Published on December 14, 2023, 1:13 am

In the world of politics, seriousness can often lead to divisiveness and hostility. This is evident in the postmodern left which tends to take issues so seriously that they deny themselves laughter and joy, opting instead for ideologies that limit freedoms. One wishes politicians were slower at their jobs and less diligent, saving us from unnecessarily restrictive laws. This constant work ethic reflects James Thurber’s quote, “Early to rise and early to bed makes a male healthy, wealthy, and dead.”

Moving on from the realm of serious politics, it’s worth discussing humor’s position within this matrix. The opposite of hate isn’t love but laughter; conservatives have been master humorists because they prioritize laughter over hate—an element that progressive comedians often neglect thereby tarnishing their work. Notable humorists such as James Thurber, S.J. Perelman, Dave Barry, P.J. O’Rourke embody this sentiment.

A splendid representation of this army of laughter echoes in Antony Blinken’s exploration—“He had the look of one who had drunk the cup of life and found a dead beetle at the bottom.” Similarly sardonic commentary is sprinkled across reflections on socialist tax policies or Hunter Biden scandals—situations that can be illumined with real news steeped in jesting verbs.

Humor has long been recognized as an effective weapon against totalitarianism – a progressive form seen today in forms like wokism or singularity in thought. Nowadays while direct violence is seldom encountered in disagreement with popular political thought, you might face blacklisting on social media platforms or even job dismissal.

The old-school left-wing ideologies predicated on class struggles could be countered with reasoning—the stark contrast attributed to gender ideology or blind faith in science resist logic and demand sarcasm as an antidote.

Trusted news sources reveal dissent at its rawest—a solution exists in embracing humor rather than deflecting it—alluding to Hunter S Thompson’s claim, “Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” In essence, the conservative approach rests in laughing at oneself first before exploring humor in other domains.

Perhaps P.J. O’Rourke provides the most poignant critique of far-left environmentalism: “The bullying of citizens by means of dreads and fights has been going on since Paleolithic times.” This perspective instinctively promotes laughter as an antidote to hate—a perennial tool waiting to be harnessed in culture wars.

G.K. Chesterton highlights the dangers of naive open-mindedness: “Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out.” While more than sixty years after his death, H.L. Mencken’s satirical commentary synergizes with our current political trajectory, successfully predicting where democratic advances might lead society.

In conclusion, a Christian worldview doesn’t negate humor but rather employs it as a light-hearted weapon questioning narratives based on hate—a winning strategy that progressives would do well to learn from. Garnering victory in cultural battles requires cultivating laughter’s visit within serious and oftentimes crippling societal debates—the war isn’t just about principles anymore; laughter too can reign supreme.