Posted on 07/23/2020 9:14:08 AM PDT by rxsid
Poll: 62% of Americans Say They Have Political Views Theyre Afraid to Share
Strong liberals are the only political group who feels they can express themselves without fear of repercussions, a new Cato Institute survey finds.
In a national survey of 2,000 Americans at least 18 years old, conducted July 1-6, 2020, Cato asked respondents to agree or disagree with the following statement:
The political climate these days prevents me from saying things I believe because others might find them offensive.
Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans agreed, up from 58% in 2017, leading Cato to conclude that self‐censorship is on the rise in the United States.
Republicans were the most likely to be afraid to share their views (77%), followed by 59% of Independents. Slightly more than half (52%) of Democrats said they were afraid to voice their opinions.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnsnews.com ...
When a pastor can be negatively affected for liking a tweet of a Republican - in Alabama, no less - this isn’t just a hypothetical fear. It’s really there.
Blacks claim they are found guilty by white cops for “DWB - Driving While Black”. Conservatives are being judged guilty of “BWC - Breathing While Conservative” in many places. This comes from the allegedly “fair” and “tolerant” crowd.
Hopefully, our revenge come November 3rd.
We see the ‘Silent Majority’ at every Trump rally. Dementia Joe has ....... lol
It’s killing them.
One of the things that’s nice about being close to retirement, I have very few reservations about sharing my views if someone asks.
Strong liberals are the only political group who feels they can express themselves without fear of repercussions...
Keep runnin' your mouths, stooges, we're keepin' track.
Who are the facists???
Afraid?
Probably true for many of them.
Not true for many others.
They simply know that it does not matter what someone says to the average prog.
They will demand a "conversation" in which they will accuse you of being hateful, selfish, hurtful and offensive for the crime of daring to have a differing opinion from the official prog opinion of that day.
It is simply a waste of time.
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Pollsters are now placing orders for Maalox in 55 gal. drums.
Of course! Liberals learned nothing from their WH campaign for Hillary. Also- that explains her melt down (theirs too) when she was defeated!!
Lots of support for Trump they COULD see was only the tip of the iceberg. They deluded themselves into believing that was ALL his support.
Here they are again still bullying and shaming Conservatives into silence and STILL believing they can get THEIR candidate into the WH!
Some of the “Debbie Downers” just post after they forgot to take their anti-depression meds.
;-)
Most of us have gone into "Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick" mode. We keep our heads down and say nothing, but you can bet on election day we'll be pulling out the big stick and voting for Trump.
Yes! lol
I believe this is true...
Have wanted a MAGA hat for some time, but why paint a target for harassment or for a bullet in my head!
These ANTIFA types are mentally ill and/or willing to intimidate/harm any obvious Trump supporter...
I’ll hold any political statement for the ballot box on November 3rd!
And, if any of these chuckelhead thugs want to visit my home, I’ll have to introduce them to my friends, Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson...
Where I live, it just a matter of not having the time or patience to deal with what sharing entails.
plus...
I like my car tires inflated.
Most sensible thing I have read all day. Worth repeating.
Thanks
>>Strong liberals are the only political group who feels they can express themselves without fear of repercussions, a new Cato Institute survey finds.<<
How long will we cower?
Strong liberals are the only political group who feels they can express themselves without fear of repercussions...
Land of the free, home of the brave?
>>Afraid?
Probably true for many of them.<<
Afraid for their livelihoods at minimum and their lives in many cases.
Ironically, the ones who take their careers away are just as afraid and probably agree.
Liberals believe the media and think everyone is liberal, it really is a hoot.
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