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In my initial post, I indicated that it was stated in a loaded way to begin with. But it's a good question as far as perceptions go.
Another tack responses might have taken would have been to discuss the wording and loading and to attempt to clarify the statement - with an addition of some willingness to criticize one's own group. That's not so hard to do. But it is probably harder than becoming defensive and refusing to acknowledge any problems one's group might exhibit.
I would respond to a thread entitled "Why are conservatives determined to destroy America?" by saying that in my opinion they are not. I might also inquire as to what motivates the thread and question its wording. Perhaps I might even suggest a re-wording that seems fairer to me. I would also offer criticism of conservatives - a group which albeit characterized by obvious generalization - is a group to which I belong.
Another staff person - perhaps another Admin or Moderator might see it as a troll. Some might see this one that way. I decided to simply respond to it and see where it goes.
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