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Old 05-30-2004, 06:06 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally posted by ARTelevision
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.
If you look through my earlier posts, you will see that I argue against the demonization of political opponents, be they conservative or liberal. I have attempted to point out why the "unpatriotic liberal" meme that seems to be popular in conservative circles these days is absurd, wrong headed and dangerous. The example thread title that I gave was blatantly incorrect, just as I consider this thread to be. To admit that there are those of the leftist persuasion that do not wish for America to fail is an implicit rejection of that very notion. I've only attempted to illustrate that point.
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