I love this. It's a classic tale of human nature.
This theme is applicable within any religion. Hell, I have even had to deal with "witchier than thou" pagans. And believe me when I say those types are especially annoying. What is it about human nature to insist that their tribe did something first, better, bigger - whatever!
Of course, this not only applies to religions and races but it also applies to politics. Conservative politics. I know. I have been told by a number of proclaimed conservatives that I am not conservative. Those people come out whenever I criticize the Prime Minister or his government. I've even been called Warren Kinsella. Seriously, I kid you not, right here on the pages of my own blog.
We are a house divided. And it is is going to bring our house down. Where are our foundations? What shall we build on?
And just where the hell am I going with this?
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The left rules the media and the cultural landscape because they have built a solid foundation for their philosophies. They know that edutainment creates loyal followers. In other words - voters! Young people, impressionable people are influenced by the media that they are exposed to. And what they are exposed to is something by Michael Moore or James Cameron. Left wing propaganda.
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Okay, long meandering rant but let's face it - it's been a long month for me. I had my roof replaced, basement renovated, a house full of guests, married off a daughter, went to Vegas and landed at YOW in a cocktail dress, feathered capelet and sequined pink skull shoes to head off to the Crowne Plaza to honour the phenomenon known as Ezra Levant. I think I am still a little high from meeting Mark Steyn (the world's only perfect man from what I can tell but that's another blog).
I'm tired. But I'm right. And yes, I am also that other right.
Hell, I am Rightchik.
I am not Jewish, but I am a New Yorker and I happen to have a graduate degree in theology. I'm also an insatiable political junky which is why I read this Canadian blog.
ReplyDeleteThe argument displayed in this video is an interesting metaphor for the the currents in the contemporary political/social debate, at least in America, and, mutatis mutandis, perhaps in the West.
There are three streams represented. Lefty chaotic iconoclasm, cultural conservatism, and principled, constitutional originalism, which is an appeal to the documentary framework of society and culture.
In the real world, originalists do not have as easy time shaming the others as the young woman did. People, generally, would prefer to eat the sandwich they want to eat, and argue (at cross purposes, from unperceived differing presuppositions) with those who would like the vocabulary of discussion to match what they have already decided to do anyway.
ericfromnewyork
Well, Eric from New York - that's a pretty damn good analysis. Not the only themes that can be read here but who can tell what purpose the film maker had here. Was there some deep meaning or was he just having a laugh?
ReplyDeleteEither way, thanks for reading the blog! Visit anytime.
Hey Rightchik, you possess something called "intellectual curiosity" a rarity these days.
ReplyDeleteThe conservative needs more independent thought, not less.
Oops, I meant to say the conservative movement needs more independent though.
ReplyDeleteGerry, you're making me blush. Not many men can do that...
ReplyDeleteJust doing my bit to help the Pagan Libertarian Movement.
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