Let’s delve deeper into this subject now that I have more time.
First off, in my younger days I was a closed minded Leftist, although I registered as an Independent in high school. I later registered as a Democrat after George Bush’s 2nd Iraq War. I am still registered as a Democrat.
I was also a UN flag carrying antiwar protester. I also gathered signatures in support of Leftist causes. I participated in house parties that were in support of Democrats Jay Inslee and Dennis Kucinich.
The turning point for me took years of losing arguments against Conservatives, especially involving economics, and by slowly associating many Leftists with failing in life. However, the big thunderclap that changed my thinking towards the Democrat Party occurred was when I actually read one of the petitions I was gathering signatures for. It basically transferred radioactive waste contamination cleanup liability at the Hanford Nuclear Reversation from a defense contractor(s) and the Federal Government to Washington State Taxpayers. Although Washington State still has no income tax, sales taxes and low profile business taxes increased after the resolution represented by the petition, passed.
Elite Trader is visited by a diverse audience that includes a wide political spectrum as well as an broad international audience. Vocations range from truck drivers, like myself, to captains of industry and legendary traders. Ages represented range from high school students to those born during WWII.
As such, I try to write with consideration to this diverse audience in mind. Several meta themes I try to maintain is that I’m a representative, in a tiny way, of the United States and Donald Trump. I hope to show others the United States and Trump are not as bad as some in the media portray. Further, many people are undecided in their opinions. I especially wish to present my case to these people. Moreover, if I can change my stubborningly held belief systems, so can others. Hopefully those who continue to lose arguments and have to rely on deception in their frantic attempt to remain in contention will eventually see the light and will also change their belief systems towards the most productive.
The questions I presented earlier, “How do you feel about the United States” and “How do you feel about Antifa” were designed to get the poster, as well as others, to critically think about what they are really representing, especially when their posts are not able to withstand scrutiny. They are often unable to support their statements often copied from discredited media outlets. Many times, they don’t even try, perhaps hoping a deflection or personal attack will avert attention elsewhere.
So we fight the good fight and try to stay open minded. Especially in regards to far Left posters in that they may eventually see the light. Until then, let’s continue pressing on.
