I wrote this four 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/Faded Romantic.
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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/Faded Romantic
Art by Fabian Perez
thereluctantpoet
February 20, 2022 at 12:57 pm
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Full Disclosure is a good thing!
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Romantic Dominant
February 20, 2022 at 1:43 pm
I think so. Smiles.
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thereluctantpoet
February 20, 2022 at 12:58 pm
Bravo, My Friend!! 😊✨👍
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Romantic Dominant
February 20, 2022 at 1:43 pm
Thank you. Smiles.
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Susi Bocks
March 3, 2022 at 2:49 am
According to this list, our differences – I’m female, an American, and am totally not bored reading this. 🙂
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Romantic Dominant
March 3, 2022 at 8:26 am
Smiles. Thank you. I’m glad.
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Susi Bocks
March 3, 2022 at 6:40 pm
🙂
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