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What are your thoughts on virtue signaling and it's place in American politics?

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I'd say both sides do it, but the democrats and followers take it a whole another level. The sjw platform is largely based on virtue signaling.

If you are not familiar with the term, google it, it's an interesting read.

IMO the right will often do it only to make a point on leftwing hypocrisy. But they certainly do it in their own egregious ways
 
Very common among the left. White knight betas do it in hopes of getting some pity pussy

But not as bad as their social engineering (feminism, normalising barbaric religions, hilarious that many women are siding with islam with some saying sharia law is reasonable, I wonder if they'd still say that when they're thrown in jail for being gang raped)
 
Its been taken to a whole new level and its pretty obvious people are tired of the PC bullshit. Ever try to have a decent conversation with one of these new age liberals? You can't because if you bring up valid points that stump them you are racist,sexist,homophobic,xenophobic,or a fascist. Its the only tool they have left and people are sick of it. Republicans are certainly no angels but compared to this generation of feelings and everyone gets a participation trophy no wonder they hold all the power. And they will for a long time if these snowflakes dont wake up and see the whole country is sick of the bullshit.
 
Seems to be way more prevalent in the urban centres vs rural areas, more educated vs less educated etc.. basically anywhere where masculinity is not welcome, demonized, and repressed. Men who utilize it do so as a counterfeit/substitute to their lack of masculinity, women who utilize it do so as a counterfeit/substitute to their lack of actual intelligence and the desire to mimic the proactive/heroic nature of men (whilst not actually doing anything, except whinging about it).
 
I've only ever seen "virtue signaling" from right wing extremists, signaling that they're right wing extremists by constantly using terms like "sjw", "pc", "snowflake", "cuck", etc. It's only ever used as an ad hominem attack so, like all other sophistry, it definitely has no place in politics or other debates.
 
^agreed tathra. 'PC' is one that really annoys me. It's only ever used by people who are upset they can't be racist/sexist/ableist/whatever other kind of rude and discriminatory asshole without it getting called out for what it is.

At least all those terms are a good shorthand for 'my opinion is garbage and irrelevant'
 
See my point exactly, just because I don't agree I'm racist, sexist, homophobic etc. When that couldn't be further from the truth. I'm all for gay marriage, equal rights etc but I'm pretty sick of being labeled just because i dont agree with far-left philosophy. But I guess I should just "check my privelage" and admit I'm a Nazi huh.
 
you just closed down your own conversation by labelling and over-exaggerating in all of ur points. take a few deep breaths, and see if you can write a sentence without feeling like a victim or attacking people who have a different perspective.
 
At least all those terms are a good shorthand for 'my opinion is garbage and irrelevant'

Yeah, and their only meaning is "somebody who disagrees with me". What's especially ironic and hilarious is how they go on about "people should be able to tell it like it is without worrying about offending or hurting feelings", and then flip the fuck out crying when you do exactly that, tell it like it is and call them out for being a bigot. "Boo hoo, I'm so offended that you did exactly what i said people should do and called me out without worrying about offending me . How DARE you hurt my precious feelings!!1". These guys have some serious persecution and inferiority complexes, that's for sure.
 
Seems to be way more prevalent in the urban centres vs rural areas, more educated vs less educated etc.. basically anywhere where masculinity is not welcome, demonized, and repressed. Men who utilize it do so as a counterfeit/substitute to their lack of masculinity, women who utilize it do so as a counterfeit/substitute to their lack of actual intelligence and the desire to mimic the proactive/heroic nature of men (whilst not actually doing anything, except whinging about it).
This exactly! I guess you might be better versed with the lefts tactics as they have been implementing them a lot longer, in Europe. I just explained to my sister that her uptight Uber lefty click and her need virtue signal, to prove that she is a good person, is why she can't apply logic to her reasonings. OF COURSE, she got triggered.(cenk ugar). she can literally run anything by me politically, and I won't get upset, though I may offer up my point of view. I wonder why it isn't a two way street. Of course you have your outliers like classical liberal, Dave Rueben. But for every one Dave Rueben you've got a thousand cucks. tldr
 
This exactly! I guess you might be better versed with the lefts tactics as they have been implementing them a lot longer, in Europe. I just explained to my sister that her uptight Uber lefty click and her need virtue signal, to prove that she is a good person, is why she can't apply logic to her reasonings. OF COURSE, she got triggered.(cenk ugar). she can literally run anything by me politically, and I won't get upset, though I may offer up my point of view. I wonder why it isn't a two way street. Of course you have your outliers like classical liberal, Dave Rueben. But for every one Dave Rueben you've got a thousand cucks. tldr

the left's "NO BAN" in response to the ban on Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Libya... Somalia, and the other (I forget and don't want to look it up right now), is a virtue signal. No Christian or atheist should if they actually read the Quran and Hadith, want Muslims around. Neither should, especially, Jews. According to Islam/Muhammad, the end won't start until the Jews attack the Muslims, and the Muslims basically commit genocide against the Jews. There is so much cognitive dissonance in the world, and "politically correct" is one of the most polite ways to talk about it- as it is very much this, and many belong to the cult of PC.

Droppers, like you said- they need to prove that they're good people to everyone. They're weak. I feel some shame as well over what has happened- or shock, and empathy for people who are 'targeted'. But it doesn't take me over (my desire to be nice). Being quite honest, I don't think Islam or Muslims should have ever been allowed here (I would even support forced removal, for good, and it would make us better off). Religions aren't compatible, especially when one specifically mentions the others by name, as "wicked", or the "worst of creatures". I shake my head. Call me a bigot, racist, sexist, whatever, all they like. I am not sure if Black Africans are as intelligent as Swedes, in the current stage of development- that's enough to make me a (insert shocking word that makes you win). Unless you're just fully on-board with everyone else (except everyone who is not, not that they're really fully on-board they're just virtue signalling), you're just "mean spirited". No room for your thoughts/concerns over reality.

To be fair, I think a lot of what goes on in religion is "signalling" that you are in-line with the norm. The instinct to not be cast-out/ostracized from the group is stronger than pain-avoidance- I read somewhere (it would often lead to death). This would definitely factor into, or should into the thoughts of people. Many people virtue signalling basically "don't want to die". The modern left can be seen in many respects as a cult/religion in itself. Not everyone really believes a lot of the schtick, even in Islam- it's just their "identity", like being Christian is among many westerners; Many Christians can't recite a single verse, and basically just continue sinning because they know they have an all-forgiving God, and many Muslims can't even read....But they still carry it- the identity and the religion, and the ideologies are truly opposed to one another. Not wanting them mixing in can easily be equated with not wanting unnecessary conflict.
 
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I'm pretty sure most people have seen the video with Aids skrillex and carl the cuck? I'll post if I need to. Those two guys are a perfect display of what virtue signaling looks like. By putting down their very own gender and race they represent; they either hope to attract female(possibly male nttiawwt) attention or any of the many other self serving types of attention, we as humans seek.

Somebody said earlier that conservative talk show hosts do this as well. They absolutely do, but I'd say the act of virtue signaling and overall scope is much much more vast, on the left side of things. Of course, just my opinion as an untrained anthropologist.
 
the left's "NO BAN" in response to the ban on Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Libya... Somalia, and the other (I forget and don't want to look it up right now), is a virtue signal. No Christian or atheist should if they actually read the Quran and Hadith, want Muslims around. Neither should, especially, Jews. According to Islam/Muhammad, the end won't start until the Jews attack the Muslims, and the Muslims basically commit genocide against the Jews. There is so much cognitive dissonance in the world, and "politically correct" is one of the most polite ways to talk about it- as it is very much this, and many belong to the cult of PC.

Droppers, like you said- they need to prove that they're good people to everyone. They're weak. I feel some shame as well over what has happened- or shock, and empathy for people who are 'targeted'. But it doesn't take me over (my desire to be nice). Being quite honest, I don't think Islam or Muslims should have ever been allowed here (I would even support forced removal, for good, and it would make us better off). Religions aren't compatible, especially when one specifically mentions the others by name, as "wicked", or the "worst of creatures". I shake my head. Call me a bigot, racist, sexist, whatever, all they like. I am not sure if Black Africans are as intelligent as Swedes, in the current stage of development- that's enough to make me a (insert shocking word that makes you win). Unless you're just fully on-board with everyone else (except everyone who is not, not that they're really fully on-board they're just virtue signalling), you're just "mean spirited". No room for your thoughts/concerns over reality.
Hmm I agree with the overall message, but I don't marry american muslims to their religion, like those from majority Muslim countries. I think as long as we are tough on who we allow in, never give any special liberties to any single religion, and promote the idea of Americanism We will be a hell of a lot better off! They tend to be more isolated communities so it will take time. I do support a complete hault on legal immigration for a period of time, so those that are here can alclimate. We would still allow in scientists, upper health care profs, etc as that would be eesntial.
 
Hmm I agree with the overall message, but I don't marry american muslims to their religion, like those from majority Muslim countries. I think as long as we are tough on who we allow in, never give any special liberties to any single religion, and promote the idea of Americanism We will be a hell of a lot better off! They tend to be more isolated communities so it will take time. I do support a complete hault on legal immigration for a period of time, so those that are here can alclimate. We would still allow in scientists, upper health care profs, etc as that would be eesntial.

But then there are issues with moving the more skilled people out of their hurting nations, as well. This is one of the main reasons why the world's problems will not be solved by immigration/mass-movement as it is happening. If you think about it, some of the least motivated, and weakest people often stay behind, with the most motivated making the trek, to receive assistance in getting whoever there also. This is a source of the "brain drain" in other nations, as well. It may seem of benefit to the individual and host nation, initially, on some level but it creates even more inequality in the world, and need for help/dependency. Those unskilled that stay behind continue to reproduce. Unless something comes along to increase health around the world to levels where people can be more happy, this trend may continue. And in the mean-time, we (the "west") are inviting tension/conflict, possibly even war (there are wars, just not external in the ways there may have been other times, yet), in our homes.

I'm not saying we need to roll it back completely and just wall each other off. Just be more mature/honest about things. But life is desperate, and we deceive each other, and ourselves (sometimes it's preferred to reality- facing it would cause a lot of trouble...).
 
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This just seems like another thread for people to bash those they disagree with. Its a negative topic and the OP didn't even post a link to a basic wiki article.

I'm gonna close this, please let me know if theres a good reason to reopen it.
 
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