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Fair point, I was definitely generalizing. I guess from your stances on all the issues I've seen you seem much more likely to be of the mindset "every conservative is an asshole" but if you claim that's not the case, then maybe it's true.
I don't think every conservative is an asshole, it's just coincidence that every conservative on this forum is an asshole.
That's just a joke.
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They stick to party lines, and then cover their ears and scream lalalalalalala whenever someone from the other side says anything.
If we had more people arguing for far-left ideals and toeing the party line I would be arguing as a conservative more. The vast majority of the time Jubber and Eternal will be right there with the party arguing for them no matter what, so I argue the counter to that. Mayo throws in a line than runs away, Zayri is gone, and when Aestu stays on topic his arguments and stances quickly become untenable because they're rooting in some psychotic fantasy world.
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In this case, I agree with your arguments...someone who flies a confederate flag is an asshole, and while it's not guaranteed he's racist...I bet there's a 90% chance he's racist. 100% chance he's an ass who thinks the South will Rise Again.
I wouldn't agree with your percentages. There's a chance the person is racist but I think it's far more likely they were taught at a young age that the south was right in the civil war and it had nothing to do with slavery. They have either never been presented with the reality, or more likely have been but refuse to acknowledge it.
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I think I tend to do this sometimes too. I don't think it's a good thing to argue about something you don't believe 100%.
Completely wrong. Attempting to argue against your stances is a good way to ensure you understand all sides and have made an informed opinion. Of course, that's assuming you accept facts. If you just throw that out the window and refuse to believe easily provable issues while claiming the opposite, like the south seceding wasn't about slavery, then you can't really be helped.