> Is it possible that this militant ignorance is a
> product of both the natural desire to protect oneself
> from harm--survival instinct--which is nurtured
> ideologically ( e.g. among others: the dualism
> inherent in Christianity's attempt to hold back the
> chaotic tide of Nature) in our daily lives under class
> rule?
>
> If so, how do we combat it?
Popular education for one thing. Teaching people how to question authority and think for themselves.
Radicalizing events tend to help. 9-11 was very effective at waking up buttloads of Americans.
> Zizek finds the honesty of the neo-cons
> refreshing--"Hell yes, we're imperialists!" He also
> finds the dishonesty of the left in embracing tactics
> which have not worked and not admitting who they
> really are to have had a corrosive, demoralizing
> effect.
>
What has been demoralizing?
Chuck0