Benjamin David SteeleI wanted to clarify one really major point.But there are two things I'd add as a left-liberal and liberal-minded leftist. On a basic level, all of us humans are the same, share a…2h ago2h ago
Benjamin David SteelePart of the problem is communication difficulty.Conservatism and authoritarianism make perfect sense when over-stressed, particularly chronic stress (pathogen exposure, parasite load…4h ago4h ago
Benjamin David SteeleAbout being 100% liberal, I guess it depends on what one means.So, I might disagree with certain liberal views based on egalitarianism, as I use my own interpretation, emphasis, or preference in…5h ago5h ago
Benjamin David SteeleMy problem with the reaactionary right is that they tend to be disingenuous, combined with the…Instead, they see it as a way of gaining power by shifting the control to local ruling elites, in order to subvert federal laws or even the…6h ago6h ago
Benjamin David SteeleIn mainstream American culture, white liberals are the mascot or spirit animal of the left.Talking of white liberals, particularly in right-wing media and imagination, is a shorthand for community organizers, political leaders…6h ago6h ago
Benjamin David SteeleI get what you're saying.The numerous factors involved will be different for each person. Besides genetics, epigenetics plays a major role. I'm sure both were…6h ago6h ago
Benjamin David SteeleI know the kind of town you're talking about.Interestingly, presently booming Iowa City was only 27,000 in 1950, smaller than your town is now. One of my brothers lives in neighboring…20h ago120h ago1
Benjamin David SteeleIf you don't mind my asking, where do you live these days?I've never lived in a really small town, though family members do. But I do generally prefer towns on the smaller size. As a town begins to…22h ago122h ago1
Benjamin David SteeleOne misinformed commenter (中心) below stated that, "Amazing how the far left , like the far right…They claim that, "The word colonialism against the Jews who were historically in that land thousands of years before Islam was created."…23h ago23h ago