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Is Blocking Users How Neo-Cons Avoid Dealing With Opposing Views?
Just curious. I was recently blocked by a user for nothing more than having different political views. In light of this, has anyone else found that Neo-Cons use blocking when they can't raise a good point in their own defense? Does it go across the board, or is it only people that far on the right who can't defend their views? And why do they post questions that they obviously don't want answered? Seems kind of sad, really.
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- leopardladyLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
That IS curious!
Because I have experienced the same thing.
Only difference - it was the liberals deleting the conservatives!
When a liberal claims Jesus would have been democrat, I answered that Jesus was not a Dem OR Republican. I did bash the "Jesus is a Liberal" mentality, but was NOT claiming Jesus was a Conservative either.
Still, the answer got removed.
And when I objected to those who want to slander Bristol Palin from some vile accusations, my answer got removed.
When I asked why my answer would get removed & the non-question (which was just an excuse to spread a rumor ) was NOT removed, my question got removed!
And I have been blocked by quite a few liberals as well.
How dare I be reasonable!
I agree. Very VERY sad!
- 1 decade ago
Blocking users is ONE thing that Neo-Cons do, mostly they call names, talk REAL deep and LOUD if they are men (watch C-Span,) they threaten violence, they call your mother and grandmother "gay," or SEND you nasty things (sorry, I have blocked my email, would let you in though, if I knew you would not get violent.) I am touchy, I don't do well with threats.
I agree with you, they are much different from conservatives. I am liberal but do not feel that the typical conservative is sick, or on the verge of violence, or hateful or dishonest. Those religious zealots who have destroyed our country, those Cheney Presidential-Imperialist-Corporate-Vulcans (not even humans,) they have destroyed the Republican Party and the country. McCain, is he a Neo-Con? Yes, unfortunately, he sold out to them about two years ago, I saw it on C-Span. He had been talking against the Bush Neo-Con administration, but at this get together, he turned over completely saying that he supported absolutely everything about the Bush Administration. I was shocked and from there, every time I saw him, he was gushing over Bush. He had sold out, saw it on C-Span. Now, he has taken someone who is venomous like Sarah Palin, a religious zealot, exploits her poor teen-age daughter........he sold out.
- Team CaptainLv 51 decade ago
Happens to me all the time. Some of them just want to ask questions in a rightwing echo chamber so they can all pat each other on the back and agree with each other and tell each other how clever they are. Quashing opposing views seems in line with the Republican war on science. Critical examination is not allowed.
- xiphosLv 51 decade ago
It cuts both ways. As a conservative, too often I find liberals blocking me. I am ready to discuss anything you want. Hit me with your best shot. Most of the time you will find that understanding liberalism is the key to realizing conservative views. To be a liberal, you don't have to accept any opposing view. Just your own nonsense.
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- SeanLv 61 decade ago
The only person to have ever blocked me couldn't handle the truth about his NEOCON views and refused engage in an intelligent conversation.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I got blocked too apparently the person doesn't want answers that conflict with his pre existing notions.
Finger puppets that can't accept FACT
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I know who your referring to it is because he is a 19 year old who thinks he knows what is best for everyone but is intolerant of anyone who does not agree with him. He is opposed to abortion but won't ever have to worry about it because he's never had, and probably never will have a girlfriend.
- 1 decade ago
Because it would seem that they are a bunch of children who can't handle being exposed to views other than their own.
- EyeswideopenLv 61 decade ago
I get blocked by libs who can't stand having their weaknesses exposed. I block belligerent abusive assholes who do hit and block e-mails.