OT: Interesting Study on Voicing Politcal Beliefs

[CouldBeDabo]

“I’m scared of voicing my bigoted beliefs”

“I don’t feel able to share my thoughts on why all of my problems are because of poor people”

“I feel like if I voice my support for taking healthcare away from the poor I won’t be as accepted in society”

Here’s a tip: don’t have bigoted, ignorant, hateful, non-productive beliefs and you won’t have any problems. Learn to live and love others as a child of Christ.

I appreciate a voice of reason in this thread. Thanks John. Very insightful. I don’t know how you haven’t changed more minds.

 

[CouldBeDabo]

I just found it interesting that that was your experience in SC. Wasn’t trying to argue just surprised. I think the majority of people are moderates and like most things, the loudest people lives on the far sides of both spectrums. There seems to be no ability to see both sides and see the merits of both sides.

My friend put it in a good way. Maybe people don’t agree with this but I find it interesting. “Politics is the only place where you’re ridiculed for being presented with a set of facts or circumstances and changing your mind.” There’s no sense of compromise. If I never compromised in my marriage, even when I believed I was more right than wrong, I’d be divorced. Politics is the only place where compromise is “evil”.

didn’t take it as argumentative at all. That’s a great quote

 

[JAMCRACKER99]

It's interesting that I feel that almost everyone is conservative and that they are always bringing up politics. I try to never talk about politics or religion except with my family and of course on TI .

 

[nytigerfan]

This isn't in support of any political party or position, but it's an interesting - and troubling - observation of today's culture.

another classic scotchtiger “please don’t get political in my clearly political post” post. This is your new thing since amynhop stopped posting. Did you feel there was a void that needed to be filled?

 

[nytigerfan]

The silent majority awaits 11/3.

It's interesting you use that term "silent majority". I just took the family on vacation this week and had time to listen to a 6 hour podcast about David Duke and his rise in Louisiana politics in the 80's and 90's. Duke always outperformed his poll numbers in the elections. He attributed it to the "silent majority". What that meant was that when white people were polled they were often too embarrassed or afraid to admit that they were going to vote for a racist, former KKK Grand Wizard who was recorded in an interview once saying that if he could win the election then it would be easy to then become a fascist, authoritarian dictator with unquestionable power, just like his idol Hitler had done. But on election day, the white "silent majority" had no problem voting for the man because they secretly shared his beliefs. He consistently carried 50-60% of the white vote.

There were more noticeable similarities between Trump and Duke.
- Duke claimed that since he was a devout christian, his past sins should be forgiven. When asked in a debate what church he attended regularly, he made up a name of a church and pastor. When pressed on it later, he said he attended so many churches that ho could not remember the names. It reminded me of when Trump said his favorite book was the bible, and then was unable to recite a verse.
- Duke often claimed he was being treated unfairly by the press when they said things about him that were 100% true. Reminded me of every time Trump gets in front of a mic.

 

[SGTiger]

There is one problem with all this logic. People automatically assume you are a liberal if you don't like Donald Trump. That is not true. There are a ton of moderates like myself who don't like Trump. More every day in fact.

You're not a moderate.

 

[Tiger1425]

You're not a moderate.

And tell me how you know that. You don't even know me.

 

[SGTiger]

And tell me how you know that. You don't even know me.

Because you administer megadoses of your opinion on this board daily. I'm not surprised, 75% of the left think they are moderate. Reminds me of kgwillison claiming to be a conservative.

 

[Cocks are Number 1]

It's interesting you use that term "silent majority". I just took the family on vacation this week and had time to listen to a 6 hour podcast about David Duke and his rise in Louisiana politics in the 80's and 90's. Duke always outperformed his poll numbers in the elections. He attributed it to the "silent majority". What that meant was that when white people were polled they were often too embarrassed or afraid to admit that they were going to vote for a racist, former KKK Grand Wizard who was recorded in an interview once saying that if he could win the election then it would be easy to then become a fascist, authoritarian dictator with unquestionable power, just like his idol Hitler had done. But on election day, the white "silent majority" had no problem voting for the man because they secretly shared his beliefs. He consistently carried 50-60% of the white vote.

There were more noticeable similarities between Trump and Duke.
- Duke claimed that since he was a devout christian, his past sins should be forgiven. When asked in a debate what church he attended regularly, he made up a name of a church and pastor. When pressed on it later, he said he attended so many churches that ho could not remember the names. It reminded me of when Trump said his favorite book was the bible, and then was unable to recite a verse.
- Duke often claimed he was being treated unfairly by the press when they said things about him that were 100% true. Reminded me of every time Trump gets in front of a mic.

You’re right. I’m a complete racist, and so is Trump, and everyone who sits silently, spending their lives acting in a 180 degree Antifa mode.

You actually took the time to post such nonsense.

Here’s your Pulitzer Prize. You are the most entertaining poster on TI. I give you credit.

 

[Tiger1425]

Because you administer megadoses of your opinion on this board daily. Reminds of kgwillison claiming to be a conservative.

Okay. Name my opinions that you think are liberal that don't include Trump. As far as the virus goes, i am 74 years old and have had two heart attacks. So any opinion of mine on that is based on personal experience. I'd have to be an idiot not to be careful. I take it serious. So, let's hear it...

 

[appalachiatiger]

It's interesting you use that term "silent majority". I just took the family on vacation this week and had time to listen to a 6 hour podcast about David Duke and his rise in Louisiana politics in the 80's and 90's. Duke always outperformed his poll numbers in the elections. He attributed it to the "silent majority". What that meant was that when white people were polled they were often too embarrassed or afraid to admit that they were going to vote for a racist, former KKK Grand Wizard who was recorded in an interview once saying that if he could win the election then it would be easy to then become a fascist, authoritarian dictator with unquestionable power, just like his idol Hitler had done. But on election day, the white "silent majority" had no problem voting for the man because they secretly shared his beliefs. He consistently carried 50-60% of the white vote.

There were more noticeable similarities between Trump and Duke.
- Duke claimed that since he was a devout christian, his past sins should be forgiven. When asked in a debate what church he attended regularly, he made up a name of a church and pastor. When pressed on it later, he said he attended so many churches that ho could not remember the names. It reminded me of when Trump said his favorite book was the bible, and then was unable to recite a verse.
- Duke often claimed he was being treated unfairly by the press when they said things about him that were 100% true. Reminded me of every time Trump gets in front of a mic.

i get the same feeling when i see biden try to speak

i keep seeing the child molester in him.

crazy to think we have a child molester running for president.

doubt he makes it til then, he seriously has some health issues.

he cant campaign 24/7

how the hell we expect him to lead 24/7

but i just cant vote for a child molester

think i will go with the racist

lesser of 2 evils

 

[nytigerfan]

You’re right. I’m a complete racist, and so is Trump, and everyone who sits silently, spending their lives acting in a 180 degree Antifa mode.

You actually took the time to post such nonsense.

Here’s your Pulitzer Prize. You are the most entertaining poster on TI. I give you credit.

You think history is "nonsense". You think data and numbers are "nonsense". You think that any information that does not confirm your already entrenched beliefs is "nonsense".

 

[nytigerfan]

i get the same feeling when i see biden try to speak

i keep seeing the child molester in him.

crazy to think we have a child molester running for president.

doubt he makes it til then, he seriously has some health issues.

he cant campaign 24/7

how the hell we expect him to lead 24/7

but i just cant vote for a child molester

think i will go with the racist

lesser of 2 evils

“I’ve known Jeff (Epstein) for 15 years. Terrific guy,” Mr. Trump told New York magazine in 2002. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”

 

[Cocks are Number 1]

You think history is "nonsense". You think data and numbers are "nonsense". You think that any information that does not confirm your already entrenched beliefs is "nonsense".

Your manipulation of separate situations is nonsense.

But you can continue making it fit your narrative. Enjoy your days left on TI.

 

[nytigerfan]

Your manipulation of separate situations is nonsense.

But you can continue making it fit your narrative. Enjoy your days left on TI.

do you still go to stores without a mask and laugh and the stupid people wearing them?

 

[Cocks are Number 1]

do you still go to stores without a mask and laugh and the stupid people wearing them?

I wear one when required, no issues, don’t cause a fuss, respect a private business’s policy. Otherwise, no.. I don’t wear one. Healthy as a horse.

Did you put bricks under your bed to allow more room underneath?

 

[appalachiatiger]

“I’ve known Jeff (Epstein) for 15 years. Terrific guy,” Mr. Trump told New York magazine in 2002. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”

thats right

epstein loved younger women

and probably boys

at least he isnt a child molester like your guy

 

[appalachiatiger]

Because you administer megadoses of your opinion on this board daily. I'm not surprised, 75% of the left think they are moderate. Reminds me of kgwillison claiming to be a conservative.

that is weird how many lefties think they are moderate

there really are not many moderate democrats left

if they are any they have no voice.

 

[appalachiatiger]

I wear one when required, no issues, don’t cause a fuss, respect a private business’s policy. Otherwise, no.. I don’t wear one. Healthy as a horse.

Did you put bricks under your bed to allow more room underneath?

nytigerfan is a racist himself

he hates white people

thats why he is so angry at us and tries to secretly just complain

but he is really a racist

 

[nytigerfan]

I wear one when required, no issues, don’t cause a fuss, respect a private business’s policy. Otherwise, no.. I don’t wear one. Healthy as a horse.

Did you put bricks under your bed to allow more room underneath?

no idea what the hell that means

 

[nytigerfan]

nytigerfan is a racist himself

he hates hates people

thats why he is so angry at us and tries to secretly just complain

but he is really a racist

you calling someone else racist is the best thing I have heard all week.