Tribalism

 

Tribalism

Since I have not received the tenth edition of the newspeak dictionary I am unsure of what you meant when you used the term tribalism. As with most human organizations positive and negative outcomes are possible. As a social animal we gravitate toward others that share common traits be it genetic, geographic or occupational. In many circumstances it increases survivability and dominance.

Is it a motorcycle club or gang? Associating and identifying with a tribe that shares positive values and mores seems to be a more practical mindset than denying our nature. Remember “it takes a village to raise an idiot.” The North Sentintel island people have effectively existed for a long time. If your goal was to become an opera singer, it probably would not be your first choice of tribes. Our nature is both competitive and cooperative so some level of tribalism will happen. Dividing ourselves into teams or tribes may be juvenile but soccer is not much fun without an opposing team. I understand that you are confused by people who advertise their love affair with destructive devices. I believe some are merely putting labels on as casually as the people who have YETI stickers. Some are as mature as we were when we advertised Van Halen or Vans as kids. Some are desperately trying to get fear and respect (insert compensation joke).

Like I mentioned I try to limit my branding since I think of myself as a motorcycle enthusiast rather than a biker or Harley dude. I like skateboards and mine was covered in stickers when I was a kid. Now the free sticker that came with the product may end up on things but for the most part I display charities and organizations that I support. I proudly display my nation's flag since I am a true believer in the tenants of the declaration and the idea that our rights are not granted by humans but because we are human. The founding fathers spent a lot of time formulating a form of government that is designed for flawed humans that is why it is so cumbersome. Mao, Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot and countless other have designed and/or run more efficient forms of government but that only means the tyranny happens faster.

I am branded with a wedding band since my fidelity is public and private. It was great to hear from you. I asked for your email since I was unsure I had sent the firearm links.

Love,

Ronney