Leftists have gone Cuckoo

Is the radical left a threat to democracy? Leftist policies and actions the past 20 years have proven ineffective at bringing prosperity to the people and often at the expense of democratic principles.

Here are some examples:

1. Suppression of Free Speech: tTe radical left's focus on political correctness and cancel culture suppresses free speech. They label dissenting opinions as hate speech or bigotry creates an environment where individuals are afraid to speak their minds, which is antithetical to democratic discourse.

2. Identity Politics: The emphasis on identity politics, according to critics, divides society into competing groups based on race, gender, and other characteristics. This focus on group identity over individual merit is seen as undermining the democratic ideal of equality under the law. It is a form of hidden racism.

3. Economic Policies: Radical left economic policies, such as socialism or heavy redistribution of wealth, often require threatening individual freedoms and the free market economy, which they no longer believe is fundamental to democracy.

4. Anti-Liberalism: The radical left rejects classical liberal principles such as individual rights, the rule of law, and limited government. By promoting more authoritarian approaches to achieving social justice, they argue, the radical left undermines democratic institutions and processes. For example, when the SCOTUS ruled against President Biden's bailout of students loans, the President decided to flout the rule of law and push forward with his agenda at the expense of the constitutional republic.

5. Educational Influence: The radical left exerts undue influence over educational institutions, promoting a biased curriculum that indoctrinates students with a specific ideological perspective. This limits academic freedom and critical thinking, which are essential for a healthy democracy.

6. Violence and Intimidation: The radical left uses violence and intimidation to achieve its goals. Look at the violent protests and attacks on individuals or groups with opposing views. The liberal media is quick to claim that violence is sometimes ok in a society that thrives on the rule of law. These actions are destabilizing to democratic societies, which rely on peaceful, lawful debate and resolution of differences.

7. Undermining Traditional Values: The radical left's challenge to traditional social and cultural values destabilizes society. By promoting radical changes in areas such as family structure, gender roles, and national identity, the radical left weakens the social cohesion necessary for a stable democracy.