qwertyytrewq wrote:
I'm not particularly a fan of American politics or discussing American politics but in Sarah Palin's case, I think the vitriol against her was well-deserved 100%. Even the Republicans themselves disowned her.
I have no problem with people who disagree with her policies, consider her unqualified to govern, or what have you. But someone once put together a compilation of hundreds of posts and tweets about her like "I hope she dies in a fire" or "I hope she gets cancer" or things like that. That kind stuff definitely moves from well-deserved into douchebag territory. I may not be fond of Obama, but the worst thing I would wish on the man is a failed reelection bid.
qwertyytrewq wrote:
I need more info: Could you explain in what way is the relationship between the "political left" and "hard work" like kryptonite? Even if you yourself don't believe it, I would like to see how this claim be justified.
What I was getting at is the fundamental difference between the economically conservative and economically liberal. The former hope to better themselves through their own efforts, and want the government to stay out of the way. They want low taxes and a regulatory environment that is conducive to small business. The economic liberal, however, sees the role of government to level the playing field by taking from those who have too much, and giving to those who aren't doing as well. They view government as the means to improving their position instead of an obstacle.
The notion that the means to improve oneself coming from within through hard work and effort is a central theme of conservative thought, but of course when it comes to learning Japanese there really isn't a viable alternative in terms of having some external agent leveling everything out. I mention it merely as a counterpoint to Dizmox's theory as to who on the political spectrum this site's premise might resonate with.
