The Love Pirate
3rd June 2008, 00:19
Greetings all!
My better half told me about this site a couple months ago, but I haven't gotten around to registering until now. Well, I am very glad that I've finally done so! I've wanted to connect with other leftists for a long time now, and it appears that I've come to the right place.
About me...well, I am a registered member of the Socialist Party USA. I am a muckraker on a local level (for now), whilst studying journalism at the local public college. I'm a member of the working class - and a proud one, at that. I work in the midst of a bourgeois hellhole, and I know that people look down on me for my socio-economic status...and to be honest, I don't mind one bit. Turning into someone like that is my worst nightmare.
I don't really know too many leftists where I am. I get invited to events by the local Democrats a lot, but I'm not interested. I feel as though the party has screwed the most vulnerable citizens of my country over almost as badly as the Republicans have. I have met a lot of people who claim to be "liberal" but are really libertarian. I know tons of people who call themselves "open-minded" but are unwilling to listen to opposing opinions. I know people who drive hummers but claim to be "going green." I have been chastized for not buying clothing from places like the sweatshop-free American Apparel, but it isn't like poor people can afford spend that kind of money.
I'm here primarily for learning and outreach. I don't like confrontation and will probably stay out of heated debates. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone here. Thanks for listening!
Hallie
My better half told me about this site a couple months ago, but I haven't gotten around to registering until now. Well, I am very glad that I've finally done so! I've wanted to connect with other leftists for a long time now, and it appears that I've come to the right place.
About me...well, I am a registered member of the Socialist Party USA. I am a muckraker on a local level (for now), whilst studying journalism at the local public college. I'm a member of the working class - and a proud one, at that. I work in the midst of a bourgeois hellhole, and I know that people look down on me for my socio-economic status...and to be honest, I don't mind one bit. Turning into someone like that is my worst nightmare.
I don't really know too many leftists where I am. I get invited to events by the local Democrats a lot, but I'm not interested. I feel as though the party has screwed the most vulnerable citizens of my country over almost as badly as the Republicans have. I have met a lot of people who claim to be "liberal" but are really libertarian. I know tons of people who call themselves "open-minded" but are unwilling to listen to opposing opinions. I know people who drive hummers but claim to be "going green." I have been chastized for not buying clothing from places like the sweatshop-free American Apparel, but it isn't like poor people can afford spend that kind of money.
I'm here primarily for learning and outreach. I don't like confrontation and will probably stay out of heated debates. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone here. Thanks for listening!
Hallie