Politics and
Consciousness
Consciousness
Conservatives, Liberals, and Transpartisan politics
by Kasey Claytor
Since I have been both conservative and liberal in my life, and
have pretty much paid attention to both sides, and I have come
to some conclusions. There are healthy and unhealthy aspects
of each position.
What a conservative position stands for in a balanced,
emotional, intellectual, and spiritual way:
1) The conservative model represents male energy, or
patriarchal, in its approach to managing, guiding and
encouraging a people.
2) The ideal goal is to allow people the freedom and space
to create there own dreams and provide the open doors to
pursue that.
3) There is a strong belief that if a government aids people
in need over and above what is essential in an emergency
situation, the country will be fostering a state of dependence in
such people. (welfare state)
4) To help those in dire need is a necessity for a
government, but to continue that help when the person is able-
bodied only takes away that person’s means to develop self-
esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
5) To enable a group of individuals to remain on more aid
than is necessary for survival weakens society and allows a
segment of the population to become a burden when in fact
they could be productive given responsibility for themselves.
6) Capitalism is the best form of economic base for a
country and it will give wealth to the broadest number of
people.
7) Supply and demand in a free society will of its own
accord will be the fairest system to all, pricing goods and
services more equitably than any government could.( Based on
the belief of Adam Smith in 1776, ‘A Wealth of Nations’ which
influenced our Declaration of Independence)
8) Underlying these beliefs is the basic belief that people
given free rein will rise to their full capabilities.
9) This is very much like the father’s form of parenting,
giving the children more responsibility, playing a bit tough, but
being there for support of the helpless.
10) The government is ready to protect during real or
perceived threats.
When this form of governing gets out of balance, just like a
father too stern or removed from the children, it can grow
toward one end of the spectrum creating lack in other areas. In
the effort to protect the masses and put resources there, there
could be a lack of nurturing of the people, the environment and
the small businesses. Funding can get lop-sided toward the
male energy type activities, too much of the resources going
authority, territorial rights, defense, etc. Aggression can be a
knee jerk reaction to problems. Businesses may grow
irresponsibly, ignoring the byproducts of their wastefulness
and lack of ecological awareness as well as an understanding of
the needs of the individual workers.
What a Liberal position stands for in a balanced, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual way:
1) Conversely to the conservative model, the Liberal
model represents female energy, or maternal in its approach to
managing, guiding and nurturing a people.
2) The ideal goal is to create a safe, healthy environment
that is rich in experience and gives everyone an opportunity to
become what they want to be.
3) There is a strong belief that if the government shows
the people it’s ability to be there for them, have safety nets in
place, caring for the poor, aged, disadvantaged, discriminated
against, and ill, that is a sign of success.
4) To lack taking sufficient care of the less fortunate will
bring an eventuality of more crime, hopelessness and despair.
The gulf between the poor and wealthy will grow.
5) To have a government that brings speedy aid to the less
fortunate will allow those individuals, with government
programs assisting them, become productive citizens of society
and, in the end, off government assistance.
6) Capitalism is the best form of economic base, but the
government must be vigilant in making sure it is fair to all.
7) Sometimes supply and demand isn't fair to all and the
government can and should equal things out for everyone.
8) Underlying these beliefs is the basic belief that we are
our brother’s keeper. We are all ultimately responsible for the
welfare of our people and the world where we can help.
9) This, obviously, is very much like the mother’s form of
parenting, very nurturing, helpful, listening, and being
supportive in the direction the individuals want to go.
10) This government is ready to nurture and protect its
weakest segment of society.
When this form of governing gets out of balance, just like a
mother that is too permissive or too helpful, it can create
divisions of the people. The people that work hardest and
create the most success can be penalized by a heavy tax burden
to support an ever-growing dependent population. Too much
nurturing robs those receiving welfare of the opportunity to
develop self-reliance, find out what they are innately capable
of, thereby never attaining self-esteem or slowing their
evolution. Their offspring becomes entangled in the web of
government agencies without hope of escaping.
In both of the extreme scenarios there would be an eventual
outcome of an exhausted, over-expended state, somewhat
similar to single parenting!
A person in balance has an opportunity to improve, and raise
his or her consciousness.
A person out of balance has fewer options available, being
seemingly held down by unknown outside forces, which is an
illusion. The country is a macrocosm of this.
The balance is created by the individuals, all of us; listening to
BOTH sides of ourselves and each other. We, of course, need
both attributes in a society. With balance, peace, fortitude,
male and female energy, yin and yang, we can create a vibrant,
healthy populace that offers the fertile ground for all to grow. I
believe inevitably if our race continues to thrive on this planet
there will be an evolution resulting in the merging of these
energies. We can see it in individuals right now. Men are
developing a more aware and mentally global use of their
potential and women are certainly moving into a more whole-
brained way of life, using more of their innate talents. It is a
matter of consciousness being raised above the polarization of
society to what Dr. Don Beck, through his Spiral Dynamics
Theory, calls transpartisan solutions.
That would include taking what works from each party,
transcending the embattled sides that haven't listened to each
other, and coming up with novel solutions that would benefit
each consciousness level in the country. Solutions that don't
expect people to take a huge leap from where they are
experiencing reality to where we think they should be, but to
create a situation that would allow them, ever so easily, to
raise to the next level, where they would feel relief.
A transpartisan view is one that accepts that there are other
worldviews outside of their perspective that have validity.
by Kasey Claytor
Since I have been both conservative and liberal in my life, and
have pretty much paid attention to both sides, and I have come
to some conclusions. There are healthy and unhealthy aspects
of each position.
What a conservative position stands for in a balanced,
emotional, intellectual, and spiritual way:
1) The conservative model represents male energy, or
patriarchal, in its approach to managing, guiding and
encouraging a people.
2) The ideal goal is to allow people the freedom and space
to create there own dreams and provide the open doors to
pursue that.
3) There is a strong belief that if a government aids people
in need over and above what is essential in an emergency
situation, the country will be fostering a state of dependence in
such people. (welfare state)
4) To help those in dire need is a necessity for a
government, but to continue that help when the person is able-
bodied only takes away that person’s means to develop self-
esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
5) To enable a group of individuals to remain on more aid
than is necessary for survival weakens society and allows a
segment of the population to become a burden when in fact
they could be productive given responsibility for themselves.
6) Capitalism is the best form of economic base for a
country and it will give wealth to the broadest number of
people.
7) Supply and demand in a free society will of its own
accord will be the fairest system to all, pricing goods and
services more equitably than any government could.( Based on
the belief of Adam Smith in 1776, ‘A Wealth of Nations’ which
influenced our Declaration of Independence)
8) Underlying these beliefs is the basic belief that people
given free rein will rise to their full capabilities.
9) This is very much like the father’s form of parenting,
giving the children more responsibility, playing a bit tough, but
being there for support of the helpless.
10) The government is ready to protect during real or
perceived threats.
When this form of governing gets out of balance, just like a
father too stern or removed from the children, it can grow
toward one end of the spectrum creating lack in other areas. In
the effort to protect the masses and put resources there, there
could be a lack of nurturing of the people, the environment and
the small businesses. Funding can get lop-sided toward the
male energy type activities, too much of the resources going
authority, territorial rights, defense, etc. Aggression can be a
knee jerk reaction to problems. Businesses may grow
irresponsibly, ignoring the byproducts of their wastefulness
and lack of ecological awareness as well as an understanding of
the needs of the individual workers.
What a Liberal position stands for in a balanced, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual way:
1) Conversely to the conservative model, the Liberal
model represents female energy, or maternal in its approach to
managing, guiding and nurturing a people.
2) The ideal goal is to create a safe, healthy environment
that is rich in experience and gives everyone an opportunity to
become what they want to be.
3) There is a strong belief that if the government shows
the people it’s ability to be there for them, have safety nets in
place, caring for the poor, aged, disadvantaged, discriminated
against, and ill, that is a sign of success.
4) To lack taking sufficient care of the less fortunate will
bring an eventuality of more crime, hopelessness and despair.
The gulf between the poor and wealthy will grow.
5) To have a government that brings speedy aid to the less
fortunate will allow those individuals, with government
programs assisting them, become productive citizens of society
and, in the end, off government assistance.
6) Capitalism is the best form of economic base, but the
government must be vigilant in making sure it is fair to all.
7) Sometimes supply and demand isn't fair to all and the
government can and should equal things out for everyone.
8) Underlying these beliefs is the basic belief that we are
our brother’s keeper. We are all ultimately responsible for the
welfare of our people and the world where we can help.
9) This, obviously, is very much like the mother’s form of
parenting, very nurturing, helpful, listening, and being
supportive in the direction the individuals want to go.
10) This government is ready to nurture and protect its
weakest segment of society.
When this form of governing gets out of balance, just like a
mother that is too permissive or too helpful, it can create
divisions of the people. The people that work hardest and
create the most success can be penalized by a heavy tax burden
to support an ever-growing dependent population. Too much
nurturing robs those receiving welfare of the opportunity to
develop self-reliance, find out what they are innately capable
of, thereby never attaining self-esteem or slowing their
evolution. Their offspring becomes entangled in the web of
government agencies without hope of escaping.
In both of the extreme scenarios there would be an eventual
outcome of an exhausted, over-expended state, somewhat
similar to single parenting!
A person in balance has an opportunity to improve, and raise
his or her consciousness.
A person out of balance has fewer options available, being
seemingly held down by unknown outside forces, which is an
illusion. The country is a macrocosm of this.
The balance is created by the individuals, all of us; listening to
BOTH sides of ourselves and each other. We, of course, need
both attributes in a society. With balance, peace, fortitude,
male and female energy, yin and yang, we can create a vibrant,
healthy populace that offers the fertile ground for all to grow. I
believe inevitably if our race continues to thrive on this planet
there will be an evolution resulting in the merging of these
energies. We can see it in individuals right now. Men are
developing a more aware and mentally global use of their
potential and women are certainly moving into a more whole-
brained way of life, using more of their innate talents. It is a
matter of consciousness being raised above the polarization of
society to what Dr. Don Beck, through his Spiral Dynamics
Theory, calls transpartisan solutions.
That would include taking what works from each party,
transcending the embattled sides that haven't listened to each
other, and coming up with novel solutions that would benefit
each consciousness level in the country. Solutions that don't
expect people to take a huge leap from where they are
experiencing reality to where we think they should be, but to
create a situation that would allow them, ever so easily, to
raise to the next level, where they would feel relief.
A transpartisan view is one that accepts that there are other
worldviews outside of their perspective that have validity.
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To paraphrase
Einstein:
"no problem can
be solved from
the same level of
consciousness
that created it"
Einstein:
"no problem can
be solved from
the same level of
consciousness
that created it"