tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post7856822192270361235..comments2024-03-25T19:48:24.624+11:00Comments on Oz Conservative: The three pridesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-49455959202502535732012-02-03T19:06:47.085+11:002012-02-03T19:06:47.085+11:00The way the word ‘pride’ is used does seem to sugg...The way the word ‘pride’ is used does seem to suggest that there are different types of pride, but the difference lies not in the nature of the thing itself, but in its various objects. There’s only one type of pride and it is always an assertion of superiority, which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the object of pride, of which there are two basic categories, internal and external. If the source of pride is internal, a quality of self, the idea that your intelligence, strength or race etc., reflects credit upon yourself, it is a claim of meritorious superiority over others lacking those qualities, which invariably leads to arrogance and condescension, or worse. If the source of pride is external, assuming it is an object worthy of pride, say your culture, traditions, family or nation, it’s an assertion of the superiority of the good in it, and rightly tends to inspire loyalty and commitment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-38812157124527022442012-02-03T03:26:24.289+11:002012-02-03T03:26:24.289+11:00It's unfortunate that the English language doe...It's unfortunate that the English language doesn't have different words for the different notions expressed by the word pride. One means contempt and arrogance toward other people, while the other expresses simple self-respect.<br /><br />Some people claim that the two are no different. Such folks quite often are very proud of their pridelessness--which in my estimate is one of the worst kinds of pride. <br /><br />An arrogant egotist is preferable any day to a "humble" egotist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-21680410796395547682012-02-02T09:44:40.331+11:002012-02-02T09:44:40.331+11:00I liked the advise column article. Unfortunately f...I liked the advise column article. Unfortunately for many guys the skills needed for holding down a gf with emotional niceness aren't the same as for pushing on with a career. I've met plenty of career girls with puppy dog boyfriends.Jesse_7https://www.blogger.com/profile/08732509086253241748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-2958961082665825372012-02-02T04:47:43.267+11:002012-02-02T04:47:43.267+11:00Off Topic....just wanted Mark to see it...
http:/...Off Topic....just wanted Mark to see it...<br /><br />http://www.dearcupid.org/question/hes-a-great-boyfriend-but-he-has-no.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-40675753530063796462012-02-02T03:53:06.331+11:002012-02-02T03:53:06.331+11:00Mark, you may find this opinion piece interesting:...Mark, you may find this opinion piece interesting:<br /><br />http://theconversation.edu.au/like-it-or-not-were-more-diverse-than-ever-this-australia-day-5040Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-20484103560837598362012-01-31T22:42:40.455+11:002012-01-31T22:42:40.455+11:00James,
Thanks for the link. It's interesting ...James,<br /><br />Thanks for the link. It's interesting - when I get some time I'll write something up.Mark Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961688379656119701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832901.post-24045601454722240292012-01-31T16:19:33.397+11:002012-01-31T16:19:33.397+11:00If someone does not see that pride can be a positi...If someone does not see that pride can be a positive thing, I stop listening to them.<br /><br />Hubris on the other hand...<br /><br /><br /><br />OT Mark, an essay here from an American journal on the ideological evolution of Liberalism and its current crisis from a Liberal perspective.<br /><br />Very interesting reading in that it openly states both "Left" and "right" in the modern U.S are simply trying to defend differing versions of the same ideology.<br /><br />http://www.the-american-interest.com/article.cfm?piece=1183Jamesnoreply@blogger.com