Can we not be defeatist? Being realistic is always good but defeatism is counter-productive. Trying to fix things is better than not trying.
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"The reasonable left is too small. You can't do anything!" It reminds me of this attitude.pic.twitter.com/Nr52CXaYqu
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Amazing how many ppl are complaining to me that no-one sees the problem or is willing to tackle it. Imagine if they got together & did?
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I'm not a hopeless idealist who think solutions are easy but I get tired of ppl who just want to say everything is terrible & always will be
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This is a big problem with SocJus forms of feminism & LGBT rights activism - failing to celebrate progress & determination to be pessimistic
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But the problem on centre-Left is a bit different. They feel disheartened & futile coz not being heard. Def won't be if you don't speak tho!
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Public attitudes are problem but we're the public! So are all ppl we speak to!Matters whether we say 'we're fucked' or 'how do we fix this?'
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OK, maybe I am a hopeless idealist.
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I sense very little in way of solutions from them any time soon, just doubling down of same old tired finger wagging tactics.
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A period of reflection and soul searching might help. After that it is time to build some bridges.
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