Probably guns, but I'm so conflicted about that in my own head (and home--another story) that I don't think I can articulate a clear stance, but I'm pretty sure it's not consistent with "the group."
I think my brand of feminism is probably a lot more hard-core than most, too.
I'm surprised at some of the topics here that people think there is a clearly defined board majority opinion. Like half your list LD. Like...honestly the death penalty. I never really felt like there was a clear majority? and I've flipflopped on it over the years so I guess I've been on both sides and I didn't feel ganged up on either side. Did the rest of the board flip flop with me??? (from pro to anti)
2 party system I see plenty of people of the "3rd party votes are a waste of a vote" and "yay third party" ilk.
I thought we were generally pretty anti patriot act as a group?
I am starting to wonder if I just assume people agree with me more often than not...
I'm used to seeing or interpreting posts that are down on third party because nope, never gonna happen, wasted vote. I read the "you're wasting your vote" as "line up and pick one of the two parties."
I'm not entirely against Edward Snowden. I think he's a drama whore, but I'm glad he did what he did.
Okay - here we go. I know I will get flamed for this, but I guess that's the point, lol.
Pro Welfare limits Pro Death Penalty Pro Choice but with limitations Pro 2nd Amendment Pro fiscal conservatism Freedom of religion* (to an extent, I know there are some religious extremism, which I do not agree with) No amnesty for immigrants Oppose legailization (of any kind) of marjuana
Can you explain what you mean by the ones in bold? The other stuff makes sense to me.
Probably guns, but I'm so conflicted about that in my own head (and home--another story) that I don't think I can articulate a clear stance, but I'm pretty sure it's not consistent with "the group."
I think my brand of feminism is probably a lot more hard-core than most, too.
I'm also not sure what the prevailing consensus is here on it, but I'm generally against the estate tax on principle. Though sadly not because I think it will ever affect me personally.
I don't have a strong opinion on the estate tax, if it were lowered or the threshold raised I'd be fine with it. I would like to see an increase in Capital Gains taxes, I think the current rate is too low. Might not be a controversial opinion here but I bet it'd get me run off the MM board.
Punishing/embarrassing children in order to discipline them.
That being said, there's a HUGE difference between cutting off a girl's hair while you videotape it, versus, like, calling a kid out and embarrassing him in front of people because he has a bad attitude and he's mouthy to his parents.
I can't think of any specific examples offhand, but I know I've rolled my eyes at a few news stories and some personal anecdotes where parents have complained that Little Precious's feelings were hurt.
I'm surprised at some of the topics here that people think there is a clearly defined board majority opinion. Like half your list LD. Like...honestly the death penalty. I never really felt like there was a clear majority? and I've flipflopped on it over the years so I guess I've been on both sides and I didn't feel ganged up on either side. Did the rest of the board flip flop with me??? (from pro to anti)
2 party system I see plenty of people of the "3rd party votes are a waste of a vote" and "yay third party" ilk.
I thought we were generally pretty anti patriot act as a group?
I am starting to wonder if I just assume people agree with me more often than not...
I'm used to seeing or interpreting posts that are down on third party because nope, never gonna happen, wasted vote. I read the "you're wasting your vote" as "line up and pick one of the two parties."
I'm not entirely against Edward Snowden. I think he's a drama whore, but I'm glad he did what he did.
I think 3rd party is one of those things where the board has a majority opinion, but is not necessarily a groupthink topic in that people on the other side aren't derided. Am I the only one making that distinction? Disagreed with, yes. But not looked down on. Again - that might be the thick skin talking. The other aspect of that one is that the board is probably more pro-third party than the citizenry as a whole. Besides MH and people on this board I don't know anybody IRL that votes third party regularly or knows much about third party options.
On the whole, the board is very anti-death penalty. It feels like it's not mostly because those of us that are for it are very vocal about it and will stand our ground to debate it. It's also one of those topics that will get you very snarky/cutting remarks.
Can you explain what you mean by the ones in bold? The other stuff makes sense to me.
Certainly. I know "one liners" don't really give a full scope of opinions.
Welfare limits - I think there is nothing wrong with tighter restrictions on benefits (i.e. spent in-state, time limits, volunteering requirements, etc.) Freedom of religion - I didn't really word that well. I think the tendency of this boards tends to be anti-Catholic and somewhat anti-religion. I am not religious at all, but believe people should be able to worship as they want and along those lines may come certain beliefs/followings.
Freedom of religion - I didn't really word that well. I think the tendency of this boards tends to be anti-Catholic and somewhat anti-religion. I am not religious at all, but believe people should be able to worship as they want and along those lines may come certain beliefs/followings.
I think the board in general agrees with you on this. Where it differs is that people want freedom FROM religion as well, which can come across as anti-religion.
Fainting at the notion some Pro-lifers don't want a Rape or Incest exclusion for abortion. I am not Pro-life but if you believe life begins at conception and abortion is murder the "why" behind the unwanted pregnancy will be inconsequential.
I actually think if you ARE pro-life, it doesn't make sense to put in a rape or incest exception. That absolutely makes having the baby a punishment, which is creepy, strange, and doesn't seem to acknowledge the sanctity of life.
I agree. I'm super, super, 100% pro-choice, but I understand the completely pro-life, no except for rape or incest stance. If abortion is murder, what makes a baby created through rape less worthy than any other? If you're talking about the mental health of the woman, there should be many more exceptions than that. I've always been able to "get" that pro-life stance, though I don't agree with it.
I'm 100% anti-death penalty in all circumstances, not just because of the justice system and false convictions, which I think is the more common stance.
I am Pro-Creamstick. I think I am more left than the Groupthink on abortion. I am pro (if that's a thing) GMO. I am very anti-woo and include chiropractors as woo.
I am pro Common Core.
I am anti-death penalty in all cases even if the justice system was not flawed.
Besides the creamsticks, I don't think that any of those are OPPOSITE of the board position, but they are more extreme one way or another.
On the whole, the board is very anti-death penalty. It feels like it's not mostly because those of us that are for it are very vocal about it and will stand our ground to debate it. It's also one of those topics that will get you very snarky/cutting remarks.
Interesting. When I first started posting here back in the E08 days I was pro. I don't remember thinking that then, but maybe that was back in our "golden years."
Post by Velvetshady on Jun 5, 2015 13:24:35 GMT -5
I generally think unions are needed and are important, even though I don't believe that many unions have adjusted to the current economy/conditions and I tend side with mgmt most of the time right now. I do think it is asinine that there is a union for workers at the Department of Labor.
I thought of another: Mormons. I agree that they're crazy, but my view from the atheist side of the fence is that they're no crazier than any other religion. As with any denomination, levels of insanity vary wildly from one ward/community to another--some are ridiculous and cruelly clannish. Others are extremely open and giving toward everyone, whether in the church or not. My experience (which is not insignificant, having grown up in a largely-Mormon community) has been with far more of the latter than the former.