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  • Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    The idea that Capitalists are directly controlling the media and intentionally inflammatory to create endless culture war that divides the Proletariat against itself is a firmly leftist belief.

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      9 months ago

      I mean, it’s also objectively true, but “leftist” and “true” align more often than not.

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        9 months ago

        Leftists generally are correct and also morally superior to conservatives, yes. Conservativism is reactionary and opposes liberation, in favor of maintaining current power structures, even if it relies on outward hatred of the less fortunate.

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          9 months ago

          Although it is understandable that you are frustrated with the „others“, I think the „right wing nutjobs“ are not what conservatism actually aspires to be.

          If you read up on conservative values, the ideas are partly morally sound:

          • limited government
          • rule of law
          • fiscal responsibility
          • human dignity

          Those were the only ones I could find that are most probably agreeable. I agree that fascists are evil but if we put everyone in that basket who wants to take care of their homeland we’re no better than them. We should know better.

          Or did I not understand you correctly?

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            9 months ago

            In my opinion, the actions of conservative people and politicians are inconsistent with their stated values.

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              9 months ago

              I agree. Thats why I said it. Conservatism isnt the enemy. People are riled up against each other and ultimately themselves.

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            9 months ago

            There’s a difference between espoused values and practical plans. Conservatives want strong government, draconian punishment to keep people in line, limited social safety nets, and traditional gender roles and family structure. All of this is built on regressive outlook and results from reactionary outlook.

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              9 months ago

              That is what current „conservative“ politicians in certain countries do. What I‘m saying is that we‘re only hurting ourselves if we hate each other. Instead we must agree on things and keep each other honest imo.

              One reason why conservatives turn to right wing nutjobs is because someone (populists) promises them answers they can understand. The evidently more educated side instead looks down on them. Its obvious from the derogatory language some people use.

              I‘m saying we wont make this world better by killing each other. The enemy is in control of the media and tries to cut off education (paywall it, dilute it) so we‘re easier to manipulate.

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                    9 months ago

                    Correct, which is why the left needs to win over right wingers and convince the right to become left, as the right stands in support of this power structure.

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      9 months ago

      I know. I‘m just trying to get peeps from hating each other because this only helps those in power.

      From the downvotes I deduce that not everyone likes the idea.