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Why Can't Liberals and Conservatives Shut Their Mouths?

Katherine the Renaissance Woman 2012/05/09 04:25:34
Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an entire person.
Oh my gosh, I am so closed-minded and I disagree with you because my affiliation is still the best.
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I am so sick and tired of different groups of people claiming that they have higher moral ground than others do based on politics. You're not cool. You're not smarter than everyone else. You look like a moron.

"Conservatism is a mental illness, but can it be treated?"
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Do you repeatedly use the Word D_ _ chebag and think of your self as an intelligent person? (and then have answer choices as: "No, I think I have a higher intellect then most liberals." and "I can't help it, Im liberal".

Do not sit here and try to tell me one side is worse than the other, because these two examples are just from today. I'm sick and tired of hearing polls like "Oh my god, Racism is ALL OBAMA'S FAULT. Obama is trying to KEEP RACISM AROUND for his political agenda." Or "Aren't Conservatives Just Pussies Who Don't Realize that the WORLD DOESN'T REVOLVE AROUND THEM Anymore?" Conservatives suck. Liberals suck. Conservatives are rad. Liberals are rad.

Are you people stupid? Do you really think that a person's political affiliation really makes them a good or a bad person? Do you really think that just because a person is Liberal or Conservative that their IQ must be lower than your party's choice because you're so much damn experienced and refined than everyone else is? Do you really think that your political party has all of the answers? Because I'll tell you what:

Obama has done a shitty job at his job.
Bush did a shitty job at his job.

I do not CARE who did WORSE of a job. The fact is, both Presidents (have) failed to satisfy the general, overall public. So Conservatives, laugh all you want at "Obama's incompetence and his "ghetto mentality", and Liberals, continue to point out how Bush was a moron who didn't know his ass from his mouth. Neither one of your party's leaders has done an overall satisfactory job.

I don't care if a person is a Conservative or a Liberal. If I think a person has something respectable to say, I will listen to them. If I think this person is talented in some form of the arts, I'm going to appreciate them and their talents they have. I look at a person based on their morals and integrity and despite what many of you...INDIVIDUALS (and ooo, I wish I could put another word here) believe, a person's moral integrity is not defined by who they vote for. I don't care if you're a Liberal or a Conservative. I look for things I have in common with people. I look at how a person treats another human being. That has nothing to do with their political affiliations.

Sure, I may get along better with those whom I agree with politically, but I have plenty of friends who do not share the same priorities and political ideals as I do. And I am okay with this. Trust me, I dislike a LOT of people who share similar ideologies as I do. Does this make me a hypocrite? NO. It does not. Why? Because I pay attention to how a person carries themselves, whether or not a person strives to become a better human being, a better addition to society. I do not think your different opinion is wrong--unless your opinion is backed up by faulty logic (and POLITICS is FULL OF IT. It's called rhetoric and logical fallacies). Or if your opinion is backed up by facts that have been disproved, I will not take your opinion into consideration until you have an educated opinion.

An educated opinion does not necessarily mean that it has to reflect my own opinion. An educated opinion means that you've lived, you've experienced, and you've actually done research. You've actually taken the time to look at any and all modes of bias to get the full story and idea. An educated opinion means that someone isn't closed minded. And most of you people on this website. Are. Closed-Minded.

Your opinion cannot be "right". It is an opinion. You may have facts that support your opinion,
but that still does not mean your opinion is a fact (ergo, right). You have facts that support your opinion. Think of it as an hypothesis. You can have facts to back it up, but it is your personal opinion that makes you incapable of being right or wrong.

Political affiliations have become a medium for stereotyping. And stereotyping, children, is in fact, not morally right. It wrongly puts an entire group or populace into a very strict set of parameters that does not have to define them. But you people take it upon yourselves to say that this is true. "Oh, you're a Liberal. You're brainwashed anyway, so you have no idea what you're talking about." Are you kidding? "Oh, you're a Conservative. You've grown up with an easy and privileged life and don't understand what it really means to work for your money because you're spoiled and bigoted." Are you kidding? Statements like these do not help anyone.

Please, Sodahead users. Get out of my face. Liberals and Conservatives are all people too. Suck it up. Shake hands. Disagree. But do not question the moral integrity, the intellectual ability, or the "any other factor that has nothing to do with political ideals only characteristic" of your opposing party member. You don't look right. You don't look cool. You look like an asshat. You look condescending, and you look disagreeable.


EDIT:
Because some of you believe me to be un-American and wishing to repress the rights of the American people, let me clarify. My "Why Can't Liberals and Conservatives Shut Their Mouths" question was not meant to be translated as: "Can I Make the People Silence Themselves" I have read the Constitution and the Amendments and I occasionally look them over to re-familiarize myself with it. My point in asking this was not to suggest that I wish to take away anyone's Freedom of Speech. My point was to get people to realize the idiotic things they say when they base their opinions about someone solely upon the fact that they belong to this or that political party. If people want to talk with their foot in their mouths and look ignorant by saying "Oh, you're a Liberal, you're a dunce and a twat", then do it. My point in writing this was to POINT OUT this problem, that people are so ignorant in their thought processes that they make statements such as these. Who does this? Truly.
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  • Shawna 2012/05/09 04:32:56
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Shawna
    +16
    I'm exhausted after reading that. You must be very exhausted after writing it. Great rant. Best rant I've read all day.

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  • ☆The Ro... ღ♥ღ ℒea... 2012/05/09 06:05:30
    ☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sheriff!!
    +3
    Yes that is right but it seem many Libs want to call me names so I fire back..Believe me I am good at getting into people's heads and I drive Libs nuts with questions! LOL
  • AL 2012/05/09 05:38:15
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    AL
    I believe it just might have something to do with our EVIL free speech perhaps? NOT!!!!
  • Mark 2012/05/09 05:37:47
    Oh my gosh, I am so closed-minded and I disagree with you because my affiliat...
    Mark
    +1
    I had to tick that one as it had a picture of Jean Luc. 3rd greatest captain in starfleet.
  • Padding... Mark 2012/05/09 23:10:08
  • Mark Padding... 2012/05/10 09:09:49
    Mark
    My top two are Captain Benjamin Sisko and second is Captain Racheal Garrett.
  • Padding... Mark 2012/05/10 09:19:37
  • katywon 2012/05/09 05:29:57
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    katywon
    +1
    OK. Now I know November needs to get here to quiet things down.
  • atomikmom 2012/05/09 05:27:58
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    atomikmom
    +1
    LOL!!! Neither party has any sense to know when to shut up and when to speak. They are both Bull Headed!!!
  • Dan 2012/05/09 05:25:38
    Oh my gosh, I am so closed-minded and I disagree with you because my affiliat...
    Dan
    +2
    Just kidding. I know exactly what you mean. I am what most would call conservative but I have seen conservatives here who I really wouldn't want in my corner. I have had duscussions with liberals that were civil, friendly and informative. I've also been called every name in the book just for answering a question honestly even though I kept it civil. Some questions (on both sides) are no more than bait for a trap so people can curse and label you for giving an honest answer. Some are just an invite to a "bashing" session. What good are these types of posts? Cheap entertainment?
  • Vitalani 2012/05/09 05:21:56
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Vitalani
    +3
    ".... I am so closed-minded and I disagree with you"....I really liked this question at first...Until that answer selection made me realize it is just as bad as both side's questions and arguments.

    Narrow minded people are those who believe others are close minded simply because they disagree. Which your answer selection is a perfect example of.
  • Katheri... Vitalani 2012/05/09 05:28:18 (edited)
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +5
    My other option was referring to how open minded the rest of the readers are. If the other people aren't open minded, then they can be only one other thing, and that is closed-minded.

    If you noticed, I didn't say one was closed minded for disagreeing with me. I said one was closed minded for disagreeing with me and saying that one party is better than another party. No party is better than any party. THAT is the closed-minded part.

    I don't care if you disagree with me. As I even pointed out several times in my rant. Disagree away. Do not tell me that "I disagree with you because my political party is better than everyone else's political party". That's where I was mentioning closed-mindedness. NOT the disagreeing part.
  • Vitalani Katheri... 2012/05/09 05:33:10
    Vitalani
    +1
    Ah, makes sense now. I actually do agree.
  • Katheri... Vitalani 2012/05/09 05:33:39 (edited)
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +5
    Yay. :)

    Edit: Perhaps I should have worded the response better, but please understand that this literally DID take me about 40 minutes to finish and create, so I was sorta emotional and exhausted at the time of making the actual responses. :)
  • Michael=Constitution & Liberty 2012/05/09 05:16:43
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Michael=Constitution & Liberty
    +2
    ignore, sign out, avoid politics, yada yada.....you do have choices ;)
  • flyingseaturtle BN 2012/05/09 05:15:24
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    flyingseaturtle BN
    +2
    I completely agree ;-)
  • GeminiWolf 2012/05/09 05:14:07 (edited)
  • juicebox07 2012/05/09 05:08:56
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    juicebox07
    +3
    I've been seeing this a lot on SodaHead lately. I was going to make a topic on the subject myself, but you did a better job anyway. :)
  • Katheri... juicebox07 2012/05/09 05:13:27
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +4
    :) Well, thank you.
  • Linda 2012/05/09 05:04:38
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Linda
    +2
    I don't know why but I would if they would.. Them first. lol
  • Caedus01 Sith Lord of the P... 2012/05/09 04:54:42
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Caedus01 Sith Lord of the PHAET
    +7
    the option says it all no commentary needed
    option commentary
  • Pat 2012/05/09 04:50:10
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Pat
    +7
    Since this is site which attracts all kinds of opinions I think we have to take everything with a grain of salt. There are some pretty wild and crazy people on SH and I refuse to fight with them. If we disagree and the conversation becomes toxic, I walk away. I don't need the aggravation and it serves no purpose to go back and forth with someone who is calling you names, denigrating your intelligence and being a boor. I like exchanging ideas. Sometimes I've even been swayed by someone else to at least re-think my position on something. So, it all depends on the individual. I hope you don't give up on SH though. Take a break and see how you feel. As Bill Clinton said, "I feel your pain."
  • Feria~THEZombieSlayingB!tch... 2012/05/09 04:47:54
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    Feria~THEZombieSlayingB!tch of PHAET!~Badass Incarnate~
    +8

    You know people sure do love stereotypes.
  • Katheri... Feria~T... 2012/05/09 04:53:02
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +5
    I love that gif. So you. :)
  • Feria~T... Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:53:50
    Feria~THEZombieSlayingB!tch of PHAET!~Badass Incarnate~
    +5
    That actually the same look I give people when I say that too, apparently. According to my mother, that is.
  • Katheri... Feria~T... 2012/05/09 04:54:07
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +5
    I'd love to see a pic. :P
  • ☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sher... 2012/05/09 04:38:50 (edited)
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    ☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sheriff!!
    +2
    Sorry but both the Progressive Right and Left are destroying this nation..You got both Bush and Obama adding 11 trillion to the national debt! You got one side pushing a warfare state and another side pushing a welfare state..Believe you me I can piss off both sides because I hate both parties and I know Ron Paul is the best candidate but too many people are not listening to his message of freedom!
  • keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:34:41
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    keymanjim
    +2
    Welcome to the internet. Someone will be by to show you around in a moment.
  • Katheri... keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:35:20
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +7
    I've been on this site for a good while. I know what the internet means. :P
  • keymanjim Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:36:13
    keymanjim
    +3
    So long as you got the joke.
    smile
  • Katheri... keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:37:09
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +4
    I don't know if you can tell; I'm not in a good mood today. ^-^
  • keymanjim Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:39:49
  • Katheri... keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:42:23
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +4
    me gusta

    Me gusta your usage of memes. :)
  • keymanjim Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:43:56
    keymanjim
    +1
    Far be it for me to suggest other sites for you to visit. But, every once in a while, just to clear your head, you should visit failblog.org for some laughs.
  • Katheri... keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:45:26
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +3
    Thanks. :) I also go to fictionpress and fanfiction quite often. :)
  • keymanjim Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:47:05
    keymanjim
    +1
    Those look pretty interesting. I'll have to check them out.
  • Katheri... keymanjim 2012/05/09 04:52:08
    Katherine the Renaissance Woman
    +3
    They're sister sites. If you like reading, then it's the place for you. Literally any willing/amateur writer who wants to share their work goes on there and posts original (fictionpress) and nonoriginal (fanfiction, with movie, book, game characters, etc).
  • Archer ... Katheri... 2012/05/09 11:22:42
    Archer ~ The Limit Break of PHAET
    +3
    ... I go to damnyouautocorrect.

    and thebloggess.

    both make me giggle like a damned schoolgirl.
  • Shawna Katheri... 2012/05/09 04:53:15
  • Katheri... Shawna 2012/05/09 04:54:31
  • diane RN 2012/05/09 04:33:57
    Oh my gosh, you are absolutely right. Political affiliations don't define an ...
    diane RN
    +4
    Amen sister! I am doubly impressed because of your age! You are eons ahead of most. Intelligent debate doesnt work here as it always regresses to personal attacks. I have even resorted (as of today) to posting goofy pictures. I think its the crowd mentality. I still stand strong on my conservative principles but want to give you Kudos on your great post!

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