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The Cleanest Way of Thinking About Talk Left Act Right
The concept of 'talk left act right' suggests that leftism may be used as a tactic to advance status or influence change, while rightism may serve as a tactic to maintain status. This dichotomy can be seen in the behavior of certain institutions like Harvard, which promotes concepts like diversity and inclusion but maintains exclusivity and lacks diversity in certain intellectual topics. This pattern is also observed in elites advocating for left-wing ideals while living privileged, conservative lifestyles. This discrepancy between left-leaning public stances and right-leaning private actions is evident in various issues such as education, relationships, and environmental practices, where affluent individuals espouse egalitarian views but engage in elitist behaviors.