Sam Quentin
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How afraid are we to speak our minds?
The poll is more about WHAT people are not saying, not about IF they are doing it…I have self-censored because I am a grown up who understands appropriateness matters and I try, as Joe likes to say, to be better.
I'll bet you also consent to searches because you have nothing to hide.I also don't live in fear in part because I am not a ####.
Incorrect, I appreciate my rights and also saw the Never Talk to Cops Without a Lawyer video so I'm good there.I'll bet you also consent to searches because you have nothing to hide.
I could where the religious right and feminists could find common ground to object to that content.I'm not really sure what the point of this thread is. For example, how are Bella Thorne and yoga pics political?
Can you cut to the chase and explain what point you're trying to make?
My freedom to speak my mind has not been chilled.
OK, but where are you trying to go with this?I could where the religious right and feminists could find common ground to object to that content.
This. The oppressiveness of todays culture is one-way.It is much easier for those on the politically correct side of the isle. People on the right have a much bigger need to walk on eggshells when commenting on topics such as COVID treatments, global warming, January 6th riots, race issues, Trump support, and even hate crimes.
For instance there was a local story of a black man claiming there was an attempt to lynch him. People accused the local outhorities of being racists for not pressing charges. The only narrative being put out was from his perspective and there was outrage both locally and nationally. I thought it was obvious the dude instigated it for his own self-promotion and I knew none of the local authorities were at all racist. Turns out after a year of investigating and moving it to a different venue, the dude did instigate it and is facing charges. But if I said anything on social media, I would have been lynched.
Consequences incurredIt is much easier for those on the politically correct side of the isle. People on the right have a much bigger need to walk on eggshells when commenting on topics such as COVID treatments, global warming, January 6th riots, race issues, Trump support, and even hate crimes.
For instance there was a local story of a black man claiming there was an attempt to lynch him. People accused the local outhorities of being racists for not pressing charges. The only narrative being put out was from his perspective and there was outrage both locally and nationally. I thought it was obvious the dude instigated it for his own self-promotion and I knew none of the local authorities were at all racist. Turns out after a year of investigating and moving it to a different venue, the dude did instigate it and is facing charges.
What part of your "culture" is being oppressed? Please cite specific examples of things you feel you are no longer free to do.This. The oppressiveness of todays culture is one-way.
This. The oppressiveness of todays culture is one-way.
in the recent past, people had no fear of posting anything because it would never get back to them. Many boards were completely anonymous. I want to check the pulse of what content people are self censoring in the current climate, while Congress mulls over what content should be censored.OK, but where are you trying to go with this?
What part of your "culture" is being oppressed? Please cite specific examples of things you feel you are no longer free to do.
Good lord, come down off the crossObviously none, because conservative people have no soul or culture, according to today's liberalism. The utter hatefilled demonization of conservatives is on full-tilt while in response they must remain silent or be destroyed.
It depends on the forum. Ultimately you have to have a sense for what behavior is acceptable in each place. Here, I don't speak like I normally do (joke and swear), or make comments about hot women because I have to abide by the owner's pseudo-moralistic view on the matters.in the recent past, people had no fear of posting anything because it would never get back to them. Many boards were completely anonymous. I want to check the pulse of what content people are self censoring in the current climate, while Congress mulls over what content should be censored.
That is not really true.
Go into a conservative forum, or outlet, and post a liberal viewpoint and see how well it is taken.
I'm sorry you've been so harshly persecuted. Fortunately for the rest of us, the conservative media is very accepting of the liberal point of view. It sounds like you're jealous of its compassion towards us.Obviously none, because conservative people have no soul or culture, according to today's liberalism. The utter hatefilled demonization of conservatives is on full-tilt while in response they must remain silent or be destroyed.
Good lord, come down off the cross
See, still not chilled!
I offer you all my thoughts and prayers.Sure, in that small isolated corner of the universe. But in the public square of the social media giants, it is the right who have their hands tied and are ruthlessly attacked.
I'm sorry you've been so harshly persecuted. Fortunately for the rest of us, the conservative media is very accepting of the liberal point of view. It sounds like you're jealous of its compassion towards us.
More mocking and dismissiveness. You guys are proving the point how prevalent this anti-speexh culture is.I offer you all my thoughts and prayers.
Guilty as charged. If you come to me with something that's so completely out of touch with reality and ignorant of how his side views the other, then I'm not going to respond to your hypocrisy with any seriousness. Come at me with some reasonable perspective and then we can have a conversation.More dismissiveness
This is a very good description of the problem.If you wouldn't say it on a megaphone in front of a crowd of people or at a podium in front of your boss and co-workers, you probably shouldn't be saying it online in a public forum.
Are we that bad? Really??The right is not even allowed to point out the obvious censorship without being mocked, dismissed and dehumanized.
Modern liberalism has made it so folks on the right can not say anything offensive or contrary to the liberal agenda, but saying the most evil and disgusting things against those on the right is perfectly acceptable.
Apparently saying liberals are "evil", "unpatriotic", and "hate this country" doesn't qualify as evil and disgusting. Just good, solid entertainment from our friends at Fox.Are we that bad? Really??
Guilty as charged. If you come to me with something that's so completely out of touch with reality and ignorant of how his side views the other, then I'm not going to respond to your hypocrisy with any seriousness. Come at me with some reasonable perspective and then we can have a conversation.
More mocking and dismissiveness.
Apparently saying liberals are "evil", "unpatriotic", and "hate this country" doesn't qualify as evil and disgusting. Just good, solid entertainment from our friends at Fox.
"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech...".If you wouldn't say it on a megaphone in front of a crowd of people or at a podium in front of your boss and co-workers, you probably shouldn't be saying it online in a public forum.
When you broach a subject like this people make it seem like there's been some massive shift in what can be said without consequence between now and say, 15 years ago. The reality is there's been remarkably little change in the sensitivities of what people find tolerable to hear others say.
People are conflating the tightening of their internet loophole to publicly spout off about things they never would have publicly spouted off about prior to the internet with a tightening of what they are "allowed" to say.
Everyone is free to say what they want. If you wouldn't say "I don't think women should be allowed to be NFL referees" or "black people actually do commit more crimes so it makes sense for police to treat them differently" at a work meeting or on a podium in front of a crowd because of the potential consequences, then you really shouldn't be surprised when those consequences rear their head when it is said in a different public forum, like the internet.
/topicI have self-censored because I am a grown up who understands appropriateness matters and I try, as Joe likes to say, to be better.
If you don't watch conservative media and immediately see/hear the non-stop hate and demonization of liberals and Democrats, then I don't know what to say to you. You're obviously not watching from an objective perspective.The reality is, most conservative folks know what I say is true. The utter dehumanization, mocking, and dismissiveness of people on the right is so common today. This is what I term Liberal Supremacy, which declares itself superior and not even worth engaging to the other side. It is disgusting.
More mocking and dismissiveness. You guys are proving the point how prevalent this anti-speexh culture is.
You have used the word 'disgusting' three separate times in this thread. Here are some synonyms you can use for 'disgusting' to assist with your fiery rhetoric:The reality is, most conservative folks know what I say is true. The utter dehumanization, mocking, and dismissiveness of people on the right is so common today. This is what I term Liberal Supremacy, which declares itself superior and not even worth engaging to the other side. It is disgusting.
Are we that bad? Really??
This is a preposterous generalization, unsubstantiated, & the clearest example of "victim culture" imaginable. "the left" is your boogieman, as though it's a collective and not 80+ million individuals. But that won't stop you from blaming the left because you can't say awful things in a public forum.The right is not even allowed to point out the obvious censorship without being mocked, dismissed and dehumanized.
Modern liberalism has made it so folks on the right can not say anything offensive or contrary to the liberal agenda, but saying the most evil and disgusting things against those on the right is perfectly acceptable.
Straw man argument are just so easy to win, huh?It is that bad. How can people label black conservatives as black in face only and not be called out? Liberals can say the cruelest things and not be called out, meanwhile are hypersensitive when conservatives speak.
wut?It is that bad. How can people label black conservatives as black in face only and not be called out? Liberals can say the cruelest things and not be called out, meanwhile are hypersensitive when conservatives speak.
If you don't watch conservative media and immediately see/hear the non-stop hate and demonization of liberals and Democrats, then I don't know what to say to you. You're obviously not watching from an objective perspective.
In the past, your relationships with others were not impacted by whether you supported or opposed, tax cuts, voter id, the current President, abortion (rights) etc. Now, it is definitely different…This is a very good description of the problem.
So, you’re a conservative who doesn’t watch Fox, but sits around and watches MSNBC? I’d suggest maybe turning the TV off. Its all brain rotting garbage.Watch Tiffany Cross on MSNBC, Oct 9, 2021 episode