Hi Larry, I guess my problem with the article is that it assumes that prior era actions were tied to fairness and egalitarianism ("tikkun olam"), while I see it as cynical power acquisition tactics against majority society. In other words, the diagnosis is different even if the recommendation is similar: His argument is that tikkun elam …
Hi Larry, I guess my problem with the article is that it assumes that prior era actions were tied to fairness and egalitarianism ("tikkun olam"), while I see it as cynical power acquisition tactics against majority society. In other words, the diagnosis is different even if the recommendation is similar: His argument is that tikkun elam egalitarianism is no longer working, therefore Jews should give up on it and assimilate, vs. the argument here is: Jewish bolshevik power acquisition tactics worked (use the bottom parts of society as a cudgel against majority society), but now they are undermining the very foundation of their success, therefore Jews should give up on it and assimilate. I can see why you recommend it though given similar conclusions.
Yeah, but who knows what really lies in the hearts of men and women? I will admit most 'intellectuals' and other ostensible 'do-gooders' seem chronically confused and very anxious. If they could just calm down and gather their wits about them, as Kunstler seems to advocate, it would probably be much better for them and all the rest of us. The phrase "problem child" comes to mind when thinking of such agitated and anxious peoples.
Hi Larry, I guess my problem with the article is that it assumes that prior era actions were tied to fairness and egalitarianism ("tikkun olam"), while I see it as cynical power acquisition tactics against majority society. In other words, the diagnosis is different even if the recommendation is similar: His argument is that tikkun elam egalitarianism is no longer working, therefore Jews should give up on it and assimilate, vs. the argument here is: Jewish bolshevik power acquisition tactics worked (use the bottom parts of society as a cudgel against majority society), but now they are undermining the very foundation of their success, therefore Jews should give up on it and assimilate. I can see why you recommend it though given similar conclusions.
Yeah, but who knows what really lies in the hearts of men and women? I will admit most 'intellectuals' and other ostensible 'do-gooders' seem chronically confused and very anxious. If they could just calm down and gather their wits about them, as Kunstler seems to advocate, it would probably be much better for them and all the rest of us. The phrase "problem child" comes to mind when thinking of such agitated and anxious peoples.