Left vs Right

[BabaVoss]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

 

[Fishking]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

 

[Callen]

The right says they believe in individual freedoms but only if they are aligned with what they believe is right. If you have a different perspective they will do everything they can to destroy those options. Ron DeSantis is the poster boy for controlling those who he disagrees with through either through legislation or other punitive measures .

 

[Mycroft]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

Actually, you are looking at it very simply.

Abortion: The right wants to reduce the number of abortions, but the Supreme Court has ruled that it's a state issue. If the Congressional Republicans pass a law about abortion it will be taking that right from the states and Congress will run afoul of the Supreme Court.

Gay Marriage: This issue has already been settled. The Republicans won't/can't do anything about it.

Books that may be offensive: The only problem the Republicans have is when children are being exposed to offensive books. It would actually be better if the Democrats were okay with restricting children's access to offensive books, too.

Drag shows: Same as with the books.

 

[Geoist]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

It's almost like the left is more consistently libertarian than the right.

 

[BabaVoss]

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

You believe that? Can you give an example? In my view, and the point of my post, is that you just described what the right is doing. I gave examples.

 

[Geoist]

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

So the left will *gasp* critique the political views of the right, especially if they are views rooted in bigotry?

By the way, everything you described the far right does constantly. But I guess you people always have to play as the victim.

 

[Ginger Ale]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

Yep, sounds about right.

 

[Ginger Ale]

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

Any examples of that?

 

[Excast]

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

If you are promoting intolerant views and seek to strip human rights from your fellow citizens, you should not expect to be greeted with a smile.

 

[Ginger Ale]

If you are promoting intolerant views and seek to strip human rights from your fellow citizens, you should not expect to be greeted with a smile.

I know, I'm thinking they didn't like wearing a mask during a pandemic, or being told they have to be inclusive? Bad shit like that. lol

 

[Excast]

I know, I'm thinking they didn't like wearing a mask during a pandemic, or being told they have to be inclusive? Bad shit like that. lol

There is nothing more triggering to your average conservative guy than politely asking him not to be an asshole for no reason.

 

[noonereal]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

It is simpler than this, it's good vs evil.
The interesting thing is, no one has to say which side is which.
Even if MAGA won't admit it, they know.

 

[Ginger Ale]

There is nothing more triggering to your average conservative guy than politely asking him not to be an asshole for no reason.

So NOT fair!!

 

[The Mark]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

It depends on the topic.

You could make an argument that the left has a "my way or the highway" position on things like climate change, wealth inequality, racism, bigotry....
Now, I personally would say they have good reason to hold that position, but it's still a more absolute position than your examples.

 

[bongsaway]

The left is very live and let live, so long as you do, think, and believe as them. If you don't you'll be attacked, gone after at your job, harassed, have your livelihood attacked, ect.

You have the left confused with the one six folks.

 

[bongsaway]

Actually, you are looking at it very simply.

Abortion: The right wants to reduce the number of abortions, but the Supreme Court has ruled that it's a state issue. If the Congressional Republicans pass a law about abortion it will be taking that right from the states and Congress will run afoul of the Supreme Court.

Gay Marriage: This issue has already been settled. The Republicans won't/can't do anything about it.

Books that may be offensive: The only problem the Republicans have is when children are being exposed to offensive books. It would actually be better if the Democrats were okay with restricting children's access to offensive books, too.

Drag shows: Same as with the books.

How strange it wasn't until republicans decided some books according to them are offensive and can't be read by kids and yet some of these books have been around for tens and tens of years with no problems at all. In my opinion, it's another republican 'fix' for a problem that doesn't exist.

 

[bongsaway]

You believe that? Can you give an example? In my view, and the point of my post, is that you just described what the right is doing. I gave examples.

No examples needed, someone from the right said it so it must be true.

 

[Queen Margo]

It's almost like the left is more consistently libertarian than the right.

 

[Geoist]

You laugh, but it's true.

 

[Queen Margo]

You laugh, but it's true.

coming from the "left" leaning wanna be libertarian

 

[Geoist]

coming from the "left" leaning wanna be libertarian

Actually, libertarianism is rooted in leftism. The term was hijacked by American right-wingers.

Libertarianism originated as a form of left-wing politics such as anti-authoritarian and anti-state socialists like anarchists,[10] especially social anarchists,[11] but more generally libertarian communists/Marxists and libertarian socialists.[12][13] These libertarians seek to abolish capitalism and private ownership of the means of production, or else to restrict their purview or effects to usufruct property norms, in favor of common or cooperative ownership and management, viewing private property as a barrier to freedom and liberty.[18] While all libertarians support some level of individual rights, left-libertarians differ by supporting an egalitarian redistribution of natural resources.[19] Left-libertarian[25] ideologies include anarchist schools of thought, alongside many other anti-paternalist and New Left schools of thought centered around economic egalitarianism as well as geolibertarianism, green politics, market-oriented left-libertarianism and the Steiner–Vallentyne school.[29] Around the turn of the 21st century, libertarian socialism grew in popularity and influence as part of the anti-war, anti-capitalist and anti-globalisation movements.[30]

Libertarianism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Simpletruther]

I have made an observation. There is a significant difference in how each side approaches an issue. It is almost universal. The Left, in may view, generally takes a 'live and let live' approach. The Right takes a 'its my way or the highway' stance. It seems to me that the Left trusts Americans to do what is best for themselves if at all possible. The Right does not. Lets look at a few issues;

Abortion. The Left advocates for women to be able to make their own decisions. The Right wants the government to make that decision for everyone, in various levels extremes.
Gay Marriage. The Left wants people who love each other to be able marry, live together, etc. The Right believes it should into be tolerated and that government should intervene and prevent such.
Books that may be offensive. The Left says read if you want, don't if you will be offended. The Right say to ban those books that THEY deem inappropriate.
Drag shows. We all know.
Etc, etc, etc.

Does this seems like a consistency to you, or am I just imagining it?

What a crock of shite.


Both sides play my way or the highway whenever they can get away with it.

If you cant see that you are hopelessly biased.

 

[BabaVoss]

Actually, you are looking at it very simply.

Abortion: The right wants to reduce the number of abortions, but the Supreme Court has ruled that it's a state issue. If the Congressional Republicans pass a law about abortion it will be taking that right from the states and Congress will run afoul of the Supreme Court.

Gay Marriage: This issue has already been settled. The Republicans won't/can't do anything about it.

Books that may be offensive: The only problem the Republicans have is when children are being exposed to offensive books. It would actually be better if the Democrats were okay with restricting children's access to offensive books, too.

Drag shows: Same as with the books.

Many states had automatic bans in place as soon as Roe v Wade was overturned. They don't want to reduce, they want to ban. Several GOP leaders have talked openly about enacting a federal ban. This is my point - they don't think anyone should be able to make that decision for themselves. They want the government to do it.

Tell that to folks in that community. I know one couple that moved to Washington state within a few miles of the Canadian border "just in case". I don't blame them.

Then why are they banning books? Why are they banning 'certain' college courses? Why not trust people to make their own decisions? I think you help make my point.

 

[BabaVoss]

What a crock of shite.


Both sides play my way or the highway whenever they can get away with it.

If you cant see that you are hopelessly biased.

You could have argued my points, and debated them with examples of your own that support your view. Unless...