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Kathryn Hayman's avatar

It's a strange time indeed in regard to political alliances. Rapidly shifting sands reveal the fickleness which is at the heart of the unenlightened mind... I use that term in its Buddhist meaning, i. e all of us who can only view through the dualistic lens of 'me' and 'other' which dominates the whole world bar a few exceptions of exceptional people. That said there is also the ethical, moral side of action in the world and this can be easily lost sight of or ignored completely (usually the latter). I try to hold on to this moral compass as it is now called, as a staff in times of turbulence and it's surprising, as you say, who becomes ones temporary bedfellows, from Andrew Bridgen to Crispin Blunt (with big reservations) and how the old reliable pals in various "socialist" political parties and groups fall away. Life is simple: cease to do evil, do only good, but figuring out which is which sometimes leaves many perplexed.

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This really resonated with me. Over the last couple of years I too was disturbed by the positions the left was taking over COVID and Ukraine. Many voices on the right seemed to align more closely with me over these years. Now, like you say, the right has gone absolutely bonkers over Israel Palestine. Many on the right also seem keen to get a war going with Iran and China. I am perplexed.

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