How have your views changed over the last few years?

 
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I'm definitely more left-wing on economic issues:
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No longer oppose the minimum wage

No longer oppose the existence of the BBC

Not as sceptical of fiscal stimulus or government intervention

More in favour of a 'generous' safety net

More concerned with income/wealth inequality

More concerned with policies to ease labour market dislocation caused by international trade and automation

More amenable to agricultural/rurality subsidies.

Increased desire for intensive infrastructure/human capital spending by the government.

Less concerned with the deficit/less convinced by austerity.

Want to see a shift towards the Commonwealth post-Brexit; trade, particularly with the poorer African, Carribbean and Oceanic countries. Could prove to be mutually beneficial while being more effective than aid ever could

Greater desire for active industrial policy

Less in favour of the government's free schools plans

Socially, I've probably moved in a more conservative/non-liberal direction. Although in some aspects I am more liberal:

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Less convinced by arguments for drug legalisation.

More concerned with the breakdown of communities/the social fabric in certain parts of developed countries.

Greater appreciation for punishment as a criminal justice tool (alongside rehabilitation).

More concerned with the integreation of immigrants and natives.

Much more appreciation for marriage as a fundamental institution of a functioning society.

Generally more tolerant of Islam as a religion, and more understanding of the sociological, legal, cultural and political aspects to Islam that has made it the way it is.

Foreign affairs, pretty much the same. Maybe slightly less interventionist:

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Don't agree with intervention on spreading democracy grounds. Do agree for significant humanitarian or security concerns.

Want improved diplomantic links with the Commonwealth.

More appreciation for good done by international aid, but I'd prefer it to be limited to almost purely medical endeavours.

Less tolerant of the Saudi regime or the British government's relationship with it.

Supportive of Trump's airstrike.

Glad Rutte won. Glad Macron won.

Constitutionally, probably more conservative:

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Absolutely no desire to see a reformed House of Lords. Maybe, at the most, sectoral and regional representation I could be persuaded on.

I like the regional decentralisation/introduction of mayors on basically Burkean grounds.

Devolution was a mistake.

Referenda are mistakes.

I appreciate FPTP more.

Do not want the Church of England to be disestablished.

Voted Brexit on the basis of sovereignty.

I'm too tired to think of any more.
Last Edit: May 21, 2017, 11:15:29 PM by i cum in peace


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Used to be very much in the centre, have been driven more left wing in general, although a tad more conservative on immigration.


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Since Trump's inauguration, I've only become more resolute on everything I already believed in. Some might say I haven't "grown" intellectually; I would just argue that I'm ahead of the curve, and I haven't been presented with a persuasive enough argument to believe otherwise.

Everything that's happened in the world as of late has done nothing to confirm the beliefs of my opposition. Trump sucks about as much as everyone thought he would, and I'm still waiting for Trump supporters to lick my feet in groveling apology while I scream "I told you so, I told you so."

Honestly, the biggest change is probably this: Feminine penis is real and it's not gay for men to like it.


 
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No longer oppose the existence of the BBC

It's good you've come to accept the fact that big black cocks are here to stay.



 
 
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emigrate or degenerate. the choice is yours
Honestly, not by much. Maybe slightly more to the left now that this right wing populism has swept the Western world, but my core beliefs still remain largely intact.

-Restriction on immigration

-Emphasis on national identity.

-Semi pro legalisation of certain drugs, such as marijuana and MDMA. Production of other Class A drugs need to be kept criminalised but laws on possession should be relaxed.

-Pro regulated capitalism. More regulation on banks, less regulation on small businesses.

-Gender equality debate needs to be put to bed. Neither a feminist, nor the cringe inducing term "anti feminist", but I think the discussion on the gender debate is like beating a dead horse at this point. Not much left to solve in the western world, but if you want to identify as either of the aforementioned terms then go right ahead, but you aren't adding anything to what's not already been said.

-Strong free speech advocate, although I recognise certain facets of speech such as libel, classified information etc obviously need to be restricted.

-Still pro Brexit, but the way May has handled the negotiations so far doesn't look too optimistic for a post Brexit UK.

-Against Foreign aid.

-Pro rehabilitation in criminal justice

-Pro abortion

-Pro gun restrictions
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OT I don't think my morals or worldview has changed, but I think it's normal to adjust political views for different administrations. I'm not sure I could codify them as effectively as you did.


 
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I've begrudgingly re-accepted my former hyper-liberal social views out of intellectual honesty. As much as I hate agreeing with the tumblr-esque liberals, I feel as though I don't have much of a choice. Economically, I haven't changed at all.


 
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Well, I used to be an open boarder libertarian some years back. Now I'm more of the "one goddamn step closer and I'll make Mussolini look like a member of Antifa" militant libertarian with a taste for civic nationalism.


And I guess I'd be okay with a single payer healthcare system based primarily on preventitive care.


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emigrate or degenerate. the choice is yours
And I guess I'd be okay with a single payer healthcare system based primarily on race.
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This is not the greatest sig in the world, no. This is just a tribute.
And I guess I'd be okay with a single payer healthcare system based primarily on race.
ftfy
yee. back of the triage line, gook.


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In the last four to five years they haven't changed exponentially, nor do I see them changing anytime soon.

Now my views from about a decade ago? Pfffft, that's like a night and day difference.


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Now he's just gay
bit more left-leaning compared to the centrist (read: had little knowledge about most shit) me of early-mid 2016


 
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Changed more liberal in regards to societal issues and healthcare

though I've grown a massive intolerance for people who are brick walls and surround themselves in echo chambers (Sapphire group, social media, etc). I like to try and at least listen to the other side, but I put that more to me enjoying debating with people. I grow increasingly annoyed though by team base politics though, both by politicians and people.


 
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If you know, you know.
I wanted Trump to make America great again.
But he just mem'd around and then the illuminati made him sell weapons to Muslim Jews (Saudis)

Not good.
Bad.
But the meme is funny for an outsider.
Definitely became more critical of the RU government too. He used to have peoples interrest as the main focus. Now he seems focused on keeping his friends rich and in power. Путин хуйло.


 
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I used to be an edgy reactionary and now I'm a far-left SJW

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In the last four to five years they haven't changed exponentially, nor do I see them changing anytime soon.

Now my views from about a decade ago? Pfffft, that's like a night and day difference.
Are you an oldfag?

Because my views from a decade ago were "woah I better finish my maths homework so I can play outside"


 
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I love you, son.
In the last four to five years they haven't changed exponentially, nor do I see them changing anytime soon.

Now my views from about a decade ago? Pfffft, that's like a night and day difference.
Are you an oldfag?

Because my views from a decade ago were "woah I better finish my maths homework so I can play outside"
math*
maths*


 
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I love you, son.
In the last four to five years they haven't changed exponentially, nor do I see them changing anytime soon.

Now my views from about a decade ago? Pfffft, that's like a night and day difference.
Are you an oldfag?

Because my views from a decade ago were "woah I better finish my maths homework so I can play outside"
math*
maths*
math*
maths*