Cyclops has probably never voted in his life, period.
Cyclops has probably never voted in his life, period.
There's always been the spectrum of belief written into the X-books concerning attitudes towards humanity...
That's kinda the core theme of the books?
Magneto (mutants can never fully successfully "integrate/assimilate" into human society, and have to separate themselves as a superior species) vs Xavier (mutants and humanity are capable of total and complete peaceful coexistence and tolerance one day if they just keep striving towards it)?
Later on there were some other ideologies introduced like En Sabah Nur's (mutants represent the epitome of darwinian struggle and that is the purpose of living, for the most powerful to emerge victorious over those less so), Nathaniel Essex's (mutants should just focus on evolving themselves and becoming "more"), Emma Frost's (mutants should be practical and use their abilities for self attainment and not worry about battling in superpowered fights as much), Cyclops' (mutant and human coexistence likely not possible in near or medium term, mutants should self segregate for own protection while deterring humanity until cultural progress has been reached for assimilation to work out), ... probably more.
You could possibly come up with a Mystique ideology of nihilism as she's gotten retconned into being a wild free spirit who is fully aware of anti mutant discrimination but doesn't seem to really care that much, and just wants to take advantage of her abilities to make herself amused while she's still alive. This is a version of Raven that clashes with her 1980s version though which was much closer to Magneto/Cyclops ideology of "guerrilla war" against human oppressors and to help rally and inspire other mutants.
There are probably some self loathing mutants out there (Rogue....? at times. Also Rahne) whose ideology would be closer to "Humans are correct to fear and despise mutants, and that is ok, mutants should probably willingly try to lose their abilities and turn into regular humans"
If you want to try to analyze the mutant characters on our real-world political spectrum... hoo boy. That would turn this thread into a massive flamewar because obviously people wouldn't even agree on definitions in the first place. And then subjective valuations of what political preferences are Good or not would cause a lot of heated stuff. Probably not wise...
I suppose if I HAD TO... I would argue the Magneto side is more Left (seeks to change status quo, boost the oppressed, "fight the power"), Xavier side is "Centrist" or "Mild Conservative" (go along to get along with Powers That Be, mild incremental tinkering around edges). En Sabah Nur "Fascist" pretty explicitly. Nathaniel Essex kind of apolitical /technocratic. Emma Frost "libertarian". Cyclops (during 2000s and early 2010s) on the Left like Magneto. Mystique "Libertine" which is somewhat like a "Hedonist/Post Feminist" type viewpoint, could be viewed as Enlightened Left maybe, or just really irresponsible. Rogue/Rahne PoV basically Traditional Right of sort of sucking up to and adhering to long-established norms without questioning or rebelling.
Last edited by AbnormallyNormal; 11-08-2019 at 07:00 PM.
Forget the old ways - Krakoa is god.
OBEY
Its ridiculous to think mutant politics will revolve around how they view humans.
BKV's solo mini of him, in the Morrison era.
Yes, and Apocalypse would clearly be the leader of the last part, but now as a member of a legitimate political party.
I strongly doubt that. Someone like Wolverine wouldn't care about voting at all, but most X-men would.
It's less about how their view humans and more about what mutants should do with them.
No she wasn't. Did you even read the DPS? Mastermind is an illusionist, not a telepath. If Jean wasn't in control of her actions, the entire purpose of the story would be defeated. He made her seen things that werent there and released her of her inhibitions. Her reactions were on us.
And Cyclops took responsibility for killing Xavier in Bendis run.