At the end of the day there is no substitute for research, analysis, cynicism, questions and thought. It’s easy to find supporting views whether one is left, right or center. It’s harder to develop the rational for one’s own support of various views - ie support that isn’t simply “well i read it on Wikipedia” or “I am right; I googled it”.
I highly doubt you’d be banned from here simply for espousing different views. I think a lot of folks like to see different sides of the argument. This reminds me of a chat I had with my daughter the other day. She is writing a paper in support of a certain issue. She can make all the arguments supporting her position. I asked her how well she knows and understands the arguments against her position (she’s a senior in HS completing her IB). She admitted not very well. I then used the opportunity to teach her that be most effective putting forth a position, one must understand arguments pro and con and be prepared to defend both. (This should be common knowledge but she’s still young). At university some years ago teams were set up for a debate over some topic. When the students arrived and were set to begin the prof instructed the teams they would be taking the opposite positions of what they prepared. Fantastic! Yes, being open minded, independent and responsible, and understanding (not necessarily supporting) various views is more important today than ever.
Fair points. It is easy to fall into the echo chamber. It is harder to realize when you have.
The muzzies still want us dead.
Soros is advancing the new world order with the great reset
No one is saying the media rigged the election. Over the last five years, the media have become completely untrustworthy.
Maybe you being here will help you see the truth.
At the end of the day there is no substitute for research, analysis, cynicism, questions and thought. It’s easy to find supporting views whether one is left, right or center. It’s harder to develop the rational for one’s own support of various views - ie support that isn’t simply “well i read it on Wikipedia” or “I am right; I googled it”.
I highly doubt you’d be banned from here simply for espousing different views. I think a lot of folks like to see different sides of the argument. This reminds me of a chat I had with my daughter the other day. She is writing a paper in support of a certain issue. She can make all the arguments supporting her position. I asked her how well she knows and understands the arguments against her position (she’s a senior in HS completing her IB). She admitted not very well. I then used the opportunity to teach her that be most effective putting forth a position, one must understand arguments pro and con and be prepared to defend both. (This should be common knowledge but she’s still young). At university some years ago teams were set up for a debate over some topic. When the students arrived and were set to begin the prof instructed the teams they would be taking the opposite positions of what they prepared. Fantastic! Yes, being open minded, independent and responsible, and understanding (not necessarily supporting) various views is more important today than ever.