Overcoming Liberalism: A 12-Step Program

Jerhad!com ^ | 2/14/03 | Jerhad

[jerhad]

Several months ago, I heard radio host Michael Savage refer to liberalism as a “mental disorder.” As odd as this concept might seem, I think I actually agree with him. I’ve seen liberalism turn some of the most intelligent people I know into propaganda-spewing robots who care only about the message, not the inaccuracies behind the message. Emotion always trumps logic for them, regardless of the blatantly obvious.

Given the difficulty in bringing liberals into the light, I thought it might be helpful to provide them with a 12-step program that could make it easier for a successful transition into reality. As conservatives, we have to remember that we can only be supportive to liberals in this program. They cannot do it alone, but we also cannot do it for them.

The Program:

Step 1: Admitting that you’re a liberal

This is the first step for every liberal on the way to recovery. It is important to understand that you’re not “progressive”, “moderate”, or “enlightened”. You’re a liberal, and you need to be honest with yourself about that fact.

Step 2: Pledge to support your beliefs with facts

Realize that truth is more important than moral superiority and is the only way to come over to reality. You must research beyond propaganda from the Sierra Club, Hillary Clinton, and CNN (the Communist News Network) to understand things as they really exist in the world. You can no longer argue based on “feelings” or emotion. You will actually need to back up your arguments with real information. This is a difficult step, because it means you can’t be lazy any more.

Step 3: Love America

This may be the most difficult step for those of you who are hippies and peaceniks. Admitting that the country you hate actually stands as a beacon to defend freedom throughout the world can make some of you physically ill. You might want to make a visit to a military cemetery to better understand that these men and women gave their lives so that you could spew hatred. Otherwise, you would currently be living in a police state that would never let you wear that nasty patchouli oil, let alone speak out against your government.

Step 4: Take a college level economics class

I’ve always defined a Socialist as someone who’s never taken an economics class. Most Socialists I’ve spoke with would have a hard time balancing their checkbooks, let alone explaining the simple concept of supply-and-demand. It’s time to flush your complete ignorance of basic economics down the toilet and understand how the world actually functions. This concept will be very important for the next steps that involve communism, facts about corporations, and the inefficiencies of government.

Step 5: Say “no” to Communism and Socialism

While this concept is obvious to most of the free world, it is an important step in your recovery process. If you have difficulty with this step, spend a week living and working in Cuba.

Step 6: Corporations are not evil

If you’re reading this article online or in an email, it’s thanks to corporations. If you get some kind of paycheck, you can thank corporations. If you work for a non-profit or the government, you still have to thank corporations. The non-profit sector and the government wouldn’t have any money to pay you without corporations. It is also important that you understand that making a profit doesn’t equate to “greed” or exploitation. Capitalism has created the greatest society in our world’s history. Even communist countries need corporations to survive, so enjoy a nice, hot cup of reality.

Step 7: The government is inefficient

If you are one of those liberals who believe the government should tax us more in order to take care of society, you need to pay special attention to this step. You need to realize that government bureaucracy will waste most of your tax dollars, while the private sector will put your money to much better use. Even most Democrat politicians understand this to some degree, which is why Hillary’s socialist healthcare proposal was voted down by a majority of both Democrats and Republicans. Go to your local post office or call the IRS to ask a tax question if you need a reminder about government inefficiency.

Step 8: The earth is not your “mother”, and she’s not dying

The time has now come to stop your donations to Greenpeace, The Sierra Club, and every other EnviroNazi organization to which you belong. Face the reality that the earth, society and our environment are better off today than ever in recorded history and that they are continuing to improve. I realize that many of you tree huggers will have a very difficult time letting go of the Douglas Fir on this one. I would suggest reading The Skeptical Environmentalist by Bjorn Lomborg. Mr. Lomborg is a former member of Greenpeace and is currently a statistics professor at a university in Denmark. He set out to prove the world was in bad shape and ended up surprising himself by proving the exact opposite.

Step 9: Stop smoking the wacky tobaccy

Okay, some of you might need to enter another 12-step program to complete this step. Marijuana is distorting your sense of reality, and you need to stop using it. Besides, you’ll save a fortune on snacks.

Step 10: Eat a hamburger

If God didn’t intend for us to eat animals, he wouldn’t have made them out of meat. You can put your sprouts and tofu on the hamburger, but get some meat into you. You’ll look and feel better than you ever imagined. You can always remind yourself that Nazi propaganda hailed Adolf Hitler as a vegetarian to get you through this step.

Step 11: Stop re-writing political history

It’s now time to admit that Bill Clinton is a lying-cheating-sexist-racist-rapist jackass, Hillary Clinton is one of the worst role models for women in this country, Al Gore really did lose the 2000 election by every vote tabulation you attempt, Ronald Reagan ended the Cold War and didn’t create the homeless problem, John McCain is not a typical Republican, and Jimmy Carter is a nice man but has one of the worst presidential records of anyone in history.

Step 12: Be a missionary

Once you have completed the previous steps to overcoming liberalism, it’s time for you to share this awakening with others who are not as fortunate. Go out amongst the liberal sheep and spread the good word of your freedom from the chains of ignorance that once bound you. Congratulations, and welcome to reality.

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[My2Cents]

I came to the conclusion that liberalism is a mental illness about four years ago. This conclusion stems from reading a book on Attention Deficiet Disorder written by a NY neurologist. He wrote that how the brain functions is actually affected by what we think. If one constantly entertains depressing thoughts, the neuro-pathways in the person's brain will actually change, so how one's brain is wired is affected by the thoughts they think, and even brain chemistry is affected by thoughts we entertain, such that depressing thoughts can lead to chronic depression. I asked a friend of mine who received a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology from Stanford whether this is theory is accepted among practitioners, and she said, "Yes, this type of theory of brain function is well-accepted and is frequently referred to in research journals."

So, if what one thinks actually makes changes in one's brain chemistry and brain structure, then certainly liberalism, with its worldview of surrender of self-determination and dependence on government, chronic vicitimization mentality, and denial of absolute values, can lead to mental illness.

[Capitalism2003]

Lots of people need help with the tragic disease called liberalism.

[vikingcelt]

I definitely agree that liberalism is a form of mental illness. However, I also believe that liberalism is a sign of immaturity and "arrested development". I think that lots of people, myself included, tend towards liberalism (but the true classic liberalism...not what liberalism has become which is fascism) when we are young but as we grow and mature and take on more and more responsibilities, we acquire more common sense and hopefully more wisdom and we become more conservative with age. It really and truely frightens me when I see old "liberals". These people should really know better and its scary that they don't.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Have you ever noticed that liberals LOOK different from conservatives? There are some gray areas but in some cases you can just tell by looking at someone if they are liberals or conservatives.

[glockmeister40]

Step 13: Buy a handgun and learn how to use it.

[Tamzee]

Definitely a keeper, this one :-)

Thanks!

[JimRed]

Save & BUMP!

[expatguy]

bump

[Mustang]

This is a Keeper!

Bravo Zulu and Best FReegards...Mustang sends.

[wita]

You know, when it sounds right, it is right. At least in my Constitutional world. In the liberal world the brain function changes that have occured due to years of faulty thought process stunt the interconnect between the ears and the brain. The scriptures talk about liberals when it tell us of those having eyes that cannot see, and ears that cannot hear. They are not talking about physical handicap, but a mental handicap brought about by just what your thread is focused on, and it has a drastic effect on a persons ability to deal in reality.

[sauropod]

Ping for a later print

[Chairman_December_19th_Society]

Society bump!

[Desparado]

It's true that liberals have a "Certain Look" about them. But I have also found another sure way to identify Libs. Anyone driving one of those new Volkswagon Bugs is guilty! At one time, I actually started to believe that those cars were sold new with a Gore Lieberman sticker affixed to the rear bumper.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

I have a friend who has a Bug. She's totally apolitical.

[DDDDaytonNot]

Sadaam BAD, Bush GOOD.

[Desparado]

Just a little early morning brevity! Why, some of my best friends drive Volkswagons.

[Mr. Mulliner]

Excellent! Great advice for liberals.

I have a suspicion that a couple of these steps can be eliminated or shortened by learning to trust the free market. That applies not only to economics, but also morality. Liberals I've talked to really look at most people -- at least most Americans -- as being very racist, sexist and homophobic, and they think that these flaws must be corrected through the courts.

If liberals could learn to trust people more and realize that people will best figure out how to handle their own money and how to get along with people different than them, they would soon jetison their liberal beliefs.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Years ago my husband was a VW mechanic. Had many a VW bus at his place.