Sonny Clark
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So, we hear and read the slurs and bashing about Liberals, Moderates, Conservatives, Republicans and Democrats, but what do those do, that do all of the bashing? What do they do differently from those they throw the slurs at, and criticize? What do they do that makes them patriots and well intended citizens? What separates them from the ones they are constantly slamming to the ground for having a different view and opinion? What label or designation makes one right, and signifies their loyalty and patriotism to America?
If we assume that all of those affiliated with all political persuasion, vote, then does it not follow that all voters share the same responsibility for a failed government? If not, how do we fault one and not the other? In other words, are all Republicans good and all Democrats bad? Are all Liberals bad, and all Conservatives good? Are Moderate Republicans better than Liberal Democrats? The point is, that when we have a mixture of all political persuasions serving in government, at the same time, and it takes a majority vote to pass and enact legislation and policies, who is at fault for a failed administration when things go against ones political opinions? And, does everyone consider the same administration a failure? Is it not an opinion based dislike or mistrust of a particular political persuasion that feeds our bias? And, could the same be said of those with a different opinion?
Are those that criticize and browbeats opposing political views and opinions, guilty of hypocrisy due to their own self-proclaimed virtuous acts? In other words, for example, one that votes for and supports a Republican ticket may well criticize those that votes for and supports a Democrat ticket, but find in the end that the Republicans made matters worse for everyone. I doubt that anyone could argue, that over the past 50 plus years, either political party has made us a stronger and more prosperous nation. We've had both Republican and Democrat administrations in control of government during that span, yet we have steadily declined as a nation.
Which begs the question, "is it not hypocrisy filled with opinion based bias that urges us to be critical of those with different political views and opinions"? On matters such as abortion, free speech, affirmative action, voter registration, wars, government assistance programs, Social Security, immigration, minimum wages, foreign policies, campaign financing, and other so-called hot button issues, who's right and who's wrong? Whose opinions and views are absolutely correct and considered to be undeniable and undisputable?
We can not claim absoluteness and factual our opinions and views, when in reality, that's all they are, just opinions and views of a subject or matter. So, when we throw hateful slurs and criticism at those with different political views, are we not being hypocritical in the sense that we may not be correct in our own opinions and views? Which color is better, yellow or blue? Which car is better, a two door or a four door? Which dog makes the best pet? Which tree has the prettiest leaves?
If we assume that all of those affiliated with all political persuasion, vote, then does it not follow that all voters share the same responsibility for a failed government? If not, how do we fault one and not the other? In other words, are all Republicans good and all Democrats bad? Are all Liberals bad, and all Conservatives good? Are Moderate Republicans better than Liberal Democrats? The point is, that when we have a mixture of all political persuasions serving in government, at the same time, and it takes a majority vote to pass and enact legislation and policies, who is at fault for a failed administration when things go against ones political opinions? And, does everyone consider the same administration a failure? Is it not an opinion based dislike or mistrust of a particular political persuasion that feeds our bias? And, could the same be said of those with a different opinion?
Are those that criticize and browbeats opposing political views and opinions, guilty of hypocrisy due to their own self-proclaimed virtuous acts? In other words, for example, one that votes for and supports a Republican ticket may well criticize those that votes for and supports a Democrat ticket, but find in the end that the Republicans made matters worse for everyone. I doubt that anyone could argue, that over the past 50 plus years, either political party has made us a stronger and more prosperous nation. We've had both Republican and Democrat administrations in control of government during that span, yet we have steadily declined as a nation.
Which begs the question, "is it not hypocrisy filled with opinion based bias that urges us to be critical of those with different political views and opinions"? On matters such as abortion, free speech, affirmative action, voter registration, wars, government assistance programs, Social Security, immigration, minimum wages, foreign policies, campaign financing, and other so-called hot button issues, who's right and who's wrong? Whose opinions and views are absolutely correct and considered to be undeniable and undisputable?
We can not claim absoluteness and factual our opinions and views, when in reality, that's all they are, just opinions and views of a subject or matter. So, when we throw hateful slurs and criticism at those with different political views, are we not being hypocritical in the sense that we may not be correct in our own opinions and views? Which color is better, yellow or blue? Which car is better, a two door or a four door? Which dog makes the best pet? Which tree has the prettiest leaves?
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