left-wing/right-wing bare bones

[johncomic]

To me, the left vs. right debate boils down to co-operation vs. competition.

“We should help each other out” vs. “Every man for himself”.

To me, human society is by its very nature co-operative. Society first came into existence when two cavemen got together and realized that they could get more done by working together and helping each other out, than they could do individually. Our daily lives are only possible in their current form because of our support net built out of the co-operation of thousands or millions of our fellow citizens.

Therefore, to me, any political system that doesn't actively support co-operation and helping each other out, is by its very nature anti-social.

Granted, when we help each other out (and, by extension, share), some of us end up with less that we could amass if left to our own devices. So I can understand why those who are primarily interested in how much they can get for themselves, might not be as interested in co-operating. But, again: anti-social.

Just sayin.


BTW, I'm planning to limit my political venting to today only, in the aftermath of last night's election. After this, I'm all about comics and unpopular music again!