Chinese Democracy?
One of the great joys of living in our magnificent country is having the ability to articulate our political beliefs without the threat of recrimination or reprisal from parties with differing views. Unfortunately, there are some voters that feel the need to belligerently impose their views on others without using tact or decorum. One of my volunteers wound up meeting one of these unfortunate individuals yesterday.
I would like to congratulate this individual for their effective use of bully tactics. Instead of simply letting this volunteer know you support another candidate and sending her on her merry way, you saw fit to use her as a verbal punching bag. It may interest you to know that this individual comes from a country that had an oppressive regime that used violence during the electoral process. Just as we were in the midst of convincing her that our democracy was predicated on mutual respect, you saw fit to show her otherwise.
I’m just glad you are rooting for the other team….
posted by Unapologetic Ex-Winnipegger @ 2:00 PM
5 comments
5 Comments:
It just goes to show that the right thinks the left is mistaken and the left thinke the right is evil...
That's a real education in how the left attracts and derives support from idiots!
Personally... I go right up to the houses with dipper signs and offer them the info.
Nobody has done more than tell me to get off their property! Which I respect.
As a politics student, you would believe that I would be surounded with individuals that although may not agree with certain points of view, at least are mature enough to accept them as valid. However, those in the 'other' camp feel almost a divine imposition, and relegate all other views to idiocy. That in itself shows as much a lack of respect as it does inteligence.
Mate, tell me about it...
I have to live in China!
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I'm not sure why one unpleasant encounter with a member of the "other side" can lead to comments about the left attracting idiots? It's nice to make sweeping generalizations, but the reality is that both sides (or all three sides if you will) attract support from idiots who feel that their particular ideology is somehow superior to all others. Arrogance, stupidity and self-righteousness are not the exclusive domain of one "side".
I'm sorry that your volunteer had an unfortunate encounter. I've had that happen when I've been out on the election trail and it's not fun. Especially when you're busting your hump (on your own time) trying to get the message across. Hope it doesn't taint their view of our political system for too long!
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