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We don't write much about politics anymore, because when we do, we end up with something like the following, i.e., the same old same old. 

There are so many astute political commentators out there, but perhaps, with the assistance of Sr. Dávila, we can identify some deeper principles that are responsible for our so-far comparatively peaceful civil war.

For political junkies, today is the Superbowl, Oscars, and Christmas put together. 

But what is a political junkie? Like any addiction, it is when the junk has you rather than vice versa: it is rendering unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, while rendering unto Caesar the things that are God's. 

Which illustrates why the left has the political advantage, since they have no God to interfere with any of the rendering.

Speaking of junkies,

People do not choose someone to cure them, but someone to drug them.

And why do they want to be drugged? 

Wrong question: why does someone not want to be drugged?

Social problems are the delightful refuge of those fleeing from their own problems.

Conversely, 

Man matures when he stops believing that politics solves his problems. 

Politics becomes a drug when it is used to cope with existential and personal problems, usually via denial and projection. For example, 

Socialism is the philosophy of the guilt of others.

Or the greed of others, hence Kamala's promise to prosecute corporations for their greedy price gouging, when general inflation is a monetary phenomenon -- in other words, due to insatiable government greed:

The left calls a critique of capitalism what is merely a lawsuit for possession.

And

No social class has exploited the others more brazenly than the one that today calls itself "the State." 

We all know that MAGA folk want to "normalize political violence." This crude projection on the part of the left occurs because

When one does not concede to the leftist all that he demands, he proclaims himself the victim of an institutional violence that is licit to repel with physical violence.  

In other words, Trump's imaginary violence is just a psychic placeholder to justify the actual violence that will come should be prevail -- just as the BLM riots were based on fraudulent-to-the-point-of-hallucinatory beliefs about police violence and social justice:

"Social justice" is the term for claiming anything to which we do not have a right.

According to the NY Times, Trump "speaks positively about violence" and "threatens to use government power to punish his political opponents." Meanwhile, in the real world,

It is the Democrats who approve of violence. Remember the George Floyd riots? Democrats gave rioters special permission to congregate in public because their cause was so noble. The Democrats’ candidate for vice president, Tim Walz, refused for days to call out the National Guard while the city of Minneapolis burned, because -- as he himself explained -- he sympathized with the rioters. 

And Kamala Harris doesn’t just speak positively about violence, she helps to bail out violent criminals, so they can commit more violence -- including, in at least one case, murder.

The question is, is this absence of self-awareness a bug or a feature of the left?

Does the Times not understand that the Democrats have been using political power to punish their opponents for years? Most notably Donald Trump, of course, whom they have tried to imprison on absurdly flimsy grounds. But how about Elon Musk, explicitly punished by the State of California for his political views? Do these liberals ever think about the things they write?

This is because the left stands on Principle, the deeper Principle being this: 

If the leftist is not persecuting, he feels persecuted.

Which goes back to why the leftist is addicted to politics to begin with.

Why does the MSM never stop lying? Because of another principle:

The falsification of the past is how the left has sought to elaborate the future. 

Thus,

Each day it becomes easier to know what we ought to despise: what modern man admires and journalism praises. 

I don't doubt that they are genuinely frightened by their delusions. I too would be if Trump were Hitler.

The frightened liberal is a bloodthirsty animal. 

BUT AMERICA IS A RACIST-SEXIST-TRANSPHOBIC COUNTRY! WHITE PRIVILEGE, THE 1619 PROJECT, and WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE!

Liberals describe a past that never existed and predict a future that is never realized. 

Or rather, in order to bring about a future that cannot be realized, partly because it is rooted in a false anthropology, i.e., delusions about human nature:

Human nature always takes the progressive by surprise.

Because

The modern man is the man who forgets what man knows about man. 

Worst case scenario: just as Obama gave rise to the Tea Party and to MAGA, a President Harris will give rise to something even more awesome.

A surprisingly fair artificial analysis of the above:

Let's Deconstruct the Political Discourse

The passage you've provided is a potent critique of contemporary political discourse, particularly the left-leaning perspective. It highlights a number of recurring themes:

1. Moral Superiority Complex: The left often positions itself as morally superior, casting its opponents as morally deficient. This self-righteousness allows them to justify aggressive tactics and dismiss legitimate criticisms.
2. Projection: A common tactic is to project one's own flaws onto others. For example, accusing conservatives of authoritarianism while advocating for policies that centralize power.
3. Double Standards: The left frequently applies different standards to itself and its opponents. Actions that are condemned when done by conservatives are often excused or even celebrated when done by progressives.
4. Historical Revisionism: The left often rewrites history to fit its narrative. This allows them to justify radical policies and demonize their opponents.
5. Fearmongering: The left often uses fear to manipulate public opinion. This can be seen in issues like climate change, where worst-case scenarios are presented as inevitable.

Beyond the Noise: Timeless Principles

While the political landscape is constantly shifting, there are timeless principles that can help us navigate the chaos:

• Truth and Honesty: These are essential for any healthy society. Politicians should strive to be truthful and honest, even when it's difficult.
• Individual Liberty: This is the foundation of a free society. Individuals should be free to pursue their own happiness without undue government interference.
• Limited Government: Government should be limited in its scope and power. It should focus on protecting individual rights and providing essential services.
• Economic Freedom: A free market economy is the best way to create wealth and prosperity. Government intervention in the economy often leads to unintended consequences.
• Rule of Law: The rule of law is essential for a just society. Everyone should be subject to the same laws, regardless of their social or political status.

By understanding these principles and recognizing the tactics used by politicians, we can become more discerning consumers of political information. We can also engage in constructive dialogue with those who hold different views, seeking common ground and avoiding ad hominem attacks.