Why is the American Left so cynical ?

Originally posted by rwingett
The American Left is not cynical. They are not contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives. They are contemptuously distrustful of Republican nature and motives. It's a big difference. A cynic would think that no matter who was in power, they'd do a poor job. The American Left only thinks that of conservative Republicans. They think that if they themselves were in power that everything would be much better.

I agree, the left is only happy when they are incharge and if they
are not they hate whatever Republican is, of course the same is
true of the those on the right too. I guess that means that even
if you put a moderate in power s/he would be hated by both sides.
Kelly

Originally posted by jammer
I have no reason to want to try to change your opinions on Bush and the War. We read and watch the same news most likely and simply interpet them differently.
I think the war on Iraq was a just cause, you don't. I accept that you judge things the way you do and respect your right to do so.
You don't have to agree with me for me to respect your right to yo ...[text shortened]... cynicism never affords. If we want progress we must take the forward look."
Paul L. McKay D.D.

Good point.

Originally posted by Shonkytonk
Good point.

(Shonkytonk moves a smidgen to the right.)