I love this - it is very insightful about the human rights industry and the psychology of those who run it. They create this clown world with impunity because although a majority of people find these stories shocking, we do not live in a real democracy where this majority view becomes reflected in our governance. Next GE, most adults will trot along to their polling station and vote for more of the same - a cross in any box does it.
Agree! We just don't get a real choice though. The Brexit referendum was the last genuine democratic exercise which went the 'wrong' way as far as TPTB were concerned. Our system is wrong. If we changed the system we wouldn't have to suffer the lunacy you describe in your article because ordinary people know which way is up. Switzerland is often held up as an example of a very democratic country and I wonder how well they fare in deporting criminals.
I agree, two other examples if I may. Firstly, I spent some time in a refugee camp during the Balkans nastiness. One occasion a bus load were being brought in, and the TV cameras were there. I saw members of NGOs literally fight over whose banner would be next to the door when they were offloaded. Secondly, a couple of friends of mine provide respite care for foster kids from difficult backgrounds. They are absolutely convinced that everyone, including fundy terrorists, would be nice people if you just gave them enough love.
Strident ideologies aside, I'm fairly persuaded by the 'feminisation' of western liberal culture theory. Look at LinkedIn some days and it's men falling over themselves to talk about kindness and caring, checking in on people who are quiet, endless clucking and - inevitably - showing what great feminist allies they are.
Rebecca West was very perceptive about this - I've been thinking of writing a post on Black Lamb and Grey Falcon for a while, but it would involve a re-read and it's extremely long....
Seems like it's not simply that shit has to be hidden, but that shit needs to be thrown at some groups. Scapegoating. The Libtard crew has no problem blaming "anthropogenic" climate change on white men; apparently, the bridge that collapsed in Baltimore was designed by racists (i.e. white men); and you mentioned the antisemitism. So perhaps Kundera's observation could use a little adjustment.
I love this - it is very insightful about the human rights industry and the psychology of those who run it. They create this clown world with impunity because although a majority of people find these stories shocking, we do not live in a real democracy where this majority view becomes reflected in our governance. Next GE, most adults will trot along to their polling station and vote for more of the same - a cross in any box does it.
Yes, although I don't blame the electorate. When faced with a choice they tend to make the right one!
Agree! We just don't get a real choice though. The Brexit referendum was the last genuine democratic exercise which went the 'wrong' way as far as TPTB were concerned. Our system is wrong. If we changed the system we wouldn't have to suffer the lunacy you describe in your article because ordinary people know which way is up. Switzerland is often held up as an example of a very democratic country and I wonder how well they fare in deporting criminals.
"is it better to have more murderous sociopaths in your country, or fewer?" is a great question. Here are two others:
* How much public funding eventually finds its way (one way or another) into the hands of Britain's 'human rights' lawyers?
* Is Human Rights Lawyering the one industry at which Britain truly excels?
I absolutely believe that people deserve a decent defence, but how some human rights advocates sleep at night I’ve no idea.
They are ideological. They're not bad people; they just don't have any perspective.
I agree, two other examples if I may. Firstly, I spent some time in a refugee camp during the Balkans nastiness. One occasion a bus load were being brought in, and the TV cameras were there. I saw members of NGOs literally fight over whose banner would be next to the door when they were offloaded. Secondly, a couple of friends of mine provide respite care for foster kids from difficult backgrounds. They are absolutely convinced that everyone, including fundy terrorists, would be nice people if you just gave them enough love.
How pleasant it is to find there are still people in the world who can think straight
Strident ideologies aside, I'm fairly persuaded by the 'feminisation' of western liberal culture theory. Look at LinkedIn some days and it's men falling over themselves to talk about kindness and caring, checking in on people who are quiet, endless clucking and - inevitably - showing what great feminist allies they are.
Rebecca West was very perceptive about this - I've been thinking of writing a post on Black Lamb and Grey Falcon for a while, but it would involve a re-read and it's extremely long....
Please do it 👍 I'll also try to find what West has said.
All of the above with knobs on.
Seems like it's not simply that shit has to be hidden, but that shit needs to be thrown at some groups. Scapegoating. The Libtard crew has no problem blaming "anthropogenic" climate change on white men; apparently, the bridge that collapsed in Baltimore was designed by racists (i.e. white men); and you mentioned the antisemitism. So perhaps Kundera's observation could use a little adjustment.