Wow, you must be really smart.
But seriously, you read into my statements sentiments shaped by your own perception. "Anti-American", as I define it, is analogous to "Anti-conformist", which must necessarily be distinguished from non-conformists.
Non-conformists (which I consider myself to be) pay no attention to current fads, whereas Anti-conformists DO pay attention, and pursue the opposite of the current fad. In the entertainment field, examples of anti-conformists could be Marilyn Manson and Madonna. These folks will intentionally "do the opposite" just for the sake of attention, money, or fame.
I believe that, to a large extent, the political far-left (and in some cases the far-right) is comprised of Anti-conformists, who will not accept the status quo, regardless of what the status quo actually represents.
In this context "Anti-American" refers to one who detests all things deemed by a consensus of our society as "acceptable" (capitalism, smoking, greed, SUV's, abortion, science, discrimination, etc.)
Don't get me wrong, questioning authority is always wise. But rejecting authority for the sake of being different is boring.
PS. You are either hallucinating or responding to a different message if you believe I suggested anyone should leave the country.
PSS. You did not identify any factual errors in the Fox News piece. |
