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Overall I would say the vast majority of folks on the forum as a whole are moderates/centrists. However, it seems that only the hardcore members of both sides seem to drift to the P&OC forum (with some exceptions).
Liberals usually seem overrepresented, wherever you're measuring them. That's because conservatives are much more likely to simply go about their lives, doing their jobs, not really making a fuss over everything, since they don't automatically revert to victim-mode every time something goes not in their favor.
Liberals are much more likely to scream and holler over the littlest things, due to a highly cultivated victim mentality. Message boards like this are almost tailor-made for liberalism...here, liberals can raise a fuss, attack conservatives, show the world how enlightened and progressive and compassionate and tolerant they are...and all without have to worry about actually accomplishing anything. They get their warm fuzzies by fighting the good fight against the evils of capitalism, guns, George Bush, the war in Iraq, pro-lifers, etc, and that's enough for them, as results are not really important.
What drivel.
I'll be just as irrational and say that yes, you're right - liberals are quite active on message boards, debating and arguing. Conservatives don't say much because Rush and Sean tell them everything they need to know. All conservatives have to do is memorize the talking points and repeat them ad nauseum.
Overall I would say the vast majority of folks on the forum as a whole are moderates/centrists. However, it seems that only the hardcore members of both sides seem to drift to the P&OC forum (with some exceptions).
I strongly agree with you.
Another thing to consider: People get more revved up about social issues than economic issues, so when there's a debate about a social issue, the liberal-leaning posts easily outnumber the conservative posts.
Originally posted by Kelticnomad
Why do you have to agitate ...We are Americans...We are all facing very difficult times...you should not post to divide ....why not post to UNITE all Americans...We have a tough road ahead ...we must be united to get through this....Negative Judgement breads Contempt
I'm sorry, but asking someone's opinion on something isn't agitation, it's curiosity. Disagreement isn't bad, it's the way you go about disagreeing that's the problem. I for one am a centrist who wants to give Obama a chance, but that doesn't mean I won't voice disagreement with him when the time comes. And that's okay.
Liberals are louder, demonstrate more irrationality, opt for name calling in leiu of discourse, are much nastier, do not accept opposing viewpoints and will marginalize those who express them as racist or bigots.
Therefore, they tend to stand out more.
They are also typically women, gay men, or college students who think they know everything about the world.
I'll be just as irrational and say that yes, you're right - liberals are quite active on message boards, debating and arguing. Conservatives don't say much because Rush and Sean tell them everything they need to know. All conservatives have to do is memorize the talking points and repeat them ad nauseum.
I rarely am able to be in the audience of either of these commentators.
I would like to add that I generally respect your opinions.
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Originally Posted by sanrene
Clearly more liberal.
Oh yeah, sure. After all the vicious rhetoric of the last 8 years, NOW you want to unite and make nice.
MOST of the vicious rhetoric came from the right wing REPUBLICAN idiots who blasted the liberals and moderates who were smart enough to not buy into Bush's bullsh#t...."You is a terrist lover if'n you don't support Dubya and our war on terrists"....You right wingers were hateful and now that time has proven you to be the pack of retards the rest of us always KNEW you were,you want to play the victim.
MOST of the vicious rhetoric came from the right wing REPUBLICAN idiots who blasted the liberals and moderates who were smart enough to not buy into Bush's bullsh#t...."You is a terrist lover if'n you don't support Dubya and our war on terrists"....You right wingers were hateful and now that time has proven you to be the pack of retards the rest of us always KNEW you were,you want to play the victim.
You didn't see through anything!
You have despised Bush since you thought, wrongly, that he stole the election wayyyy back in 2000.
Everything that you have said and every action the left has taken (read: the low road) has been derivative of this completely unhinged belief. You have attempted to undermine this president with the fervor of a vicious, ugly adolescent.
It has been the most embarrassing display of sour grapes this nation has ever seen.
Now we are seeing a continuation of it in the unhinged propping up of an unqualified, corrupt affirmative action president elect.
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