In re: some conversations I've had in other places (real and online)
A lot of people in leftist circles seem to begin conversations on step 8 and are surprised when the person they're talking to isn't receptive.
Ya gotta start on step 1.
There's a whole host of good people out there who - believe it or not! - are still using cold war vocabulary. They have not read the theory and whipping out "capitalism bad" freaks them the fuck out.
They usually want the same thing as you do, but it's your job to help them see it. And it starts with meeting them where they're at. Step 1.
@TechConnectify i agree. My wife's parents are far from us. I've managed to convince them I'm good despite my politics. We can reach these people by being kind and emotionally intelligent, meeting them where they are and looking for the good and kindness within them. Its the only way to turn this ship around. Small kindness and understanding are the absolute opposite of fascism.
