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It's a pretty sad state of affairs. Makes it nearly impossible to have any sort of honest conversation about politics, and definitely has a chilling effect. I d
by bhhaskin 8y ago
It's a pretty sad state of affairs. Makes it nearly impossible to have any sort of honest conversation about politics, and definitely has a chilling effect. I debated even making the comment because I knew it would draw down votes.
- dmix 8y agoI think the entire point of viciously attacking anyone who shows any sign of being part of the "opponents" ideology is to chill that persons speech. They just don't realize that type of tactic not only fails to silence people but also (quietly) pushes tons of people who normally don't have a horse in the game to the other side. There are plenty of politically ambivalent people who don't want a world ruled by an ideology opposed to open debate/free thought and which actively seeks to destroy context/intention in language in the name of "progress".
- drak0n1c 8y agoThere is a comedy skit about what it's like trying to mention the grounded practicalities behind current events in the presence of those who find it outrageous to dig deeper than the headlines: "Stop Making Me Defend Donald Trump!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eq0X4qDlR0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eq0X4qDlR0