We need some new PJ Dems!

[Jen]

I am noticing new names here on PJ and I enjoy seeing new people come to the board.

However, I am looking for a new kind of PJ Democrat/ Liberal and am hopeful that we will get some of those. Here is a short list of the attributes I'd like to see in a Liberal:

1. Tolerance. I'd love to see a Liberal that believes in Liberal philosophy but can appreciate that not everyone thinks like he/she does and is aware that others can think differently than he or she does and still be intelligent.

2. Not defensive. I would like to see a Liberal that isn't so defensive that he/she sees code words and attack words everywhere. I would like to see a Liberal that doesn't think everyone is attacking women, minorities, gays or any other group du jour.

3. Happy. Liberal anger is so heavy. It makes me tired thinking about it.

So this is the short list.
Any additions?

 

[Jen]

Don't overlook this fine post ............posted in rebuttal to the ever-popular post made by BD a while back.

 

[BobbyT]

I am noticing new names here on PJ and I enjoy seeing new people come to the board.

However, I am looking for a new kind of PJ Democrat/ Liberal and am hopeful that we will get some of those. Here is a short list of the attributes I'd like to see in a Liberal:

1. Tolerance. I'd love to see a Liberal that believes in Liberal philosophy but can appreciate that not everyone thinks like he/she does and is aware that others can think differently than he or she does and still be intelligent.

2. Not defensive. I would like to see a Liberal that isn't so defensive that he/she sees code words and attack words everywhere. I would like to see a Liberal that doesn't think everyone is attacking women, minorities, gays or any other group du jour.

3. Happy. Liberal anger is so heavy. It makes me tired thinking about it.

So this is the short list.
Any additions?

If every Liberal/Democrat on this board violates each of the "requirements" you listed, perhaps it isn't us that's the problem. Maybe you need to try another board?

 

[Jen]

If every Liberal/Democrat on this board violates each of the "requirements" you listed, perhaps it isn't us that's the problem. Maybe you need to try another board?

Fortunately not every Liberal Democrat on this board violate that. A few are actually tolerant, not defensive, and seem genuinely happy. A FEW. We need more like that.

 

[BobbyT]

Fortunately not every Liberal Democrat on this board violate that. A few are actually tolerant, not defensive, and seem genuinely happy. A FEW. We need more like that.

Perhaps Liberal Democrats who visit here don't find the site particularly tolerant or welcoming.

 

[Jen]

Perhaps Liberal Democrats who visit here don't find the site particularly tolerant or welcoming.

That the prerogative of every person here....

 

[oicu812]

people come to these places for more reasons than anybody can think of..

i hate politics...absolutely hate it...the fact that i have to watch my employees 24-7 to make sure they are not stealing, corrupting, or otherwise [Unwelcome language removed] up disturbs me...

politicians are our employees

that being said,,,i come here and to others like here, to explore thoughts, to learn,,to keep my brain active and sharp, and to slap the shit out of sniveling liberal extremists..

i like doing it,,,im good at it,,,and it needs to be done...

 

[oicu812]

Perhaps Liberal Democrats who visit here don't find the site particularly tolerant or welcoming.

i wonder how many liberals there are here vs conservatives..

seems like a pretty even amt..

 

[BobbyT]

i wonder how many liberals there are here vs conservatives..

seems like a pretty even amt..

Yes, probably pretty close.

 

[Jen]

people come to these places for more reasons than anybody can think of..

i hate politics...absolutely hate it...the fact that i have to watch my employees 24-7 to make sure they are not stealing, corrupting, or otherwise [Unwelcome language removed] up disturbs me...

politicians are our employees

that being said,,,i come here and to others like here, to explore thoughts, to learn,,to keep my brain active and sharp, and to slap the shit out of sniveling liberal extremists..

i like doing it,,,im good at it,,,and it needs to be done...

I wrote the post because BD's post about needing some new Republicans here seems to be living on in infamy and I figured that if we need some new Pubs, then we definitely need new Dems.

To me............. new people freshen up the place.

 

[oicu812]

Yes, probably pretty close.

i also wonder how many just change names and re-appear as the reverse of their previous political affiliation..

i know of 2 here,,and 1 on another site...
then theres the socks,,but they usually give themselves away pretty quick...

 

[oicu812]

I wrote the post because BD's post about needing some new Republicans here seems to be living on in infamy and I figured that if we need some new Pubs, then we definitely need new Dems.

To me............. new people freshen up the place.

i agree,,its no fun just agreeing with someone..

 

[BobbyT]

i also wonder how many just change names and re-appear as the reverse of their previous political affiliation..

i know of 2 here,,and 1 on another site...
then theres the socks,,but they usually give themselves away pretty quick...

Huh, I don't know who those are. I'd be terrible at seeming realistic if I attempted to reverse my political affiliation for argument's sake. I could do it if I stuck to talking points, but I'd fail miserably trying to defend them. Hey .... wait...... I think you're on to something.

 

[Jen]

i agree,,its no fun just agreeing with someone..

Absolutely!

 

[oicu812]

Huh, I don't know who those are. I'd be terrible at seeming realistic if I attempted to reverse my political affiliation for argument's sake. I could do it if I stuck to talking points, but I'd fail miserably trying to defend them. Hey .... wait...... I think you're on to something.

the talking points from either party are standard issue and easy to recall,,defending them is simply applying the correct points to the correct party member and throw in inuendo, and bias...

the hard part, is remembering who you are talking to, and which side you should represent..if you have multiple "personalities" on multiple sites..

i hear it can get confusing...

 

[MaryAnne]

The main reason the board is stale is because we all know too well what the remaining posters will say on Politics.

Cons hate Obama. Dems hate the former President.

The only time we make connections are when a poster changes the subject. Then we have a conversation, like the one on parenting.

 

[Torbin]

I am noticing new names here on PJ and I enjoy seeing new people come to the board.

However, I am looking for a new kind of PJ Democrat/ Liberal and am hopeful that we will get some of those. Here is a short list of the attributes I'd like to see in a Liberal:

1. Tolerance. I'd love to see a Liberal that believes in Liberal philosophy but can appreciate that not everyone thinks like he/she does and is aware that others can think differently than he or she does and still be intelligent.

2. Not defensive. I would like to see a Liberal that isn't so defensive that he/she sees code words and attack words everywhere. I would like to see a Liberal that doesn't think everyone is attacking women, minorities, gays or any other group du jour.

3. Happy. Liberal anger is so heavy. It makes me tired thinking about it.

So this is the short list.
Any additions?

Well, instead you got a new con. Did ya miss me? Heh heh.

 

[oicu812]

Well, instead you got a new con. Did ya miss me? Heh heh.

we all been sitting on pins and needles waiting for you..
thought you got lost or something..

welcome Torbin,,
you get your one and only obligatoty capital letter from me....
dont wanna spoil you..

 

[oicu812]

The main reason the board is stale is because we all know too well what the remaining posters will say on Politics.

Cons hate Obama. Dems hate the former President.

The only time we make connections are when a poster changes the subject. Then we have a conversation, like the one on parenting.

for how many years have you been "chatting" with the same people, dems or repub. moving together from site to site?
the only thing that changes is the names of the presidents...

most here know how regular each others bowls move,,,,

familiarity breeds contempt...

 

[Torbin]

we all been sitting on pins and needles waiting for you..
thought you got lost or something..

welcome Torbin,,
you get your one and only obligatoty capital letter from me....
dont wanna spoil you..

Stingy with the caps, eh? Thanks for the one time exception (and the welcome).