I have heard a lot lately that liberalism (political progressivistic, nanny-statism) is a mental disorder. Now, in the official, DSM kind of way, it isn't. But in the un-orderly, mentally located kind of way, it seems like it. I've tried repeatedly to understand why they think the way that they do ~ Why the government is the answer to all of life's ills ~ Why all of life's ills require an answer ~ Why I should pay for their answers.
And what I have discovered is .... nothing! It doesn't make sense. There aren't any reasons that make sense to me. So, am I dis-ordered or are they?
I've heard that it's nice to take care of all of those who can't take care of themselves - and I agree. But why should I be forced (through taxation) to be nice? Why can't I choose to be nice on my terms (charity)?
Why are they so afraid of expressions of Christianity in the public space? Why do they preach tolerance and acceptance and then force silence when the words don't match what they want to hear?
I'm afraid that I do understand those in charge of the progressive/statist platform - the politicians. I think that they think they know better than the common folks who just can't see the 'big picture'. I think that they think that we are less able to make good decisions than they. I understand that impulse. What I truly do NOT understand are those common folks who allow and support those platforms and politicians. Do they agree that they are less able to make decisions? That others are better/smarter/more capable? Internalizing that concept seems to be at odds with the intelligence and abilities of those who believe this. So, is it a dis-order?
I still don't know the answer to the question. I am no closer to understanding why they believe these things. But mental disorder seems better and better...
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