If you hate something just call it communism. The people that hate communism the most have not read theory and literally have zero idea as to its true meanin...
To be clear I'm not arguing because I think it's more effective (though I 100% do think that) but because it's correct. You're not on the left because you're clever and good, while they're dumb and bad - that just isn't true, that's a very individualistic conception of epistemology. You had the benefit of being exposed to convincing arguments, other people haven't.
As for effectiveness, when was the last time you were open to having your mind changed someone who obviously thinks you're a dumb piece of shit? Like if you meet Matt Walsh or Charlie Kirk or Alex Jones or whoever in person do you think you're genuinely open to their ideas? Do you know any successful union organizers who recommend starting from a position of sneering arrogance rather than focusing on mutual respect and building on areas of common ground?
To be clear I'm not arguing because I think it's more effective (though I 100% do think that) but because it's correct. You're not on the left because you're clever and good, while they're dumb and bad - that just isn't true, that's a very individualistic conception of epistemology. You had the benefit of being exposed to convincing arguments, other people haven't.
As for effectiveness, when was the last time you were open to having your mind changed someone who obviously thinks you're a dumb piece of shit? Like if you meet Matt Walsh or Charlie Kirk or Alex Jones or whoever in person do you think you're genuinely open to their ideas? Do you know any successful union organizers who recommend starting from a position of sneering arrogance rather than focusing on mutual respect and building on areas of common ground?