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To: jackbob;Celtjew Libertarian
My own experience is more akin to Celtjew Libertarian's that jackbob's. Leftists are much more prone to use ad hominen and other name-calling, and the use of 'magic words' that are supposed to stop all argument (racist, McCarthyite, gun lobby, you know the drill) .

I've criticized Reagan policies to conservatives but I've never been called a 'Reagan-hater'; but it's impossible to discuss any Cl*nt*n scandal with a leftie without being called a Cl*nt*n-hater.

32 posted on 12/17/2001 3:13:39 PM PST by Virginia-American
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To: Virginia-American
Leftists are much more prone to use ad hominen and other name-calling, and the use of 'magic words' that are supposed to stop all argument (racist, McCarthyite, gun lobby, you know the drill) .

Yes, I agree completely. They are much dirtier fighters. They also tend to hide, disguise, and quite often out right lie, far more than conservatives do. They have the same view of conservatives. But I can say, having traversed both camps, they are far more deceitful.

I've criticized Reagan policies to conservatives but I've never been called a 'Reagan-hater'; but it's impossible to discuss any Cl*nt*n scandal with a leftie without being called a Cl*nt*n-hater.

On this one, I don't agree. I don't ever remember meeting a Clinton supporter who was not ready on a pin drop to criticize the heck out of him. They just were not about to do it as a part of a any conservative agenda (no matter how small - even in little 3 person office chit chat).

One note though is worth making here. They are always unable to stay on subject. If talking about Clintons faults, they will always add a Republicans fault to the conversation.

50 posted on 12/17/2001 3:33:05 PM PST by jackbob
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To: Virginia-American
My own experience is more akin to Celtjew Libertarian's that jackbob's. Leftists are much more prone to use ad hominen and other name-calling, and the use of 'magic words' that are supposed to stop all argument (racist, McCarthyite, gun lobby, you know the drill).

Funny thing is that I've ended up in some discussions with leftists where they started flaming me (or others) with some of the most anti-Gay language I've heard. This isn't common, but it is frequent enough to be very interesting.

52 posted on 12/17/2001 3:33:34 PM PST by Celtjew Libertarian
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To: Virginia-American
Small correction.

the criticism of liberals that I made in reply 50 was meant as a rough assessment of the movement, and not to apply to all liberals or even a majority of them( (except that one last comment - which I think applies to 90%+ of them).

62 posted on 12/17/2001 3:40:18 PM PST by jackbob
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