Re: Imputing motive (Re: rethinking marxism
On Sep 28, 2006, at 4:35 PM, Angelus Novus wrote:
I wish I had a comprehensive theory as to why this is so prevalent on the left. When I lurk on right-conservative and far-right boards, I am always impressed by the patience and understanding shared between those who disagree on various points. When someone does not share the hegemonic opinion, the assumption is that they are confused or insufficiently informed, not that they are a bad person with bad motives or possibly a troll.
While I don’t agree with you about the right - maybe it’s an American
thing, but a lot of our right-wingers are mean and bitter shits - I
do wish we’d stop being so damned mean to each other*. Here and in
the larger world.
Doug
*except Stanley Aronowitz - it’s ok to be mean about him!