Hello Gonzomin,
Originally Posted by
Gonzomin
This board shows the difference between rightys and leftys. You get real discussion and debate from most Dems. The rightys post one-liner drive-by insults and declare themselves winners. The Republican party is the home of bigots and haters. They have a religious attachment to Trump no matter what stupid shit he does.
I would say that is true of the far right but I regularly enjoy very spirited discussions here with those who are right of center.
Conversely, we have some lefties here who show no respect to anyone to the right of them.
My view is that anyone who disrespects others simply for their view is poisoning needed discussion.
Bitter polarization is poisoning the country and falls right into Putin's plan to destabilize America.
We each want to believe we are right, but none of us should be so sure that we are unwilling to listen to respectfully presented opposing views. Everything should always be open to discussion. Anyone who is absolutely convinced they are correct is absolutely mistaken.
I believe what I believe until I find out I was wrong. Then I change what I believe until I learn better yet. We must always be open to constructive criticism of our views. Everyone's perspective is unique, based on the things they have seen and learned. No two individuals experience the same input of information. Together, we represent more knowledge than any of us do alone.
Diversity makes America great.
Diversity of views makes us better informed.
IF we listen to what others have to say.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
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