A cynic's guide to society

Based on the observations of a confirmed anti-social hermit …

THE PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT

  • Ultra conservative – People serve the government. The government serves The Elite.
  • Conservative – People serve the government.
  • Liberal – The government serves the people.
  • Ultra liberal – The people ARE the government.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ECONOMY

  • Ultra conservative – The people and the government are there to make the economy grow. The economy serves The Elite.
  • Conservative – the people and the government are there to make the economy grow.
  • Liberal – The economy is a tool to help society grow.
  • Ultra liberal – The economy is a tool help society grow. Anyone who does not see this is evil.

SOCIAL HIERARCHY

  • Ultra conservative – HAVE’s are better than HAVE NOT’s. HAVE NOT’s are there to serve the HAVE’s.
  • Conservative – HAVE’s are better than HAVE NOT’s. The HAVE NOT’s deserve being HAVE NOT’s.
  • Liberal – HAVE’s are better than HAVE NOT’s. HAVE’s should help the HAVE NOT’s improve their lives.
  • Ultra liberal – We are all equal.

DIVERSITY

  • Ultra conservative – It’s US vs. THEM. If you are not US, you will face dire consequences.
  • Conservative – It’s US vs. THEM. THEY don’t deserve the same rights as US.
  • Liberal – It’s US vs. THEM. THEY deserve the same rights as US.
  • Ultra liberal – Stop labeling everyone already!

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

  • Ultra conservative – Religious law is more important than secular law. The Elite are above ALL laws.
  • Conservative – The law is the law, but if secular law disagrees with religious law it needs to be changed.
  • Liberal – Secular law is what is important. I needs to be fair though.
  • Ultra liberal – All Law enforcement folk are evil.

RELIGION

  • Ultra conservative – Religion is all about who has sex with whom and procreation. The Elite define the rules.
  • Conservative – Religion is all about who has sex with whom and procreation.
  • Liberal – Believe what you want to believe, just don’t force your beliefs on others.
  • Ultra liberal – All religions are evil.

THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Ultra conservative – Man has no effect on the environment (as long as the rich get richer that is).
  • Conservative – Man has no effect on the environment. It’s not worth worrying about it.
  • Liberal – If man does not stop destroying the environment we will all suffer.
  • Ultra liberal – Don’t you get it, we are PART of the environment. We are destroying ourselves!

HEALTHCARE

  • Ultra conservative – The purpose of healthcare is more profit for the super wealthy.
  • Conservative – Healthcare is only for those who can afford it.
  • Liberal – Healthcare is for the care of health. Everybody deserves it.
  • Ultra liberal – All healthcare professionals are evil (except nurses and EMT’s).

FOREIGN POLICY

  • Ultra conservative – It’s US vs. THEM. That won’t stop US from using THEM to increase profit for the super wealthy.
  • Conservative – It’s US vs. THEM. WE are so much better than THEM.
  • Liberal – Live and let live (unless they provoke a fight).
  • Ultra liberal – Why can’t we all just get along?

SEXUALITY

  • Ultra conservative – Woman should serve men. If you are not a heterosexual woman or man than you are an abomination.
  • Conservative – Woman should serve men. If you are not a heterosexual woman or man than you are a sinner..
  • Liberal – Live and let live.
  • Ultra liberal – What does sexuality even mean?

And some wonder why I am a confirmed anti-social hermit …

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