Very insightful, Frank, thank you. And what is equally scary - to my mind, anyway - is that these "foot soldiers of the western cultural elites" inevitably progress (if that's the appropriate word!) onward into the working environments of the 21st century world ... and the march through our institutions and societies risks becoming ever-more embedded. Though, to be fair, I'm seeing some evidence of some gratifyingly independent-minded young adults who are not going along with the mob. I just hope they succeed.
Thank you for an interesting piece Frank. Some very good insight into the minds of young students. I often wonder why the ‘cultural elites’, often wealthy & influential, have drifted so far to the left. (Back in the day, wealth seemed to drift folk in a conservative/right direction perhaps?). I suspect the myriad of left wing causes are the new religion of the well-to-do, ideal for virtue signalling at dinner parties. And their ‘foot soldiers’, the young and naive, indoctrinated in wokeness, lap it up because the cause gives them more attention. The over-indulgence you discussed, (mental health being a perfect ploy for many) simply reinforces their time in the spotlight & encourages them to regurgitate the narrative they are fed. Thanks again, the article has got me thinking.
I, too hope that they will succeed. It is this subversive minority that represents our hope for the future.
Very insightful, Frank, thank you. And what is equally scary - to my mind, anyway - is that these "foot soldiers of the western cultural elites" inevitably progress (if that's the appropriate word!) onward into the working environments of the 21st century world ... and the march through our institutions and societies risks becoming ever-more embedded. Though, to be fair, I'm seeing some evidence of some gratifyingly independent-minded young adults who are not going along with the mob. I just hope they succeed.
Thank you for an interesting piece Frank. Some very good insight into the minds of young students. I often wonder why the ‘cultural elites’, often wealthy & influential, have drifted so far to the left. (Back in the day, wealth seemed to drift folk in a conservative/right direction perhaps?). I suspect the myriad of left wing causes are the new religion of the well-to-do, ideal for virtue signalling at dinner parties. And their ‘foot soldiers’, the young and naive, indoctrinated in wokeness, lap it up because the cause gives them more attention. The over-indulgence you discussed, (mental health being a perfect ploy for many) simply reinforces their time in the spotlight & encourages them to regurgitate the narrative they are fed. Thanks again, the article has got me thinking.
Insightful as always, thankyou Frank.
Thanks Richard