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Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch
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To: SOROS who wrote (50325)7/5/2004 9:02:52 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) of 89467
 
"...but give me ONE example of a Democrat or a Republican whose actions are not the direct result of trying to look out for #1."

The human experience is one of pursuing self-interests. There are no sane exceptions. However, it depends on how you fundamentally view things as being in your own best interests. The continuum is made up of two extremes. On the one end is materialistic gain and comfort. On the other end is a principled life of concern for the well being of all. It is impossible to distinguish the motive of an individual since in a social culture they play out virtually the same.

Materialist: A materialist is about gaining material wealth, comfort, and pleasure. This can only be accomplished via operating within the social mores of the culture. So the materialist values the societal order that supports their pursuits. They are less likely to believe their rewards are the result of some cosmic scheme since their strategy involves strictly temporal cause and effect.

Principled life: A person living a principled life figures that rewards and punishments are the result of living a life of consideration for the well being of self and others. They expect to enjoy comfort and joy as a result of their purposeful endeavors. They are more likely to attribute a higher order of reward and punishment since their strategy involves divine and eternal reconciliation.

In both cases people are ultimately seeking what they believe is best for themselves.
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