John Ray is on target, as always, regarding Leftism.
Why is a man as privileged as John Kerry on the Left of politics? Why are people who are well-organized, well-paid and successful in life often Left-leaning? Surely they should be thankful for the system that gave them their success instead of wanting to tear it down? The answer is really quite simple. If your life had made you feel superior to most people wouldn’t you want to be treated in a superior way too?
Although there was a flap about Kerry’s SUVs, people don’t often note the hypocrisy of many others except in passing. I believe you must be willing to live the way you talk about wanting everyone to live if you expect to impose that lifestyle on others. There are many private jets sitting in hangars just waiting for Barbra, Michael Moore, Susan and Tim, and Hanoi Jane to whisk them to their next destination where a limosine awaits to shuttle them to a villa or five-star hotel. During an interview inside one of these conveyances or between, they can rant and rave about how we should all be driving electric cars and recycling paper.
Read John’s post. He has most of the answers.
You betcha, put your way of life where your mouth is!
In fact I drive a paper car and recycle electricity!
Comment by wallace — May 8, 2004 @ 4:28 pm
My mom and I were just talking about this last night. I think the fact is that many people just don’t think critically about these things. I swear on voting day many people think “well, Democrats represent the common man, and Republicans represent fat white millionaires, so I’ll vote Democrat.” These party stereotypes really have nothing to do with reality, but they persist because few people are discerning enough to say “Hang on a minute: Michael Moore is a fat white millionaire!” People continue believe the stereotype of the party, dispite any evidence to the contrary.
Comment by Sarah — May 9, 2004 @ 1:51 am