Our family no longer celebrates Thanksgiving in one location. The Dems refuse to occupy the same space as the Trump supporters. The Trump supporters will share the same space with them, but they are so feral and and consumed by irrational hatred as to be toxic. Literally. Radioactive. And they haven’t a clue what they’re talking about. T…
Our family no longer celebrates Thanksgiving in one location. The Dems refuse to occupy the same space as the Trump supporters. The Trump supporters will share the same space with them, but they are so feral and and consumed by irrational hatred as to be toxic. Literally. Radioactive. And they haven’t a clue what they’re talking about. They just parrot the lies. Won’t even look at articles proving it’s long been proven untrue.
I've seen a few surveys (e.g., [1] below) showing that Democrats are much less likely to seek a relationship with a Republican than vice versa.
Likewise, the recent FIRE student survey on free speech [2] shows that liberals are significantly more likely than conservatives to approve shouting down campus speakers, blocking other students from attending a campus speech, and using violence to stop a campus speech.
I would hope that universities boards finally grow a spine and expell students that use violence and intimidation to shut down other student or speakers voicing an opinion.
With no consequences they will continue and escalate.
So sorry to hear that. It is a shame that so many spend so much time disrespecting or disparaging others. American culture has lost its way in terms of political discourse. Makes me wonder - on either side of the debate -"WHY is it so important for another person to agree with us? WHY can't we just let those who think chocolate chip mint ice cream is the ONLY ice cream worth eating, just let them think that way? WHY MUST we convince her or him that they have it all wrong - it's pistachio ice cream that's the only ice cream worth eating?" 🤔
Perhaps it is because many just can't compose & express a cogent argument for their position. They'd rather disparage the other's position with a quick insult or calling them names. What's even more insane is when one expresses an opinion associated with one side of the debate, one is immediate tagged as being part of that group implying that all attributes & opinions of that group now apply to you. It's a weird form of guilt by association that has become a nasty poison in political debates, regularly rendering them moot.
I suspect it's because those who insist we must all comply with their views want an external force to make sure we do and believe they have the right to do so.
Our family no longer celebrates Thanksgiving in one location. The Dems refuse to occupy the same space as the Trump supporters. The Trump supporters will share the same space with them, but they are so feral and and consumed by irrational hatred as to be toxic. Literally. Radioactive. And they haven’t a clue what they’re talking about. They just parrot the lies. Won’t even look at articles proving it’s long been proven untrue.
I've seen a few surveys (e.g., [1] below) showing that Democrats are much less likely to seek a relationship with a Republican than vice versa.
Likewise, the recent FIRE student survey on free speech [2] shows that liberals are significantly more likely than conservatives to approve shouting down campus speakers, blocking other students from attending a campus speech, and using violence to stop a campus speech.
[1] https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/04/24/most-democrats-who-are-looking-for-a-relationship-would-not-consider-dating-a-trump-voter/
[2] https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/college.pulse/viz/2025CollegeFreeSpeechRankingsData/2025CollegeFreeSpeechRankingsData
I would hope that universities boards finally grow a spine and expell students that use violence and intimidation to shut down other student or speakers voicing an opinion.
With no consequences they will continue and escalate.
So sorry to hear that. It is a shame that so many spend so much time disrespecting or disparaging others. American culture has lost its way in terms of political discourse. Makes me wonder - on either side of the debate -"WHY is it so important for another person to agree with us? WHY can't we just let those who think chocolate chip mint ice cream is the ONLY ice cream worth eating, just let them think that way? WHY MUST we convince her or him that they have it all wrong - it's pistachio ice cream that's the only ice cream worth eating?" 🤔
Perhaps it is because many just can't compose & express a cogent argument for their position. They'd rather disparage the other's position with a quick insult or calling them names. What's even more insane is when one expresses an opinion associated with one side of the debate, one is immediate tagged as being part of that group implying that all attributes & opinions of that group now apply to you. It's a weird form of guilt by association that has become a nasty poison in political debates, regularly rendering them moot.
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That is a great point! It does help to understand what might give rise to the vehemence of their opinions. Thanks.
I suspect it's because those who insist we must all comply with their views want an external force to make sure we do and believe they have the right to do so.
Safe spaces are only for marginalized groups. Did you not get the email?
I, for one, do not NEED a safe space.
Little girls, just reaching that awkward stage need a safe space in their locker rooms for example