<p>If you think it’s tough being a conservative on this forum, try being a moderate!</p>
<p>I mentioned on another thread (the only political thread to which I have contributed) that my political views are “all over the place,” and that I do not conform to any single political party’s ideology. Throughout my near 37-year voter registration history, I have registered Republican, Democrat, and Reform; however, I have been a registered independent/nonpartisan more often than not, and I don’t see myself affiliating with any political party anytime soon–perhaps never again. I have always split my ticket, and I have always voted for individuals who (regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, and party affiliation) are likely to best represent me and mine.</p>
<p>Like ucsd<em>ucla</em>dad, I don’t bother reading many of this forum’s political threads, which are a rehash of “the same old arguments being made by the same players.” Like latetoschool, I don’t contribute to the political threads because my moderate viewpoints are unlikely to “shift, let alone change, anyone‘s point of view.” I am among those who–as zoosermom observes–“march to their own band.” Unfortunately, political extremists don’t like our tune. </p>
<p>If I were to reveal some of my non-extremist political viewpoints on this forum–viewpoints I think are shared by many citizens of this country as well as many members of this forum–I would first be kicked to smithereens by the extremist donkeys, and my shattered remains would then be trampled into a puddle by the extremist elephants. So, I will remain a member of this forum’s politically silent moderates, and make my political voice heard where it counts–at the ballot box.</p>
<p>Funny, zoos… my perspective was that there were probably as many, if not more conservatives who were “over the top” in their nasty or abusive verbal assaults here, and now seem to be gone. </p>
<p>momof1-
I think what people are responding to was the assumption that people here would " inevitably attack" the military and those who choose to serve. That seems to be provoking an argument, IMO. Why make such assumptions or such statements? I guess I just don’t get it. And as for EK’s quote that you post in your post # 17. Where is this from? I must be overlooking it here on this thread. I can’t seem to find it.</p>
<p>EKs post wasn’t on this thread, but was included as an example of a previous exchange that perhaps colors my perception. Do a search. She brought it up, in her reference to my being thin-skinned and out of touch. Just my experience, which, again, obviously colors my perception. </p>
<p>EK I didn’t say you said anything about the war. I just said I didn’t. I also didn’t say I thought liberals were unpatriotic. Dang. I only said I was going to duck and cover. </p>
<p>Glad to hear y’all support the military and those who choose to serve.</p>
<p>momof1
I believe you are not supposed to bring conversations from one thread into another thread. You might want to check the CC TOS for the rules on this.</p>
<p>As an aside, I believe it is a bit of a generalization to assume or imply that people who support the military are conservative. My H was active duty for many years. He is the commander of a veterans post. We went to a friend’s son’s commissioning ceremony a few weeks ago. We support the folks in uniform, but not the war. My H disagrees with many of our president’s decisions (has anyone seen how low the presidents rating is these days) and he has slowly transitioned his political affiliation. But none of these are the issues here. To be honest, IMO, post #3 was like throwing out bait for someone to bite. Not sure what that was all about. And IMO, it did seem defensive. But again, just IMO. Can’t speak for others. This isn’t the Vietnam era. Men and women in uniform get applauded, not spit on. No need to be testy. These are different times. </p>
<p>I agree with Tyler-- there seem to be a lot of more liberal minded people in higher education, especially students… Again, just my opinion, FWIW.</p>
<p>“Funny, zoos… my perspective was that there were probably as many, if not more conservatives who were “over the top” in their nasty or abusive verbal assaults here, and now seem to be gone.”</p>
<p>Maybe before my time, or they didn’t PM to call me a Nazi so I just didn’t notice.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity:
1.Who is the “we” (besides Momof1, of course) in this sentence?</p>
<p>2.Who is supposed to launch "inevitable attacks against the military and those who choose to serve?'</p>
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<li>Why is it necessary to duck for cover? Who is presumed to be ready to shoot (figuratively, of course–aren’t liberals for gun control?) at the poster for voicing her opinion?</li>
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<p>Zoos-
Well, ouch. Calling you a nazi? That would be unpleasant, to say the least. But there have been many vociferous, sharp-tongued conservative posters who seem to have revelled in grinding non-conservatives into mincemeat. Those posters seem to have gone to greener pastures as well. Maybe the particularly unkind politicos took their battles elsewhere. Well, lets hope.</p>
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<li><p>I just don’t see many of the same usernames from the Service Academy forums here in the Parent Cafe. I didn’t mean conservatives but those who have posts in the Service Academy Parents forum. I see Bullet, but I think that is all on this thread.</p></li>
<li><p>It is my experience that there is a very negative attitude about the military in the Parents Forum. I think I explained that.</p></li>
<li><p>Ask Owlice. Notice no one is dogging her for her post.</p></li>
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<p>momof1-
With all due respect, Owlice’s post was funny, not confrontational. And I think your assumptions about people’s attitude about the military is, frankly, unfounded. People have a negative attitude about the war, not the military. I think many of us spoke to that here. <em>Please</em> take a look at several of the posts in this thread that speak to this.</p>
<p>I thought this thread was about the presidential candidates. Your post seemed to have changed that. Again, JMO, FWIW.</p>
<p>I would agree that many of the posters are liberal, just as many are conservative and some are socially liberal and economically conservative, some might be moderates and some are independents.</p>
<p>Does it really matter?</p>
<p>I am however insulted by the implication that liberals don’t care about our men and women in the armed forces. I don’t go to the service academy threads but that is because those I know in the service, enlisted.</p>
Some of us just laughed at that post and didn’t take it seriously especially since it clearly has no merit. It didn’t look like it was meant seriously.</p>
It didn’t look like it was meant seriously.</p>