The key to resolving the left right divide is in understanding the difference between pluralism and relativism. Pluralism is the ability to hold multiple perspectives. Relativism is the belief that all perspectives are equal.

For context: Postmodernism is the philosophical framework through which most liberals and progressives view the world. This is the philosophy which is frequently attacked by modernists (materialists) and traditionalists (religious fundamentalists). This is the right vs left conflict in one quote. View quoted note →

This is the best quote I have read in many months: "Our culturally defined postmodern value system conflates pluralism (the capacity to hold many perspectives simultaneously) with relativism (the notion that all perspectives are equal because they are all perspectives)" - Lonny S. Jarrett

Despite what many rage addicts seem to believe at the moment, it is possible to be glad that Maduro is out and also completely distrust Trump's intentions 🙏

The most salient lesson I've taken from this situation with Venezuela is that the sovereignty of a courty means almost nothing without a functional military and specifically nuclear weapons. I'm still working my way through Soft War. It's obvious that 'might makes right' doesn't offer a comprehensive moral framework, but if physical conflict is ignored or neglected everything we own is ours only by the grace of those who choose not to take it away.

Why is it easier to make assessments and pass judgment than it is to observe?

Anyone complaining about 1 sat zaps doesn't understand the value of a sat