You know what we’ve done? We have replaced political ideology for humanity. We have incorrectly assumed that if someone comes with the right set of progressive political perspectives, then they’d also be good people. So foolish, so naive.

In the hands of power-hungry narcissists, politics (leftist, Dalit, feminist, and every other) is nothing but a tool. A weapon to gain more control - over another individual, a community, a group, a country even.

Individuals that display dominant behaviour, regardless of the politics they espouse, and even cite politics for their dominance, are aplenty within movements, families, and woke collectives. They are not invested in change; they are only interested in power - their own.

I bet my last penny that you know of at least one such individual. And I bet you’re conflicted, and are often gaslighted into thinking that since their politics is so on point, it is you who must be mistaken about them - they are good, you’re wrong. Yes?

I’m convinced (from experience) that we’re aren’t going too far if we continue to pedestalize politics over humanity. Political ideals must be based on compassion and all things that define us as human. Without heart, politics is nothing.