a simple question
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A couple of days ago, I talked a little bit about one of my favorite authors, Michael Malice. I mentioned some of his pithy quotes that have really helped me understand how people operate and think politically. He has another tool I've found quite useful. It's a simple test to see if someone is left-wing or right-wing. It's a simple yes-or-no question. It works best if you ask someone in a live conversation, where they don't have time to pause and think. The idea is that you have to answer it right away... and through that answer we can determine if you are left-wing or right-wing with 100% accuracy. Are you ready? Here's the question: Are some people better than others? Yes or no. .... Okay... have your answer? Now, let's find out what you are... If you answered Yes with no qualifications... Congratulations, you are right-wing! If you answered with no, or went off on a speech... you are left-wing. Here's the reasoning: Reality has a hierarchy, whether you admit it or not. Are some people better at hockey than others? Yes. Are some people better looking than others? Yes. Are some people better people than others? No matter how you slice it, some people are better than others. A proper right-winger has no problem acknowledging this reality. A left-winger, on the other hand, feels the need to give a speech about equality. But the truth is, they're just setting up their own hierarchy. The man who says no one is better isn't being humble. He thinks he's better than you for saying it. It's a moral hierarchy that they construct for themselves, where they get to be at the top. That's the logic. What do you think? Is it a good test? stay close, ~ Clay p.s. I'm working relentlessly on my upcoming Charlie Kirk piece. That's all I'll be doing until it's done. Just wanted you to know that. |
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are some people better than others?
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Last night, I sent you guys a yes-or-no question. A test that I learned from Michael Malice. "Are some people better than others?" I didn't expect such a huge response, but I got it. The question really fired you guys up. I received more replies than I am able to handle. I read every single one of them, and am still reading them as they come in. If I didn't respond to you, I'm sorry; I just had too many, but know that I read what you wrote and appreciate the feedback. But there was a recurring theme among your replies. Those of you who answered with a flat yes thought it was a great question and very revealing. Those of you who answered with a No, or a speech about equality and God... well, you were more uncomfortable with it. You didn't think it was a very good question; you gave me a lot of reasons as to why, but one of them stood out above all. Almost everyone who disagreed with me said some version of the same thing... 'In the eyes of God, no one is better than anyone else.' For me personally, I struggle with the question, but if you ask me to answer right away with a yes or no... My answer is yes. A flat yes is closer to what I intuitively believe than a flat no. That's just the truth. But I'd also be lying if I didn't tell you that I struggle with that answer as I reflect on it afterwards. Here's a follow-up question I want to leave you with... How do you think a progressive would answer that question? Do you think they would have a similar answer to you, or a different one? stay close, p.s. I'll be head down, working relentlessly on the Charlie Kirk piece until it's done. If you want to fuel the work while I write, send me a tip or join my membership. I can't tell you how much it lifts my spirits when I'm deep into a heavy piece and a tip or a new subscription comes in. It means the world to know you've got my back. You are what keeps this whole project alive. |
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