I don’t have much of a problem either way as I don’t think I’ll be engaging in political discussion on this website past this post but it seems like any sort of non-left wing opinions or posts are immediately trashed on here. That’s fine. There’s clearly a more liberal audience here and that’s okay. I just don’t want Lemmy to become a echo chamber for any side and it seems to be that way when it comes to politics already.

Mostly making this post just to drum up discussion as I’m new here.

Edit: Thanks for the rational replies. I was expecting to get lit up for even mentioning this topic lol.

  •  dolphone   ( @dolphone@beehaw.org ) English
    4•1 year ago

    I think you’re flanderizing a very real issue (not feeling comfortable sharing a space with “the others”) and at the same time lumping a whole lot of people in a wide spectrum into the very edge of that spectrum.

    Also, why is “American” politics the default? The left/right thing is worldwide, both in concept and as a real thing right now.

    I’m not arguing for tolerance for the intolerant, and it pains me to have to clearly state this. I am arguing for a little empathy towards non radicalized people that lean conservative. “There but for the grace of God go I”, you know?

    •  Nooch   ( @alottachairs@beehaw.org ) English
      1•1 year ago

      I’m not sure how one flanderizes, but I love that word now. I would have no issue sharing a space with somebody that leans right, because i already do. If there are valid arguments to be heard, I’d be happy to change my mind once the facts are on the table. Why do I put American politics as the default? I do this because of course I am from America, and the two parties are so wide apart it seems to fit the context of this post better, imo. I don’t want to provide a stage for hurtful viewpoints, but I don’t want to put anybody down who is making a valid attempt to change a hurtful viewpoint they have.