I wrote this three years ago. Since then I have gained new followers, and some may have missed it. I would hate readers to be under any illusions about the man and writer behind Romantic Dominant.
Some followers on WordPress and Twitter are surprised and disappointed when I express political or general opinions, outside of what they ‘expect’ from me. A number unfollowed me today after my recent tweet mocking the ludicrous idea that more guns make for a safer society.
Rather than you all unfollow me in an untidy fashion as you realise that I am not quite what you expected, I have decided to post this ‘small print’ about me, so all those who wish to take offence at my beliefs can disappear at once. I am certain there is something in here to upset most people but I do feel obliged to come clean about the man behind the writer.
I am white, male, English and middle-aged.
I am a socialist.
I am an atheist.
I am not poor (or particularly rich) by UK standards, and certainly not poor by world standards.
I would rather live in a poor, caring, fair society than a rich, uncaring, unfair one.
I believe all lives, whoever, wherever, are equal.
I believe all human beings have a right to food, water, and shelter
I believe we are all responsible for the safety and well-being of the children of the world.
I abhor discrimination by race, country of origin, sex (in the widest possible sense), age, religion (even though I am an atheist) and I abhor discrimination due to (lack of) wealth or education.
I abhor misogyny and the oppression and abuse of women in all societies
I abhor discrimination against those who face mental or physical challenges, or who are simply not like the ‘norm’.
I believe it is totally unacceptable that 1% of the world’s population own 50% of the world’s wealth, and that the gap between rich and poor globally is widening.
I think capitalism without morality has failed the majority
I hate the cult of money, and also the cult of celebrity.
I despise fervent nationalism or tribalism because it seldom leads to good outcomes. Flags should be reserved for sporting events.
There is probably more, but I am as bored with writing this as you probably are with reading it. Those who have decided to leave have probably left. There is more about me here and here if you can be bothered.
Please exit quietly. Hopefully some will remain.
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© the author writing as Romantic Dominant
Art by Fabian Perez
Kanika Tripathi
February 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm
One can’t help but doubt the intentions of those who would be upset after learning that you are normal, thinking human being. I appreciate your political persona and hope all’s well with you.
PS: It finally snowed here a bit. 🙂
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Romantic Dominant
February 17, 2021 at 3:04 pm
Thank you. All is well with me, and I hope also with you? I am sure the snow was picturesque.
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Kanika Tripathi
February 17, 2021 at 5:13 pm
For most part. The snow was lovely, yes, it came quietly one morning, blanketing the hills…
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Romantic Dominant
February 17, 2021 at 11:03 pm
Perfect
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libbyhyett
February 17, 2021 at 2:47 pm
I’ll stay
On Thu, 18 Feb. 2021, 1:04 am A Faded Romantic’s Notebook, wrote:
> Romantic Dominant posted: ” I wrote this three years ago. Since then I > have gained new followers, and some may have missed it. I would hate > readers to be under any illusions about the man and writer behind Romantic > Dominant. Some followers on WordPress and” >
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Romantic Dominant
February 17, 2021 at 3:04 pm
Good. I’m glad.
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veveheart
February 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm
Same….all of it.
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Romantic Dominant
February 17, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Smiles. Good.
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Romina
February 17, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Think I’ll stick around.
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Romantic Dominant
February 17, 2021 at 5:14 pm
Smiles. That’s good.
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thereluctantpoet
February 18, 2021 at 1:58 pm
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and learn!!
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Romantic Dominant
February 18, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Thank you.
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eob2
February 18, 2021 at 2:19 pm
I have read, this and this and went to here and here, have no fear I will not disappear.
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Romantic Dominant
February 18, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Good. Smiles.
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Cindy Georgakas
February 18, 2021 at 3:02 pm
Nice to meet you through Chuck.
So far everything sounds pretty normal to me🤣 Not sure about what you said about guns, I didn’t read that but I’m all for getting rid of the semi automatics that no one needs and stopping that crazy piece. Anyways, visit sometime and I’ll see you around.
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Susi Bocks
February 25, 2021 at 1:48 am
I think I like you. 🙂
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Romantic Dominant
February 25, 2021 at 7:55 am
Thank you. Too sweet. Smiles.
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Susi Bocks
February 25, 2021 at 5:53 pm
😊
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