Let's Get Rid of the Politics Forum

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Right, Tommy, you proved that somebody was a big dic. You proved it. Good on ya.

I cant speak for TW..but here is my take on what he said.

From my experience, the name calling generally follows a pattern.

There are those who will frequently post outside opinions...then duck and cover when challenged.

Everyone here has a right to post an opinion, but when that member cannot or will not provide facts to support that opinion (eg. govt data is biased..even when its not govt data) or demonstrates an unwillingness to acknowledge facts on the other side that challenge that opinion, one can reasonably assume that the first member is not interested in discussion and all that remains is the name calling and declaring oneself an American and with a right to an opinion, regardless of the facts!

Facts? Bah...who cares about facts when having a political discussion! Its more convenient for some to insist that others "prove a negative" (demand proof that govt data is NOT biased, rather than offer proof that it is.)

But then, I am just a partisan mouthpiece and former sleazy lobbyist...or so I am told repeatedly, when all else fails.