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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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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Consoling Ralph Waldo Emerson words on subject. "Civilization is a good swimmer, and storms and waves cannot easily drown him".
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