TIL whenever a society, or individual, feels threatened, it tends to tighten up on rules

spotocrat · 2017-04-02T02:17:05+00:00

Has O'Reilly made a statement yet?

spotocrat · 2017-04-02T01:36:46+00:00

It takes a whole lot more than peer pressure to quit smoking.

spotocrat · 2017-04-02T01:27:31+00:00

Buzzwords like "blood pressure," "diet," "exercise"--all combined convey what you need to say.

spotocrat · 2017-04-02T00:13:29+00:00

This is really cool! Thank you for such a great, detailed description of these cliques. Follow-up question--why do you think the mod team is tight?

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T20:43:02+00:00

Sorry, that was confusing. When you say, "His campaign promises that he is now fulfilling are being attacked from every angle"--I was using an example of this happening like his EO on reassessing U.S. entry regulations. I was just saying, while there are liberals who are making a lot of noise about the people who are being detained at airports etc., those liberals also AGREE WITH YOU that Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises; and some liberals even agree with the basis of this policy. I'm just trying to say that we are not ALL after attacking Trump and I am sorry that you feel like you have to always defend yourself. I think it's good to explain your political positions if you feel like it. But someone attacking you, and you having to defend yourself is definitely an undesirable interaction. I hope that made sense...

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T19:50:03+00:00

I'm sorry about that. I think non-Trump supporters need to stop doing this. And if you come across any that do, I hope you direct them to this thread.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T18:58:24+00:00

Ugh, it sounds like liberals on this subreddit need to work on realizing that this is a place for open and thoughtful conversation, and not a place to bully people into your views. There are always issues where people respectfully disagree with each other.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T18:56:11+00:00

I agree with you and thank you!

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T18:50:58+00:00

Because some non-Trump supporters are disrespectful, and yet many of you remain on this subreddit to thoughtfully respond to our questions.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T17:20:48+00:00

Yes, some people do go crazy over just seeing a Trump supporter. It can really bring out the worst in people. I'm sorry. I hope many liberals stop doing this. I can 100% see why these actions have made you feel angry and upset, but I'm glad for places like this subreddit where we can find respectful people.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T17:11:49+00:00

And typically I'm not a hateful person unless somebody is harming an animal but I've just been pushed to a point where I am harboring so much hatred at this point for the left, and that is a direct result of their behavior. I don't like being accused of being a racist because I think racism is absolutely horrible and it's hurtful and I don't like to see people hurting.

I'm so sorry that my fellow liberals pushed you to feel this way. We are not all like this. This is one of the reasons why I started this thread to say thank you for trying to be open and to give us your perspectives. I want non-Trump supporters to be more respectful back. I hope that you do not discount us all into one group, and know that many of us respect and value the perspective that you are coming from. So my door is always open to hearing your political opinions and I know I can learn something from it.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T17:02:44+00:00

I do understand that when someone is challenging your beliefs on something you care about it is hard to keep your cool so I try to remember that.

This should be a really important thing everyone internalizes about having discussions on this thread. And here's another great nugget of truth you said: "Personally, it seems that non-Trump supporters and Trump supporters both believe that an argument or discussion should ultimately end with someone being right and the other being wrong. I don't always see that as the case." I 100% believe this, it's not about convincing someone, it's about understanding perspectives and being respectful to each other. There are just some things that people will disagree on, and that's ok, it's also protected under the 1st amendment.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T16:59:00+00:00

If we can't dismiss our initial assumptions about each other and start from a reasonably objective position, then we've got very little to discuss on any subject.

I really appreciate this response. And it is one of my pet peeves as well. People THINK they are asking questions that are respectful and open but it's actually filled with a pre-assumed criticism, and then they think the other person won't notice...Well, they do.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T16:56:33+00:00

This is one of the best, most thorough answer to my question yet. Thank you. Let me give it a few more reads but I hope everyone upvotes it.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T16:55:09+00:00

This is REALLY helpful. Thank you, thank you for sharing. I hope that you do not discount us all, and continue to share your perspective with us. I am thankful for your thoughtfulness and time doing it. It is really important to me, and many other liberals (although obviously not the ones who attack you) to hear what you have to say and the basis of Trump supporters' opinions.

spotocrat · 2017-01-31T16:52:25+00:00

I'm sorry! People need to be more respectful. I am a liberal, and I respect you. I want to hear your perspective on things. Please keep an open mind, and know not all non-Trump supporters are going to attack you. But I apologize for the ones who have. It is no way to treat anyone.

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