Rarely do I write my comments, rather, I choose to express myself using memes in the forum. But early this morning, something occurred to me that cannot be explained with a meme, which is this: Defining a leftist comes down to one word (one pronoun) - ME.

The leftist movement is a collective of very selfish people. To a leftist (not a classic liberal), it's all about "me" and no one else matters, especially those on the right, under the disguise of "caring".

Example #1: Abortion and the right to choose. It's not about that unborn child, it's about what is convenient for "me", disguised as caring for the woman and her "rights". To a conservative, or pro-life advocate, it's about that baby-to- be and its right to live.

#2: To a leftist, guns scare "me" and so they must be banned. The disguise, following the recent mass shootings, is that they care for the children. To a conservative, or gun-rights advocate, it's about being able to defend and protect those children (and others) from those who would harm them.

#3: Free speech. To a leftist, if your speech offends "me", you are not allowed to express it. You will be banned from social media, confronted in restaurants...but leftists can say and do whatever they want without consequence. Why does "hate speech" only apply to the right? The disguise is that only your speech is offensive and needs to be silenced to protect "me".

#4. Gay rights/transgender: We've come a long way from "What we do in our bedrooms is none of your business" to where we are today. LGBTQXYZ now owns the month of June. They are featured in commercials, TV shows and movies, and now in the classrooms and bathrooms. Why? Because it's all about "me". The disguise? Equality. They care for all people, or so they say, unless you're straight and white.

#5. Which leads us to race. America has come a very long way since the 50's and before, but you wouldn't know it if you listen to the left. To Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, SJL, Maxine, Oprah, and the rest of their "leaders", it's not really about helping the black community (the disguise), it's really about "me". They've exploited that community and have gotten rich because of it. If they really cared about conditions in the black communities, why haven't we seen improvements in their lives over the past 50 years? Oh, and don't forget the so-called leaders of Black Lives Matter. Buying expensive homes is all about "me", not you.

I could go on with every leftist agenda - climate change, inflation, shortages, women's rights beyond pro-choice, et al, and it all boils down to that one word - me.

Fill in the gaps if you will. These are just my thoughts on a Sunday morning. Thanks for stopping by. How about a few memes on this subject?

Yes sir!! And it all starts in elementary school when they are not told to be quiet so everyone else can learn, but are given carte blanche to "express" themselves.

Well-written & 100% on point.

Now, when will those who claim to have been offended show up to wail & gnash teeth? Come on out & show yourself for who you are.

doubledog said:

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The "me" philosophy is universal, left, right and in between.

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Used to, the me was not in sports teams. Media though has found clowns who stick out and sells tickets to their broadcasts.

Just wonder how an Army platoon works now adays with flamers and trans who are there not to do a job, but get attention.

rocky the dog said:

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The leftist movement is a collective of very selfish people. To a leftist (not a classic liberal), it's all about "me" and no one else matters, especially those on the right, under the disguise of "caring".

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This coupled with a steady overdose of hypocrisy is the only way leftism exists.

doubledog said:

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The "me" philosophy is universal, left, right and in between.

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Sure you can find it on both sides but the bell curves look totally different. Just look at charitable donations between left and right. It's not even close

Good post. Leftists are ugly spoiled children ceaselessly throwing temper fits to manipulate others into giving them what they want.

Your post is on point, rocky.

Selfishness is at the root of every deadly sin. It is the root of all evil, money is simply an aspect.

Spot on Rocky. At bottom, leftism and Marxism is a wholesale rejection of "love thy neighbor as thyself".

The enemy seeks to rob us of the joy that God wants for us. It's no coincidence that those who succumb to their message are so unhappy.

Excellent foundational arguments.

The only thing I would adjust, is it's not purely a feeling of "me" because that would lead towards independence, which a right leaning foundational principle. It's still a form of "me" in that the liberal says to themselves,

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"I feel this way, I'm smart, I'm educated, I've considered all the arguments, and I'm right. Since I've taken the time to determine what's best in every scenario, I must share my goodness and my wealth of knowledge with others. If they tell me "no" we'll then they simply haven't taken the steps I have, they have gone through the rigorous self reflection that I have, they haven't studied it like I have, and they must be educated. I will say things like, 'educate yourself' or 'where did you go to college?' and I will challenge their educational foundations. I will continue this until they break. If they don't break I will try other means including wielding government force, because if they don't know what's good for them, I'll have to step in."

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They aren't doing this out of selfishness. If that were the case, Leftist politicians wouldn't have armed guards or live in gated communities.

It's narcissism. We've created multiple generations of narcissists through an education system who has pushed the "You can do anything you want. You can be anything you want." But left off the most important characteristic of that theme. It will take varying levels of hard work to get there.

Spot on. Lifelong t-sip friend is a hard core lib and has gone off the rails. He's convinced that only Democrats care about people. However, every time I point out how Biden's policies are destroying this country, he immediately reverts to how "that doesn't impact me at all". Extremely self centered.

I never realized that Beeker was one of the first liberals

rocky the dog said:

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Rarely do I write my comments, rather, I choose to express myself using memes in the forum. But early this morning, something occurred to me that cannot be explained with a meme, which is this: Defining a leftist comes down to one word (one pronoun) - ME.

The leftist movement is a collective of very selfish people. To a leftist (not a classic liberal), it's all about "me" and no one else matters, especially those on the right, under the disguise of "caring".

Example #1: Abortion and the right to choose. It's not about that unborn child, it's about what is convenient for "me", disguised as caring for the woman and her "rights". To a conservative, or pro-life advocate, it's about that baby-to- be and its right to live.

#2: To a leftist, guns scare "me" and so they must be banned. The disguise, following the recent mass shootings, is that they care for the children. To a conservative, or gun-rights advocate, it's about being able to defend and protect those children (and others) from those who would harm them.

#3: Free speech. To a leftist, if your speech offends "me", you are not allowed to express it. You will be banned from social media, confronted in restaurants...but leftists can say and do whatever they want without consequence. Why does "hate speech" only apply to the right? The disguise is that only your speech is offensive and needs to be silenced to protect "me".

#4. Gay rights/transgender: We've come a long way from "What we do in our bedrooms is none of your business" to where we are today. LGBTQXYZ now owns the month of June. They are featured in commercials, TV shows and movies, and now in the classrooms and bathrooms. Why? Because it's all about "me". The disguise? Equality. They care for all people, or so they say, unless you're straight and white.

#5. Which leads us to race. America has come a very long way since the 50's and before, but you wouldn't know it if you listen to the left. To Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, SJL, Maxine, Oprah, and the rest of their "leaders", it's not really about helping the black community (the disguise), it's really about "me". They've exploited that community and have gotten rich because of it. If they really cared about conditions in the black communities, why haven't we seen improvements in their lives over the past 50 years? Oh, and don't forget the so-called leaders of Black Lives Matter. Buying expensive homes is all about "me", not you.

I could go on with every leftist agenda - climate change, inflation, shortages, women's rights beyond pro-choice, et al, and it all boils down to that one word - me.

Fill in the gaps if you will. These are just my thoughts on a Sunday morning. Thanks for stopping by. How about a few memes on this subject?

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You should "use your words" more often, Rocky!!!

Muy said:

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Spot on. Lifelong t-sip friend is a hard core lib and has gone off the rails. He's convinced that only Democrats care about people. However, every time I point out how Biden's policies are destroying this country, he immediately reverts to how "that doesn't impact me at all". Extremely self centered.

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Pssst. This dude ain't your friend. Hate to tell you that. He'd lock you up if you stood in the way of his agenda.

Better keep that in the back of your mind.

I asked one of the liberals in my family if anything they believe in requires personal responsibility and she was speechless. Their entire worldview is that they shouldn't be responsible for their actions.