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Saturday, February 19, 2005
The Far Left and the Far Right Have More In Common Then They Think
Your all blithering idiots! Sorry I had to be that blunt but I spent the morning cruising from blog to blog and seemed to keep stumbling upon these sites that just, quite simply, had nothing to say. It seems like they spend all their time and energy spinning hate and disgust for the other side. Instead of spending time trying to come up with one constructive thought about whats going on in the world they regurgitate what they just read on their favorite editorial site and then proceed to bash the opposite side for not seeing it their way.
I find it hard to believe that someone could actually believe their side is 100% right. Instead of bashing the other side maybe, and sit down when you read this, you might spend your time actually thinking of ways to better the political party you so staunchly protect, hold your leaders accountable for the promises they make and break, both parties have them.
No side is worse then the other because collectively they wouldn't be able to come up with one original thought to better themselves or mankind. Rather, they seem quite content with being pigeon holed in their own private hells.
Well, for any of you that this post might address I leave you with one thing to read, HAS FREETHOUGHT A CONSTRUCTIVE SIDE?, courtesy of the one blog, No Religion Now, that actually got me to think today and delivered me to writing this post.
Posted by The Bastard at 04:57 PM in The Bastard | Permalink
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Preaching to the choir here, my friend. For a practical way to express your displeasure with both parties, read my post "Specific Steps You Can Take Now"
http://4commonsensenow.blogspot.com/2005/01/specific-steps-you-can-tak_110592223286900531.html
The more people who will do what I advocate, the less power the parties will have, opening the door for a new breed of politician who isn't beholden to special interests or religious zealots.
Like the new site too.
Posted by: ken grandlund | Feb 20, 2005 2:22:56 AM
I agree with everything you wrote and it is time for change and thats what I'm looking for. Just changing your party affiliation is a great first step. Most Americans align themselves with "brand recognition" meaning, by a Ford always a Ford, By a Chevy always a Chevy. The same goes for party lines, "I'm a republican and thus must always vote republican" and vice versa. Most Americans don't realize that even if they don't have a party affiliation they can still vote for whoever they want they just can't vote in that parties primary elections for who they are going to have run for office.
I agree with the steps you proposed and I think that means that a new party is underway. I don't have to change my party affiliation because I was never affiliatied with one. "Lets roll!"
Posted by: The Bastard | Feb 20, 2005 9:33:14 AM
Oh, one other thing, this post was just addressing the blind followers out there in blogworld not the politicians, thats a whole nother post!
Posted by: The Bastard | Feb 20, 2005 9:35:35 AM
Right On, as it used to be said. Less rhetoric, more discourse.
Posted by: Robert | Feb 20, 2005 1:05:00 PM
right on. although i just tend to bash both sides.
Posted by: Conor | Feb 21, 2005 11:22:04 PM
Bastard,
As Ken said, you're preaching to the choir here also. Those blogs that you're blasting get so aggravating I find myself wanting to just turn off the computer and watch a movie.
I never have that problem reading your blog or Ken's and here are a few more that keep me interested:
Agoraphilia: http://agoraphilia.blogspot.com/
Blue Glow Worm: http://www.blueglowworm.com/site/
The Flights of Icarus Goodman: http://icarusgoodman.blogspot.com/
Timber: http://logs.rakel.us/timber/
Posted by: Whymrhymer | Feb 22, 2005 12:54:12 AM
I know I'm preaching to the choir but I almost jumped out a window before I sat down and posted. It made me feel better. thanks for the links to check out.
Posted by: The Bastard | Feb 22, 2005 1:19:19 AM
While I am guilty of bashing the Republicans at times, I really don't do it often. And I'm in total agreement with you. The reason I bash, when I do, is because I got so sick and tired of being called a moron, a bleeding heart, a hippie, stupid, a Clinton lover (which I'm not), a Sadaam lover (which I'm not), a tree hugger, a vegitarian, and I'm actually none of the above.
I'm tired.. No --- sick to death of the Republican bullying I see around here. So, the people I really can't stand are the ones guilty of all the name calling.
I hope you don't mind me linking to this post.
Posted by: Ticklebug | Feb 24, 2005 5:22:51 PM
The term "unasinous" is quite apt here.
Posted by: Irate Savant | Feb 25, 2005 4:52:23 PM
