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A thread.
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And why? Because he claims that his people are "being killed". That is the fantasy world, the alternative reality that he is living in. Somehow, people like him claim there is a trans genocide going on right now. And apparently the "patriarchy" and capitalism are somehow to blame.
Eighty-three percent of those murdered since 1975 were killed by the 9/11 terrorists (Figure 1). The Oklahoma City Bombing accounts for about another 5 percent. Those murdered since 2020 account for just 2 percent. Terrorists inspired by Islamist ideology are responsible for 87 percent of those murdered in attacks on US soil since 1975 (Table 1). Right-wingers are the second most common motivating ideology, accounting for 391 murders and 11 percent of the total. The definition here of right-wing terrorists includes those motivated by white supremacy, anti-abortion beliefs, involuntary celibacy (incels), and other right-wing ideologies.
The definition here of right-wing terrorists includes those motivated by white supremacy, anti-abortion beliefs, involuntary celibacy (incels), and other right-wing ideologies.
Left-wing terrorists murdered 65 people, or about 2 percent of the total. Left-wing terrorists include those motivated by black nationalism, anti-police sentiment, communism, socialism, animal rights, environmentalism, anti-white ideologies, and other left-wing ideologies.
LOL. Notorious CATO left-winger and statistics manipulator Nowrasteh found a way to blame it on "the right".
Cultural nihilism is the philosophical idea that cultural norms, values, and beliefs are meaningless and lack intrinsic value
. It is not a formal philosophy but is instead used to describe a broad cultural phenomenon that questions and attacks established traditions and institutions. The term gained prominence through the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, who saw nihilism as a profound crisis resulting from the loss of traditional values in modern Western society.
Key characteristics of cultural nihilism include:
Rejection of shared meaning: It promotes skepticism and indifference toward the established narratives that a culture uses to define its purpose and identity.
Destructive impulse: It can be characterized by a drive to attack, devalue, and destroy existing cultural constructs. This can be seen in political rhetoric that demonizes opponents or in social movements that seek to dismantle established institutions without providing a clear alternative.
Focus on material wealth: In some interpretations, it manifests as a reductionist view of worth, where value is measured only by financial metrics. This leads to a society focused on superficial achievements rather than genuine, substantive worth.
Erosion of institutions: This worldview can contribute to a loss of respect for and trust in traditional institutions like the government, church, or family, viewing them as arbitrary and oppressive.
Feeling of alienation: It can create a feeling of detachment and meaninglessness, leading individuals to become apathetic or cynical toward their culture and society.
Examples in modern society
Cynical politics: Political campaigns that rely on demonization and fear-mongering to attack opponents can be seen as an expression of cultural nihilism. This approach focuses on the annihilation of an ideological "other" rather than engaging in meaningful debate.
The commercialization of culture: Some argue that a relentless, market-driven focus on generating content and measuring engagement has led to a loss of artistic integrity. This "cultural nihilism" reduces creative expression to a procedural, box-checking exercise aimed only at profit.
Online mob behavior: The rise of "cancel culture" and social media mobs can be viewed as nihilistic, as they often involve the public shaming and erasure of individuals deemed ideologically impure, rather than constructive discourse.
Critiques of cultural nihilism
Counterproductive: Critics argue that the destructive energy of cultural nihilism can lead to moral and social chaos, eroding trust and harming the most vulnerable members of society.
Internal contradiction: Some philosophers point out that a true nihilist, by giving value to their "nothing"-ism, acts against the central tenet of their own belief system.
Risk of authoritarianism: In the absence of shared values and norms, a cultural vacuum can be created. Some critics argue that this can lead to the rise of authoritarianism, where a new order is imposed by force, as there is no common ground for resistance
Peace loving Charlie Kirk fan arrested for threatening to shoot up gay bar.