From my experience there a few glaring problems that stop true Macedonian activism and revolution in Macedonia.
It is my belief that Macedonians are utilitarian. They don't see the value in anything unless it can get them something tangible in return.
Most Macedonians lack principles by which they live by. Most revolutions require a principled stand, you cant make a principled stand if your are not capable of or willing to have set principles. This can even be linked to the above. Standing by something in principle sometimes requires you to give up present value in return for potential future value. Generally people who are Utilitarian have no principles because they are constantly changing based on whats useful at the present.
Shame, Macedonians are terrified of shame. They are always worried about what others will think of them. Most movements require you to throw caution to the wind and proudly step forward and stand by your assertions. Most Macedonians are way to conceded about thier image to put themselves out there in that kind of manner.
Pessimism/Victimism/Apathy
Macedonians are pessimistic by nature because they always feel like the victims of the world and that makes them apathetic. Some of it was ingrained in us by our Turkish masters, perpetuated by our Communist brothers, and solidified by our modern day political leaders. There is always someone to blame, there's always a reason to not do something, there is always no point of trying.
Add all these together and you have one hopeless bunch of people who cant get out of thier own way. It all starts with teaching the youth that they deserve better and that they should take it for themselves, that no one is going to give it to them.
Americans have this go getter type of arrogance. They punch above thier weight because they believe that they can.
Macedonians problems are systemic From the upbringing of children, to the schools, to the political system. It all helps to perpetuate this mess. It all has to come down in order to move forward.
It is my belief that Macedonians are utilitarian. They don't see the value in anything unless it can get them something tangible in return.
Most Macedonians lack principles by which they live by. Most revolutions require a principled stand, you cant make a principled stand if your are not capable of or willing to have set principles. This can even be linked to the above. Standing by something in principle sometimes requires you to give up present value in return for potential future value. Generally people who are Utilitarian have no principles because they are constantly changing based on whats useful at the present.
Shame, Macedonians are terrified of shame. They are always worried about what others will think of them. Most movements require you to throw caution to the wind and proudly step forward and stand by your assertions. Most Macedonians are way to conceded about thier image to put themselves out there in that kind of manner.
Pessimism/Victimism/Apathy
Macedonians are pessimistic by nature because they always feel like the victims of the world and that makes them apathetic. Some of it was ingrained in us by our Turkish masters, perpetuated by our Communist brothers, and solidified by our modern day political leaders. There is always someone to blame, there's always a reason to not do something, there is always no point of trying.
Add all these together and you have one hopeless bunch of people who cant get out of thier own way. It all starts with teaching the youth that they deserve better and that they should take it for themselves, that no one is going to give it to them.
Americans have this go getter type of arrogance. They punch above thier weight because they believe that they can.
Macedonians problems are systemic From the upbringing of children, to the schools, to the political system. It all helps to perpetuate this mess. It all has to come down in order to move forward.
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