Journeys and Star Gazing

I’ve been pondering the animosity harboured by staunch conservatives and reactionaries towards liberals and progressives in the current political landscape. Here’s my thoughts, infused with the spirit of our times.

Reactionaries despise the pursuit of a levelled playing field that the forces of democracy, multiculturalism, and technological advancements are ushering in at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Their disdain extends to globalism, fueled by the perceived erosion of national sovereignty exemplified by events like Brexit and Trumpism. As the world undergoes transformative shifts, reactionaries grapple with a palpable sense of cultural disarray, exacerbated by the dismantling of the once-dominant edifice of White Supremacy, crumbling beneath the weight of demographic realities.

The time-honoured social hierarchy, where male superiority and inherent inequalities thrived, finds itself under the scrutiny of progressives seeking reform or abolition. Trump loyalists, adherents of QAnon, Pauline Hansonites and the far-right fringe harbour an intense aversion to progressives for their attempts at restructuring the established order.

In essence, the truth is that reactionaries stand as foes of egalitarianism, democracy, liberalism, gender equality, religious tolerance, racial harmony, and diversity. Their fear is palpable, stemming from the perceived dissolution of the power and status that white males once enjoyed, fading away right before their apprehensive gaze.