I remember in the earlier days we had a more more diverse set of viewpoints. The arguments were good, IMHO. It's hard to sharpen your debate skills in an echo chamber. I've been spending less time on FR, and more time on other forums where I can argue with libs.
Your statement presupposes that most of us are still inclined to argue with liberals. Perhaps some still are, but I believe that for most conservatives, the phase of arguing over basic political philosophy with left-liberals has long since passed.
I'm not interested in burning calories or BTUs trying to get some empty headed leftist drone to understand the simple facts of life. 99.9% of the time, it's a total waste of precious energy. No, I'd rather prepare for the next phase of American history, which won't be a war of words.
Debate is fine. We’re all individuals, and for the most part, we don’t do groupthink. During the primary, I backed Newt Gingrich. Some backed Santorum. Some backed Cain. We went to war with each other and that was fine. We had spirited debates and all was well after the primary was over.
However, we don’t want to be beating back troll after troll, either. It becomes tedious. There are certain things that are simply universal truths and they cannot be denied.
They are, in no particular order:
1. The US Constitution is to be interpreted as written.
2. Our rights come from God, not the government.
3. Homosexual “marriage” is evil and should be fought every step of the way. Homosexuals do not need and are not entitled to special rights not granted to other Americans.
4. Abortion, under any circumstances, is murder.
5. The United States must do as it sees fit on the world stage, regardless of whether or not the UN, EU, or the rest of the Alphabet Soup New World Order likes it or not.
6. Israel is a close ally and should be treated as such.
7. Affirmative action is just as wrong as any other type of racism.
8. The redistribution of wealth is wrong and there is justification for it whatsoever.
9. Illegal aliens are criminals who should be punished, not welcomed with open arms.
10. RINOs, liberaltarians, and paleocons are not our allies.
Anyone who rejects these universal truths are not people to be reasoned with. They are Marxists, either culturally or economically. As such, they are contemptible little slugs who should be shown the door as quickly as possible.