Message from @beatless
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It is, in fact in Japan it's a bigger phenomenon than in the west, I think?
Because they live much more isolated lives, which makes the family the only valid emotional safety net
But it still addresses reconnecting family values. Both japan and america/western nations seem to become insanely individualistic
Yeah
This effect has been predicted by many people already wayyyyy back in the 90's
Maybe that's why socialists keep dreaming up "the commune" when...that stuff is typical rural life/visiting our grandparents stuff
Some people spoke up about the rift that technology was causing in families
Radio and TV made for some family together-time, but gaming consoles and phones do not
The Wii actively tries to change that actually
And D&D is also growing rapidly, showing a need of people to connect
That's an interesting way to look at it
There's Pokemon, which brings people out on the streets
But even without technology it seemed the west just didnt value family as much
Maybe, idk
You call each other by first name basis, from the stereotypes we have
Kids are blaming their parents en masse these days for neglecting them
Just giving them electronic toys instead
Now these kids are grown up themselves ofc
Families are hurt by this
I do believe this plays into the resurgence of conservatism
If I may say. Thing is, the connotation of "conservatism" can be quite negative. I think your leftists equate all conservatives as nothing more than Christians and now, "nationalists" aka patriots
Yeah that could be
I can see that
Even myself before I knew how your parties work, I had to join "the left" in internet circles cause that's where I thought liberty & freedom from religion was
I think elections in the coming decades will be won increasingly more often by family-oriented politicians
There's a craving by the current young generations
The problem is
The moment you mention family as part of your program, you get labeled a conservative, or worse a tradcon
That puts the progressives off
I'm not American btw
Just thought I had to remind you maybe 😄
Also, "conservatives" in my country, and many if not most, tend to make your western conservatives look like dog's toys wrt religion, lack of basic human rights
Yeah I know. But since we're in the US channel..
Ok alright hehe
If ever this isn't supposed to be here we can go elsewhere
I think it's fine, this concerns the west as a whole, but whatever
And yeah definitely there are clear differences between different nations
Conservatives in Austria for example aren't even that controversial
We're not at all divided on environment, religion, war, for example
If to be a "progressive" means to leave your kid to limpwristed parenting, they can suck each other's dicks
It's mostly about racism and economy