It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal" thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite

Then there's my who doesn't Takeuchi of a side on anything.

Hey Rick- you gonna use your findings here for a research paper? Lol!

On 12/3/2014 9:10 AM, Tim wrote:
Then there's my who doesn't Takeuchi of a side on anything.

Hey Rick- you gonna use your findings here for a research paper? Lol!


Maybe in a very general way. I am bored so I am taking a course in
Group Dynamics. Interesting stuff.

On 12/3/2014 9:01 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal" thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite

So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.

"Then there's me who doesn't take much of a side..."

Gotta love tapping on an iPhone. Lol!

On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:01 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal"
thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite

So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.


He is an arrogant ****. He started with the name calling and wrong
rubbing for his own personal muse.... at our expense. He is full of ****
above making excuses for his behavior... he trolled, called names, and
then took it from there. It's a flawed study, done by a spoiled kid...
and really the above is just a typical over verbose excuse for his
behavior lately. Let him tell you whatever, he was just being an asshole
at our expense after being your "friend" for over a decade...

On 12/3/2014 9:41 AM, Tim wrote:
"Then there's me who doesn't take much of a side..."

Gotta love tapping on an iPhone. Lol!


What are you talking about Tim?

On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:


So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.



I've never thought that giving consideration to other points of view is
going to the "dark" side.

There's always something to be learned ... even if it's simply what
makes people think the way they do. Often it simply confirms more
firmly what your current views are.

Scott I'm talking about my gross mishandling an iPhone key pad in my original post to Richard. Proofreading isn't my strong suit

On 12/3/2014 9:41 AM, KC wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:35 AM, Let it snowe wrote:
On 12/3/2014 9:01 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

It has been very interesting walking on the left side of the tracks for
a while to observe reactions in the group.

I wanted to see how expressions of unpopular views would be received and
how quickly the crowd would turn on someone who displayed them.
I tried to present them as alternate ways of looking at and interpreting
issues and not trying to establish them as fact. In other words,
viewing and interpreting issues through the eyes of others who don't
necessarily reflect your own views.

From gun control issues to the Ferguson event I was not disappointed.
The crowd quickly turns. In some cases the derogatory insults begin that
have nothing to do with the issue under discussion. Outright denial of
references that offer opposing thoughts and interpretations in rebuttal.

Granted, it was pretty much to be expected. The only true liberals who
post here are Harry and JPS, IMO. BOA doesn't strike me as a die-hard
liberal.

Surprisingly, the only one who came close to giving consideration to a
more "lefty" view was John H. and that was related to gun control
issues. The rest pretty much stuck to the traditional, conservative
mindset that immediately rejects anything considered as "liberal"
thinking.

Thank you all for your participation,

Luddite

So you haven't gone to the dark side. That's a relief.


He is an arrogant ****. He started with the name calling and wrong
rubbing for his own personal muse.... at our expense. He is full of ****
above making excuses for his behavior... he trolled, called names, and
then took it from there. It's a flawed study, done by a spoiled kid...
and really the above is just a typical over verbose excuse for his
behavior lately. Let him tell you whatever, he was just being an asshole
at our expense after being your "friend" for over a decade...

Everyone has minor flaws in their personalities, even you. Live with it.