Ledge Republicans?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by face of glass

And thanks to Live In Boston, we'll soon see what he looks like too! Obviously the anonymous days for Dissention are over soon.

In leather pants and a checkered shirt, no less.

[Mad4stevie]

I am registered Republican, but do not necessarily ascribe to the "right" philosophy on alot of things (such as capital punishment - I oppose it).

Sometimes I post on political threads, but I agree with Nancy that it can be somewhat disheartening when the threads disintigrate into personal attacks.
I think everyone has the right to an opinion, but I don't think that gives anyone the right to express it however they damn well please. Words can be weapons. I personally have a very open mind and welcome information from opposing viewpoints because it helps me learn more about why I have the opinions that I have. I don't think you can really have an educated opinion until you take the time to think through why you think the way that you do, and that means considering all points of view.

For me, an opinion is much more credible when it is communicated in a logical, non-threatening way. As soon as someone starts using personal attacks, the focus shifts to the tone of the opinion, instead of the substance of the opinion.

[Violet]

Originally Posted by dissention

It does in the way that it was presented. But that simply isn't how it is and it's a bit of a generalization of the political discussions on this board. Liberals disagree with conservatives, conservatives disagree with liberals, etc. Unfortunately, some people just can't be involved in political conversations and feel as if they are being made fun of every time one of their views is challeneged (note: I'm not referring to Nancy, I'm speaking about lots of people.)

That's pretty much why I don't get involved. I'm not a confrontational person AT ALL and am not very good at getting my point across. It doesn't help things that I'm a bit airheaded and don't always understand political mumbo jumbo! But I do read quite a few of the political threads here and do find them interesting, at times.

Carol

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Violet

I avoid political conversations as much as possible, but I will say I'm a registered Republican. But I'm a liberal one, if that makes sense. for example, I don't have a problem with gay marriage or abortion, depending on the circumstances. And I don't know who I'm voting for yet, either. And I agree with Nancy on the tone of some of the political posts on this board. Especially the Reagan-bashing one. That one really upset me. But that's all I'll say. Like I said, I don't like to get involved in political discussions.

Carol

Just the facts ma'am. I'll let them speak for themselves.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Mad4stevie

Sometimes I post on political threads, but I agree with Nancy that it can be somewhat disheartening when the threads disintigrate into personal attacks.

It's usually only me, Jason, Chris, sparky, Le Stew, DeeGeME, and Carne that participate in those threads for the most part, so please, tell me how we personally attack each other. Examples, please. I think that sometimes friendly ribbing gets mistaken for "attacking," for the most part.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by dissention

It's usually only me, Jason, Chris, sparky, Le Stew, DeeGeME, and Carne that participate in those threads for the most part, so please, tell me how we personally attack each other. Examples, please. I think that sometimes friendly ribbing gets mistaken for "attacking," for the most part.

I'd be lost without the dialogue between you and Jason. You both get me thinking.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I'd be lost without the dialogue between you and Jason. You both get me thinking.

Why, thank you, my lady. I aim to please. And hopefully we get you thinking liberally.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by dissention

Personally, I found Nancy's post to be a bit condescending and meanspirited, to tell you the truth. I didn't see the point to it, but it is what it is.

Which one? The one in this thread? You thought that was mean-spirited? Maybe you're talking about the one in the Reagan thread?

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by CarneVaca

Oooops. Was I involved in that?

I honestly don't remember. Is that thread still accessible? Maybe we can look it up! lol

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by dissention

Again, if people don't like the conversation, don't join in. Why rain on everyone elses parade?

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket - I just figured I owed it to my fellow Republicans to explain why I'm not out there getting their back in poltical threads. I haven't gone back and posted further on the Reagan thread, for instance, because I know it would upset me to see him ripped apart.

[wondergirl9847]

I think alot of the Repubs on the board feel uhhhh....overpowered (not the right word, but my mind is mush right now. LOL) by you and the other Dems/Libs on the board. You guys are so vocal (not a bad thing), it's kinda harsh to some people, I guess.

JMO.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by dissention

As for reparations, if I remember correctly, a lot of us Democrats stated that the Democratic party really hasn't taken a stance on them and that support for reparations varied with each person wildly. Some support them, some do not. The most liberal ones do, the most moderate don't. That's the best we could do to inform you, once again I apologize if it wasn't a good enough answer. We can't make lemonade out of potatoes, after all.

Well, I remember it kind of like I made the statement that moderate Democrats don't go for reparations. I was then asked to back this statment up - a reasonable request, if my statement was incorrect. However, was it? According to your above answer, it wasn't (this answer was never given to me at the time). At any rate, I admitted that I didn't have numbers, but that I guessed it was true due to what Democratic candidates themselves were saying. I was then given laughing emoticons. At that point I appealed to someone simply to give me a guess as to whether moderate Democrats supported reparations. Around then Jason informed me that he could find no statement on the issue at all.

But thank you for being polite and informative in your reply here.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I always thought Nancy was pretty cool.

Why thank you! lol

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Originally Posted by dissention

It's usually only me, Jason, Chris, sparky, Le Stew, DeeGeME, and Carne that participate in those threads for the most part, so please, tell me how we personally attack each other. Examples, please. I think that sometimes friendly ribbing gets mistaken for "attacking," for the most part.

I must say I have been involved in quite a few of these political discussions, and while Dissention and others know my views are pretty different than theres, they HAVE ALWAYS been respectful of my opinions, and I've never been bashed by anyone for having different views...I just thought this would be a good thread for the republicans on the board to express their views, since we DO get a lot of democrat-based views here...and not much republican..
Chris

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket - I just figured I owed it to my fellow Republicans to explain why I'm not out there getting their back in poltical threads. I haven't gone back and posted further on the Reagan thread, for instance, because I know it would upset me to see him ripped apart.

That's just the thing though. No one ripped him apart. We discussed him using historical fact.