July 22, 2006
Why are people Leftists?
He answers the question better than I can, as any reason escapes me....
By John J. Ray
The answer in five words: "Leftists need to feel superior".Or, as T.S. Eliot famously put it: "Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm -- but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves." (From the 1950 play "The cocktail party")
But now for the details: (Follow this link to article and related writings.)
I haven't read completely the writings from John Ray and, therefore, cannot vouch for all that he offers; however, he started off with a lead-off hit in my book.
Posted by Woody M. at July 22, 2006 03:40 PM | TrackBackHalf the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm -- but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves.
Actually, this is how I perceive George W. Bush. He doesn't mean to be totally screwing things up... he can't help it if he's a bull in a china shop. I don't really hate the guy as much as I feel sorry for him.
Posted by e. nonee moose at July 23, 2006 07:20 PM
Moose, I tend to take up for Bush, not because I always agree with him, but because the other choice was worse--in my opinion. I do believe that Bush does mean well and is basically honest. Who else would start a war in Iraq on principle when it would be so costly politically?
Posted by Woody at July 23, 2006 08:15 PM
