Yup. I've said repeatedly that the right will lose because of their principles. The left has many authors and philosophers on record seeking to exploit this "flaw" in their political opponent. For the left, it's only political power. For the right, it's about the preservation of a culture. The left will not abandon the progressives who use underhanded tactics. This leaves the right with the options of abandoning their morals or losing so much political power that they no longer have a voice to shape their own culture unless they resort to the same tactics. I don't believe the right can win and salvage their principles.

The time to act was 3 decades ago. The right has virtually no avenue to shape the mainstream cultural narrative anymore. Now you are seeing them resort to extremes as a last ditch attempt to reclaim that narrative.

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(01-31-2021, 10:33 PM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(01-31-2021, 10:07 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: Any conservatives who are okay with AOC just to make a point are idiots. Her ideas are not the only thing people should be concerned about, its her ideology that makes her dangerous. And more young people than I care to think about see her as the future which means they think like she does.

I've often wondered why conservatives don't play fire with fire. I guess they feel they have a reputation to protect. They may need to loosen their grip and grow a pair because the left isn't playing around but they are playing for keeps.

Don't underestimate people's ability to recognize extremism. She plays well in narrow segments but not widely. Have you ever noticed how Bernie receives high regards from the left but his ideas are either mitigated or dismissed? Bernie and AOC work in the 'aspirational' realm.

You're one of my favorite posters here, but you neglect the narrative. I have been learning a lot about Gramsci and Sorrel's views on the myths that shape culture. The left has almost a complete monopoly on shaping American mythology. The right is losing their ability to shape that, and, when it's gone, you will see a major overhaul in our nation. This is also somewhat neglecting the roles other nations are playing in weakening America.

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