how 'bout the city by the bay going broke
and being anti-woke isnt to persecute anyone - that is about the worlds biggest straw man ever
woke is radical progressive activism and anti-americanism and a belief that racism is found in every system (i. e. systemic)
woke is not enforcing laws
its equal outcomes instead of equality
its a belief in and provision for groups and not in individuals
its discrimination
its esg which is forcing one sided politics into investing decisions
it is radicalism and zealotry against the oil and gas industry
its anti-free speech
it is indoctrination and mind-warping
it is redefining words in an orwellian fashion
woke is things like this, canceling opinions that are different than what you FEEL:
Esteemed physicist Dr. John Clauser, who holds multiple degrees from the California Institute of Technology and Columbia University, won Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022.
As a scientific expert, Clauser does not believe there is a man-made global warming crisis. This doesn’t sit well with left-wing climate activists.
“I don’t believe there is a climate crisis,” Clauser explained. “The world we live in today is filled with misinformation. It is up to each of you to serve as judges, distinguishing truth from falsehood based on accurate observations of phenomena.”
“In my opinion, there is no real climate crisis,” Dr. Clauser continued. “There is, however, a very real problem with providing a decent standard of living to the world’s large population and an associated energy crisis. The latter is being unnecessarily exacerbated by what, in my opinion, is incorrect climate science.”
Those who deny global warming often face extreme ridicule and are subject to censorship and “cancelation.” In 2022, a peer-reviewed study from climate experts was published showing several unsubstantiated claims about “apocalyptic” climate change appearing in the mainstream media.
there is more i imagine
Originally Posted by nevergaveitathought
A breath of fresh air. Thank you for the thoughtful insight.
As for SF that involves issues of elected officials who can't be fired or relegated to less impactful roles and California in general is a financial disaster so I appreciate the mention but really can't factor it into the 'go broke' concept along with for profit entities.
You say anti-woke is not about persecution though if a majority of those who oppose anti-woke philophy feel that is a component would it not then by definition be an effort to persecute others? Not trying to draw a cirle of logic here serious question. Being shamed and persecuted is largely about the effect on those at one end of the equation and 'oh but I didnt mean to' only goes so far as an excuse.
I see mentions of discrimination, equality, free speech, and indoctrination. All important issues for sure but also areas of contention where a difference of opinion may be the root problem. One side says that expressing an ideal is information, while the side that disagrees says it is indoctrination.
Let me focus on this comment "woke is radical progressive activism and anti-americanism and a belief that racism is found in every system (i. e. systemic)"
For sure there is a component of radial ideology and I believe both sides have a duty to work against radical and fringe efforts as the purpose of government is to be for the people not just some of us. In that effort I think we need to do a lot more with regard to making space for the more moderate wants and needs of others whether we agree or not with their choices. There are some areas that require government to draw a line and say 'not beyond this' but its function isn't to think for us or enforce others views upon individuals on issues of personal choice. In fact our Constitution is quite clear on this it really isn't a debate if the idea is being true to the framework of our nation.
As for racism it exists today and must be a focus as we cannot allow people to be mistreated or have less actual rights that others based on their heritage, religion, etc. I agree there are radical efforts that are not appropriate and those exist on both sides. Elements of racism exist in other areas whether sexuality, social status, or political ideology. It does not matter if 2% or 22% of people fall into a category it is not acceptable for the other majority to squash or deny based on numbers. In a corporate setting or election 51% may well mean 'we do it this way' but that is not true for citizens trying to navigate their existence.