Yeah, I know what I just wrote; I criticize the left when I feel it is warranted, and give Kudos to those who I feel deserve it.
Anyhow, Jerry Springer did something I feel is worthy of a mention and praise from myself and those on the right.
The Audio:
The Story:
There is something about former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin that really upsets the left and she often finds herself in their crosshairs as a target of ridicule and scorn. But by putting such contempt on display, is the left damaging itself?
In an appearance on New York City WABC radio’s “Goodman to Go” podcast hosted by David Goodman, Jerry Springer admitted a distinct disagreement with Palin’s world view. However, he also observed she has some redeeming qualities.
“I don’t want her to be president,” Springer said. “I don’t agree with her views. But I would never say anything mean about her. I think she is incredibly charismatic. I think she takes her religion very seriously and her views very seriously. I don’t think there’s anything mean-spirited about her.”
But here’s where Springer advised his fellow liberals not to be so quick to demonize Palin. He explained that by doing so, one runs the risk of offending others because there are people that identify with the former Alaska governor.
The money quote here:
“I think where liberals may be doing the wrong thing is when they try to make fun of her because they’re making fun of a large section of America that has those fundamental beliefs that she has,” he continued. “And I think that’s dangerous. I don’t think that’s right to do. So I can honestly disagree with her, but I would never say anything disrespectful of her.”
Now, anyone that reads this blog, knows that I am not a big fan of Sarah Palin at all. In fact, you can take a stroll through my archives and see that I am not a huge fan of her at all. However, I believe that what springer is saying here goes back to an era, when the left and right actually respected each other; they did not agree, obviously, however, there was a mutual respect for one another and the both sides gave the other space to believe what they wanted. Sadly, in this cursed day of social media, blogs and 24 hour a day, 7 day a week news cycle; that respect is gone and has been replaced by bitter cynicism. Yes, I will be the first to admit; I am guilty as charged as well. It is quite hard not to be that way today; seeing that the only thing the left can do, is hurl nothing but frothing hate against anyone who disagrees with them.
Again, Kudos to springer and maybe someday, we can go back to the era of mutual respect, on both sides.
(H/T ZIP)