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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-27-06 04:38 PM
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15. Extremists on both the Left and the Right that see things as they should
be, according to their own particular ideology.....

In fact, Extremists tend to stress the way that things ought to be, but usually leave out the steps on how to get there based on the true reality of our current politics.

So in the end result, Extremists can't really advocate a workable solution based on the frame called reality as much as railing about the problem.

Leftist Extremists believe that this America is an emperialistic capitalistic fascist and sadistic nation (which it is)....and that it has always been this way (which it has)....and that Government has always had a selfish ulterior motive for most of what it does (which is also true), including what some might call benevolent enterprises.

The problem, however, is that the solutions that Extremists espouse in solving these Government institutionalized issues are idealistically extreme and cannot be realized in the time and opportunities alloted to those who would make a difference. In essence, the solutions offered are an impossibility in today's world, and therefore are rendered ineffective. In addition, anyone not espousing the same impossible solutions are considered to be "them aginst us"....as the extremists as very little patiences for the Grey....and like it's Extremist Right opposite see much in the Black and the White.

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