two sides of the same coin
I've never associated myself with Democrats, Republicans or any other political parties out there. I've always stayed away from it because simply put, I think they're all from the same tree. Face it; whatever one side supports, the other side goes against. It'll always be that way.
As you all know, Viktor listens to Rush Limbaugh every day. Ergo, it's been part of my daily weekday, listening to him talk and get pissed off and laugh about inane things. Truth be told, I don't know why Democrats hate him so much. He's actually a great radio personality. Have any of you listened to "liberal" radio lately? It's so effing boring, they all sound like they're saying what people want to hear. No, I don't want to hear about how we're killing the ecosystem and that we should consume more rainforests, etc. (I'm being sarcastic there, sorry.) I want to hear about something that makes sense. I'm sick of people saying bad things about Bush. Everyone hates him. Granted, I don't like the guy that much but come on.
Anyway, what was I rambling about. Oh yeah. After that last paragraph, it doesn't mean I'm officially a Republican nor do I hate Democrats. Perhaps I'm a conservative...liberal? Hahahah. You have no idea how I try to debunk everything that Viktor has to say. He has a lot of opinion about politics, because he feels so strongly about what he believes in. Some people might think he's an arrogant know-it-all, but I think if they actually stop and think logically about what he's talking about, he actually makes sense.
I think what makes Viktor credible is the fact that he was a History Major. He knew stuff that went on in the past and applies them to the present. "There's just no way around it -- history repeats itself, in different versions. That's how you learn to become better," he would say.
I am trying to understand what exactly makes a Democrat a Democrat and a Republican a Republican. There's just too many trivial stereotypes floating about between the two. Examples:
A "liberal"
1. believes in peace, love, understanding (make love, not war!!11)
2. usually a vegan, a vegetarian, buys overpriced food at their nearest organic supermarkets
3. hates Bush
4. thinks the war in Iraq is a mistake (I have to agree, and even if overall I turn out to be wrong I still think they dealt with it poorly)
5. omg global warming!!111
A "conservative"
1. usually Caucasian and rich
2. very religious
3. hates gay people
4. hates Hillary Clinton and Al Gore
5. has a "support BUSH" sticker at the back of their cars
(I'm going to get flamed for this. Please don't. Wouldn't you want to see an outsider's point of view?) Like I said, these are trivial stereotypes -- they aren't and shouldn't be the basis of a political belief. The thing is, I don't know exactly how to define myself within this type of structure. I believe that mankind lives for the ultimate good, and aren't inherently evil. I believe most of us wish not to do anyone harm. I believe that I can't choose to take the side of the liberals just because I have an "alternative lifestyle". I believe that people who believe in God shouldn't hate anyone for their race, gender, etc. They shouldn't hate anyone at all. I believe that being a liberal doesn't make you cool, that just because you're young doesn't mean you can be a hippie about something so important (ie, the media). I believe that being a conservative doesn't mean you could stare down at me just because I'm not YOU.
I see so many people waving rainbow flags and saying "fuck republicans" and so many pick-up trucks around here with a "Support our Troops" sticker but still I think: how many of these folks really understand about what their banner says?
I listen to everything non-judgmentally and objectively, or at least I try to. I've now heard what an average conservative has to say (Limbaugh), more or less -- and although there are a lot of things he's said that I oppose in, he does make sense in certain areas. Now, who can point me to the direction of a liberal that actually talks about what he/she believes in and not what he/she hates? Is there a public personality out there that has an unwasted voice? I would really love to hear them speak. (Please don't say Stephen Colbert. I extremely love him and his wit, but I mean business.)
Would it be okay if I just decide not to label myself within the confines of these stereotypes and just believe in the greater good of all? In that respect, I know exactly who I am and that's all that matters to me.
As you all know, Viktor listens to Rush Limbaugh every day. Ergo, it's been part of my daily weekday, listening to him talk and get pissed off and laugh about inane things. Truth be told, I don't know why Democrats hate him so much. He's actually a great radio personality. Have any of you listened to "liberal" radio lately? It's so effing boring, they all sound like they're saying what people want to hear. No, I don't want to hear about how we're killing the ecosystem and that we should consume more rainforests, etc. (I'm being sarcastic there, sorry.) I want to hear about something that makes sense. I'm sick of people saying bad things about Bush. Everyone hates him. Granted, I don't like the guy that much but come on.
Anyway, what was I rambling about. Oh yeah. After that last paragraph, it doesn't mean I'm officially a Republican nor do I hate Democrats. Perhaps I'm a conservative...liberal? Hahahah. You have no idea how I try to debunk everything that Viktor has to say. He has a lot of opinion about politics, because he feels so strongly about what he believes in. Some people might think he's an arrogant know-it-all, but I think if they actually stop and think logically about what he's talking about, he actually makes sense.
I think what makes Viktor credible is the fact that he was a History Major. He knew stuff that went on in the past and applies them to the present. "There's just no way around it -- history repeats itself, in different versions. That's how you learn to become better," he would say.
I am trying to understand what exactly makes a Democrat a Democrat and a Republican a Republican. There's just too many trivial stereotypes floating about between the two. Examples:
A "liberal"
1. believes in peace, love, understanding (make love, not war!!11)
2. usually a vegan, a vegetarian, buys overpriced food at their nearest organic supermarkets
3. hates Bush
4. thinks the war in Iraq is a mistake (I have to agree, and even if overall I turn out to be wrong I still think they dealt with it poorly)
5. omg global warming!!111
A "conservative"
1. usually Caucasian and rich
2. very religious
3. hates gay people
4. hates Hillary Clinton and Al Gore
5. has a "support BUSH" sticker at the back of their cars
(I'm going to get flamed for this. Please don't. Wouldn't you want to see an outsider's point of view?) Like I said, these are trivial stereotypes -- they aren't and shouldn't be the basis of a political belief. The thing is, I don't know exactly how to define myself within this type of structure. I believe that mankind lives for the ultimate good, and aren't inherently evil. I believe most of us wish not to do anyone harm. I believe that I can't choose to take the side of the liberals just because I have an "alternative lifestyle". I believe that people who believe in God shouldn't hate anyone for their race, gender, etc. They shouldn't hate anyone at all. I believe that being a liberal doesn't make you cool, that just because you're young doesn't mean you can be a hippie about something so important (ie, the media). I believe that being a conservative doesn't mean you could stare down at me just because I'm not YOU.
I see so many people waving rainbow flags and saying "fuck republicans" and so many pick-up trucks around here with a "Support our Troops" sticker but still I think: how many of these folks really understand about what their banner says?
I listen to everything non-judgmentally and objectively, or at least I try to. I've now heard what an average conservative has to say (Limbaugh), more or less -- and although there are a lot of things he's said that I oppose in, he does make sense in certain areas. Now, who can point me to the direction of a liberal that actually talks about what he/she believes in and not what he/she hates? Is there a public personality out there that has an unwasted voice? I would really love to hear them speak. (Please don't say Stephen Colbert. I extremely love him and his wit, but I mean business.)
Would it be okay if I just decide not to label myself within the confines of these stereotypes and just believe in the greater good of all? In that respect, I know exactly who I am and that's all that matters to me.