[Rasczak]

Should conservative posts be banned like on Democratic Underground?

[Iammyaspectofus]

Originally Posted by Rasczak Should conservative posts be banned like on Democratic Underground?

Oh hell no, the target practice is nice.

I just wish that the liberals in the forum were as far to the left as you are to the right. I would knock on there doors too.

These people are not liberals, if the are, because you say they are or a certain type or amount of liberal, they are simply people being boxed and packaged by an aggresive fatalist zealot

Your definitions are out of whack man. these are people...

I am a conservative in many ways, you do not define what that means with your propagandzing mission of conversion.

[rjwood]

Originally Posted by Rasczak Should conservative posts be banned like on Democratic Underground?

The question is wrong and not worth answering. Pose the question fairly and get responses.

[Iammyaspectofus]

Originally Posted by rjwood The question is wrong and not worth answering. Pose the question fairly and get responses.

he is trying to define conservative with himself. in HIS image

[MRiGnS]

What about Socialists and Marxists?

The conservatives hate me and the liberals hate me

I AM SO LONELY! *cry*

[Rasczak]

Originally Posted by MRiGnS What about Socialists and Marxists? The conservatives hate me and the liberals hate me I AM SO LONELY! *cry*

I'd put your views on the far, maybe extreme left. And I don't hate you, I hate intellectual dishonesty.


@ Rjwood, I'm open for suggestions - tell me what you have in mind (PM or Here) and if its in line with what I'm curious about I'll be happy to change it.

@ Whoever said I'm extreme right LOL at you. I'm basically a "classic liberal" or maybe a moderate conservative. There's probably at least half a dozen issues where I part ways with the majority of conservatives, and more where I take a more moderate approach.

[Iammyaspectofus]

Originally Posted by Rasczak I'd put your views on the far, maybe extreme left. And I don't hate you, I hate intellectual dishonesty. @ Rjwood, I'm open for suggestions - tell me what you have in mind (PM or Here) and if its in line with what I'm curious about I'll be happy to change it. @ Whoever said I'm extreme right LOL at you. I'm basically a "classic liberal" or maybe a moderate conservative. There's probably at least half a dozen issues where I part ways with the majority of conservatives, and more where I take a more moderate approach.

deep down you know that nobody agrees with your contrived definitions of political labels that you plaster them with and that is why you cannot stop yourself from imposing them on everyone with great unrelenting fervor.

[qtwerp]

No posts should be banned as long as they are not hateful in nature.

The whole idea of a forum is discussion. What's the point if everyone agrees with you?

[FuturePilot]

Originally Posted by qtwerp No posts should be banned as long as they are not hateful in nature. The whole idea of a forum is discussion. What's the point if everyone agrees with you?

My thoughts exactly.

[Charbucks]

Of course conservatives should be banned. So should old people, non-white people, girls, gays, windows users, and fatties.

[LordFu]

Originally Posted by rjwood The question is wrong and not worth answering. Pose the question fairly and get responses.

Exactly. Weighted questions seem to be a specialty.

Originally Posted by Iammyaspectofus he is trying to define conservative with himself. in HIS image

[Rasczak]

Originally Posted by LordFu Exactly. Weighted questions seem to be a specialty.

I'll tell you the same thing - I'm open for suggestions. How would you like the question worded?

[rjwood]

Originally Posted by Rasczak I'll tell you the same thing - I'm open for suggestions. How would you like the question worded?

What good is your question if I am asking it? Figure it out yourself. If you cannot see the fallacy in your question, I cannot help you. I do agree with qtwerp, but your question is too contrived. But that is so you, rasczak.

[Rasczak]

Originally Posted by rjwood What good is your question if I am asking it? Figure it out yourself. If you cannot see the fallacy in your question, I cannot help you. I do agree with qtwerp, but your question is too contrived. But that is so you, rasczak.

I'm not the one saying there is anything wrong with my question as it is. You are. All I'm asking is that you tell me what you think is wrong with it. You say it is contrived - how is it contrived?

If anyone else sees what he is talking about, please help me out and tell me how the question is "wrong, weighted, or contrived."

This is how DU's rules read. I'm just asking if anyone here would prefer something like this:

Democratic Underground is an online community for Democrats and other progressives. Members are expected to be generally supportive of progressive ideals, and to support Democratic candidates for political office.

[Iammyaspectofus]

I see what he is saying but I am not going to help you out unless it's out the door of a moving plane.

[Big Dave]

I guess I'd have to leave if conservative posts were banned. Most people are far too liberal for me here, anyway, but that's what makes it interesting.

Originally Posted by Rasczak Democratic Underground

I've never heard of that site before. I could incite some real trouble on that board if I joined!

[papasmurf]

Originally Posted by Rasczak Should conservative posts be banned like on Democratic Underground?

Could you define conservative please as political terminology in America is radically different to the UK.

[MRiGnS]

Originally Posted by papasmurf Could you define conservative please as political terminology in America is radically different to the UK.

some wikipedia stuff:

Conservatism in the United States comprises a constellation of political ideologies including fiscal conservatism, free market or economic liberalism, social conservatism,[1] bioconservatism and religious conservatism,[2][3] as well as support for a strong military,[4] small government and promotion of states' rights.[5]


Generally, one could claim that European conservatives tend to be more moderate on many social and economic issues, than American conservatives. They tend to be quite friendly to the aims of the welfare state, although concerned about a healthy business environment. However, some groups have been more supportive of a stricter libertarian or laissez-faire agenda, especially under influence from Thatcherism. European conservative groups often see themselves as guardians of prudence, moderation, history and tried experience, as opposed to radicalism and social experiments. Approval of high culture and established political institutions like the monarchy is often found in European conservatism. Mainstream conservative groups are often staunch supporters of the European Union. However, one might also find elements of nationalism in many countries.

[bns]

I don't think it was a "weighted" question. I think it was a rhetorical question. Rasczak is too smart to think that anybody would actually say they don't want conservatives to be allowed to post here. He's making the point that he thinks many liberals are too aggressive here.

At least, that's how I see it. Maybe I've misinterpreted. I'm sure Rascy will correct me if that's the case.

[Rasczak]

Originally Posted by Big Dave I guess I'd have to leave if conservative posts were banned. Most people are far too liberal for me here, anyway, but that's what makes it interesting. I've never heard of that site before. I could incite some real trouble on that board if I joined!

Its heavily moderated and you'd be banned right away. Basically, you have to be completely behind the liberal articles of faith. All it would take is saying "I don't like any of the Democratic candidates, I am considering voting for a republican," and you are banned.

That said, I have an account there, and now and then I'll go in and post something completely outrageous, pretending to be a far left cucoo, just to see if anyone will step up and say "wait a minute, I wouldn't go that far." But the hilarious (and pathetic and sad at the same time) thing is, they never do, they just cheer each other on.

For example, one time I claimed that cement should be outlawed and done away with because its bad for the Earth, and people just sucked it up and agreed. One of them even claimed to have read all the studies that backed up this position. What a riot.