The paradox.Forcing ppl to stop forcing their beliefs on others.Liberalism cant survive if it tolerates illiberalism https://twitter.com/aoksimpson/status/820347312975343619 …
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Replying to @HPluckrose
and the same for conservatism ('illiberlism' as you call it). It can't tolerate liberalism.
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@aoksimpson No. We ( or I - I shouldn't assume ur view) must oppose authoritarianism. Not same as conservatism. Far left is illiberal too.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @HPluckrose
but to work, liberalism has to be universal, no? So is therefore authoritarian to those that can't accept it?
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That's the paradox. The only way to prevent ppl from forcing their views on others is by force. Prosecuting them.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @aoksimpson
The only alternative is to say 'everyone is allowed to live as they wish including making others live as they say'. Doesn't work
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Have to agree You can live as a far-right religious conservative & I can live as a far-left atheist & we leave each other alone.
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In this way liberalism is a compromise enabling ppl to live together rather than a position in itself.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @aoksimpson
Not that the conservatives opposed by the liberals in sense of right vs left. The left can't impose its values on right either.
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