Leftist virtue signalling is getting us nowhere

Leftist Virtue Signalling is Getting Us Nowhere

Virtue signalling holds significant weight in today's political climate, depending on the speaker and listener.

For some, it is beneficial for understanding ideologies or sharing one's own, while for others, it is a way to present an image of empathy and activism, boosting reputation without actual work.

Virtue signalling can be good only if it is backed by substantive action.

The issue of prioritizing the aesthetic of virtue and empathy over the actual trait is nonpartisan.

Author's summary: Virtue signalling is ineffective without action.

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The Commonwealth Times The Commonwealth Times — 2025-10-30

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