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For the record I'm a non-religious, generally conservative elected Republican official, missing some teeth due to military service, "uneducated because my degree is from a state school", Master's degree holding, non-McMansion dwelling, Northerner by birth but Southerner by necessity, born, raised and chose to live in a rural small town, F150 and other US made cars (except for my wife's new Subaru) owner, global warming (not climate change) skeptic, much nastier in person, married 28 years with 4 children middle-aged white male.
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You may be right
I agree wholeheartedly with that. "Make love, not war," was a slogan for a reason. And that reason has nothing to do with Vietnam. I think it is just generally true that if you are not stressed out, and being physically satisfied is a great stress reliever, you don't really want to fight with people. I wish that that message was easier to spread.
Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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Although it might seem absurd to ask this question, my experiences here lead me to believe that some people prefer to name call, and some people prefer to reason through things carefully. It is interesting to me to know why people on all sides of an issue pick the argumentative strategies they do.
A small batch of the people just call names--these are the outliers. They make up about 20% of us on any side of an issue, and they will always be vocal. But what do the rest of you think? Do you get sick of having extremists representing your point of view? The level of discourse 'round these parts lately has been very disappointing to me. If you agree, what should we do about it?
Although I'd hate to censor anyone by placing them on my ignore list, I think that if we were to collectively do this, it would shut them up fast as no one is responding to them. My 2 cents.
Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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Even worse are those who, based on my opinion on one or two issues, jump to the conclusion that I'm a "flaming liberal". Come on people! Accept the fact that some of us actually can think for ourselves and that such thinking can lead one to liberal conclusions on some issues and conservative conclusions on others. Just because in the few issues I feel strongly enough to comment on I come to the 'liberal' conclusion, does not mean I'm liberal on everything!
I agree. I'm conservative on a majority of issues but when I do find myself agreeing with a liberal point of view, some folks have called me a liberal or worse "obamatron" I consider myself to be a free thinker and don't blindly follow party lines.
Although it might seem absurd to ask this question, my experiences here lead me to believe that some people prefer to name call, and some people prefer to reason through things carefully. It is interesting to me to know why people on all sides of an issue pick the argumentative strategies they do.
A small batch of the people just call names--these are the outliers. They make up about 20% of us on any side of an issue, and they will always be vocal. But what do the rest of you think? Do you get sick of having extremists representing your point of view? The level of discourse 'round these parts lately has been very disappointing to me. If you agree, what should we do about it?
You need to pick up a copy of hussein obama's bible Alinsky's Rules for Radicals, the same used by many many liberals. The rules call for name calling, lying and agressive in-your-face behavior. Conservatives have found out about this extremeist radical game and have decided to fight fire with fire. There is a call for all conservatives to use this well worn game back against the left wingers. It has taken them by surprise and if conservatives unit there are more of us then there is of them.
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Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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I have often wondered what incentive the small minority of people have to be so mean and condescending around here. I'm sure we are all guilty of it from time to time, but I do try to keep my cool. I know I resorted to one of two cheap-shots on the Feminsm thread though, not my proudest moments.I think some of it is the bravado that anonymity brings, it's like virtual alcohol. There are no repurcussions for fighting dirty on a message board. I'd also hazard a guess that personality is a major factor.
You know, I actually feel pity for some of these posters as they seem to be miserable people with nothing better to do than to bash those with opposing points of view or our president, etc.
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I consider myself to be a free thinker and don't blindly follow party lines.
