[Conservatism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservatism) — by definition — is “a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, **stressing the importance of established hierarchies and institutions** (such as religion, the family, and **class structure**), and preferring gradual development to abrupt change”.
The *sole* value of conservatism is respect for and obedience to [one’s perception of] traditionally established hierarchy, and hierarchy dictates that those on top (in-groups) are rightfully idolized and receive privileges, credibility, and resources, while those on the bottom (out-groups) are demonized/dehumanized and/or bound by restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources.
To them, the second-greatest injustice imaginable is for those [they perceive to be] on top [of social hierarchy] to be bound by the restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources reserved for those on the bottom. The first greatest injustice is for those on the bottom to have access to the rights, credibility, and resources reserved for those on top.
Conservatives absolutely need an underclass [for society] to demonize and dehumanize in order to maintain [their] hierarchy, and every single one of their policies and rhetoric work to do exactly that. Every right-wing accusation is a confession — every single one; always! — because it is never *the act itself* that upsets them, but rather, the *social standing* of the person doing the act, as said act is a privilege meant for those on top of [their perceived] hierarchy (See also: pedophilia – Trump and Catholic church vs. LGBTQ+ and drag queens).
Those who believe *all people are people* see hypocrisy, while those who believe *some people are “more/less” people than others* see hierarchy. Hypocrisy implies a sense of equality/parity, as the accusation of such is that someone is violating a *universal* or *common* standard. Hierarchy directly states that there *is no equality/parity*, that different social strata have different standards, that the only universal standard concerning hierarchy is that those on top are allowed privileges which are denied to those on the bottom, and that the bottom are held to standards which the top are exempt from.
“Know your place” is their mantra.
PickeledGame on
TaticalSweater on
I don’t know if that’s being floated around. But another reminder that slave owners got reparations after slavery as well.
wthwtfwthwtf-_- on
“Rebranding” in conservative tanks is just taking what worked for other groups, downplaying or crucifying the original, then adopting the methodology.
See “woke”, “__ fatigue”, blm….
snuuginz on
Let’s be honest, I bet that money isn’t going to go to the J6ers, either, it’s gonna find its way to Trump’s pocket or the pockets of some other rich assholes who donated to his campaign. I don’t think he gives a shit about the J6ers beyond the fact that they’re useful puppets.
michellefiver on
I agree with the concept of reparations but I think it would be difficult to implement in practice if we mean giving money directly to the people. (Who would qualify for it being the biggest question)
I do think that something that could work would be hugely investing into low-income areas with amenities, school funding, tax breaks etc. But hey what do I know I’m based in the UK.
christmasinyoulie on
Didn’t they give that Ashley Bobbit morons family money? Absolutely wild.
DannyXD45 on
Hang on… “Wayment”? Is this a BoneAppleTea thing? Is this something people say instead of “Wait a minute?”?
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[Conservatism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservatism) — by definition — is “a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, **stressing the importance of established hierarchies and institutions** (such as religion, the family, and **class structure**), and preferring gradual development to abrupt change”.
The *sole* value of conservatism is respect for and obedience to [one’s perception of] traditionally established hierarchy, and hierarchy dictates that those on top (in-groups) are rightfully idolized and receive privileges, credibility, and resources, while those on the bottom (out-groups) are demonized/dehumanized and/or bound by restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources.
To them, the second-greatest injustice imaginable is for those [they perceive to be] on top [of social hierarchy] to be bound by the restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources reserved for those on the bottom. The first greatest injustice is for those on the bottom to have access to the rights, credibility, and resources reserved for those on top.
Conservatives absolutely need an underclass [for society] to demonize and dehumanize in order to maintain [their] hierarchy, and every single one of their policies and rhetoric work to do exactly that. Every right-wing accusation is a confession — every single one; always! — because it is never *the act itself* that upsets them, but rather, the *social standing* of the person doing the act, as said act is a privilege meant for those on top of [their perceived] hierarchy (See also: pedophilia – Trump and Catholic church vs. LGBTQ+ and drag queens).
Those who believe *all people are people* see hypocrisy, while those who believe *some people are “more/less” people than others* see hierarchy. Hypocrisy implies a sense of equality/parity, as the accusation of such is that someone is violating a *universal* or *common* standard. Hierarchy directly states that there *is no equality/parity*, that different social strata have different standards, that the only universal standard concerning hierarchy is that those on top are allowed privileges which are denied to those on the bottom, and that the bottom are held to standards which the top are exempt from.
“Know your place” is their mantra.
I don’t know if that’s being floated around. But another reminder that slave owners got reparations after slavery as well.
“Rebranding” in conservative tanks is just taking what worked for other groups, downplaying or crucifying the original, then adopting the methodology.
See “woke”, “__ fatigue”, blm….
Let’s be honest, I bet that money isn’t going to go to the J6ers, either, it’s gonna find its way to Trump’s pocket or the pockets of some other rich assholes who donated to his campaign. I don’t think he gives a shit about the J6ers beyond the fact that they’re useful puppets.
I agree with the concept of reparations but I think it would be difficult to implement in practice if we mean giving money directly to the people. (Who would qualify for it being the biggest question)
I do think that something that could work would be hugely investing into low-income areas with amenities, school funding, tax breaks etc. But hey what do I know I’m based in the UK.
Didn’t they give that Ashley Bobbit morons family money? Absolutely wild.
Hang on… “Wayment”? Is this a BoneAppleTea thing? Is this something people say instead of “Wait a minute?”?