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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

QQQ re "reasonable self-loathing"

I wonder how many of the people who profess to believe in the leveling ideas of collectivism and egalitarianism really just believe that they themselves are good for nothing. I mean, how many leftists are animated by a quite reasonable self-loathing? In their hearts they know that they are not going to become scholars or inventors or industrialists or even ordinary good kind people. So they need a way to achieve that smugness for which the left is so justifiably famous. They need a way to achieve self-esteem without merit. Well, there is politics. In an egalitarian world everything will be controlled by politics, and politics requires no merit.


P.J. O'Rourke. Yes, for some people self-love is more important than accomplishment.

Posted by Bird Dog in Quotidian Quotable Quote (QQQ) at 12:14 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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Ouch....that was harsh, but for some leftists, I'm sure he's quite right.
#1 Nate on 2009-04-15 13:40 (Reply)
Ive had similar thoughts myself...but not about myself since about age 26. I have tried to convey that sentiment regarding leftists projecting their self loathing when topics related to the feelings of leftists arise over at Belmont Club. Feelings surely override facts with both the young and the left.
#2 Dave J on 2009-04-15 15:11 (Reply)
I think Mr. O'Rourke over-wondered and over-thought that one.
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#3 Meta on 2009-04-15 18:27 (Reply)
Una bella where do you disagree with Mr O'Rourke?
Are you going to cut your lawn this year in your tractor, wearing stilettos?
I just bought a 21" self propelled mower, so The Wife can help me cut the yard. I asked her to wear stilettos when she does it. She just gave me that crazy, I'm going to kill you look.
I wish she had multiple personalities like Luther's wife. I can handle that. It's when she comes at me with the meat cleaver that scares me a bit.
Roasting Al is a good idea.
Hope you are safe, and well!!
#3.1 jappy on 2009-04-15 21:07 (Reply)
Mr. O'Rourke seems to think leftists lack free will. His take is so full of cognitive dissonance, I don't know where to begin. Reread it very carefully and check your mind for a glitch or two.

Of course I wear my stilettos when I mow. I use the heels to aerate the lawn. :)
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#3.1.1 Meta on 2009-04-15 21:25 (Reply)

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