies that make our society livable, it was a refreshing bit of confirmation bias to read this essay.
   
   It's a short read:
   
   "A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship; but it is not this day! An hour of woe, and shattered shields, when the Age of Men comes crashing down; but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!”"
   
   Stand, Men of the West!
   
   GA

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      Miebakagh57posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      GA, tyranny can arise in any form of government. It depends on how people view it.

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      Sharlee01posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      GA, Good read.
      
      " In the face of our national acceptance of CHAZ/CHOP, and our step-by-step acquiescence to the demonization of the law enforcement agencies that make our society livable, it was a refreshing bit of confirmation bias to read this essay."
      
      There are many of us conservatives out here that although disappointed in how the Governor of Washington State and Mayor of Seattle are handling CHOP we do recognize it a 6 block radius in a  city that is very well-known a liberal city. That is pretty much also well-known for being tolerant of the homeless, and those that fall through the cracks of society. Not sure as you state that the nation accepts CHOP, perhaps tolerates is a better word.  Take into consideration the city of Seattle, and the very liberal people that live there. These citizens of CHOP certainly have not gained national acceptance, only tolerance, appeasement. So perhaps one need not be pessimistic in regards to CHOP or how in the end it will be handled.  It just hopefully disappear or run out of toilet paper, and return to what it was a few city blokes where homeless roam the streets.
      
      In regards to acquiescence to demonizing law enforcement, I choose to believe this is a minority of citizens.
      
      The country is well divided, but in my view, I have never witnessed Conservatives so displeased with the state of the country. We may have been pessimists by nature in days gone by ---
      
      "but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear"

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