PROMETHEAN ANTAGONIST

When observing contemporary politics, I’m rather amazed by the leftist “revolutionary” types who have become tacit supporters of the system — “The Man.” They’re in virtual lock-step obedience to every establishment institution in the country, from social media oligarchs to deep state intelligence agencies.

While I was growing up it was always the conservative traditionalists who supported the status quo, apologized for the inevitable flaws of those in power, and resisted those seen as contrary and disruptive.

Something rather odd has occurred of late in how people align themselves politically and the recent “viral” event (no pun intended) has made it even more obvious. Those who support heavy-handed “shutdowns” and punitive measures against those who disobey the state, are now more than likely to be those on the left. If one is skeptical regarding the threat posed by the virus and is opposed to the heavy-handed nature of some states’ shutdowns, they are likely to be conservative.

It’s become downright weird watching protestors confront police officers who are enforcing clear violations of the constitution — while the protestors are waving American flags (!)

I think this odd polarity still holds true even if one removes Donald Trump from the equation (remember the “Tea Parties”). Leftists adored every regulation and punitive action under Obama. Government secrecy was their favorite — under Obama. Conservatives are now the rebels, opposing the state and its edicts. If one wishes to venture outside their home unmolested by drones or police officers they are now branded “fascists.” It’s funny to see even women, African-Americans, and gays branded as “Nazis” for holding a belief in free speech and open dialogue. The left is now the devout defender of speech codes, the “deep state,” the FBI, CIA, establishment media and any accomplice that seeks to enhance the authority of government in our lives.

I had really wondered how this happened. Why the switch in values? Of course there are a lot of people on the left who will simply take their position if it’s opposite that of the current president. If Donald Trump appoints a gay man to the ambassadorship of Germany (as he has done) or seeks an international agreement outlawing the persecution of gays (as he is currently doing), the left will still scream that he is somehow a “homophobe.”

I’d maintain that the left has always been authoritarian in nature, whether a mere “busybody” or full-on Marxist thug. Beneath their rebel costume there has always been someone who opposed The Man because they wanted to become The Man.

I’ve concluded that the reason for the left’s new-found love for the current system is that they have now thoroughly permeated it. They can’t quite bring themselves to acknowledge that yet but they know they have more than a foot in the door. One might suggest that Donald Trump is the only thing remaining that has not been subverted to their ends. From elementary school through the academy, education has become a mere exercise in identity politics, major media sources are dominated by leftists, and where conservatism does exist, powerful forces in social media seek to crush any voice that strays off script from leftist orthodoxy. In the arts and entertainment the same stale Marxian conformity and demand for obedience.

The left now defends bad actors in the intelligence community, governors with draconian rules over daily life, and the dishonest crackpots of CNN and MSNBC, because they recognize that they are all manifestations of the “revolution’s” success. They are all on the same page regarding how the little people are to be ruled. Anyone opposed to the deep state or the opinions of establishment late night “comedy” is a counter revolutionary. The “revolutionaries” now run the system.

In the current virus hysteria, the left has come to realize how incredibly easy it is to confine compliant citizens to their homes. It’s no doubt that they would like to do the same thing as a response to the “threat of global warming.” This has thus far been a good test run.

Venezuela truly is the apparent model of things to come. In the end, the “revolution always eats its own.” They’ll no doubt be wanting an extra helping of stupid.

# posted by Promethean Antagonist @ 10:55 AM