Hi guys. My name is LazyPeanurd. My goal is to find people to share political conversations with, and also to learn better how to understand and be more tolerant of people whose viewpoints are different than mine. I am a progressive. Although I wish I didnt have to pick a "side." I believe that tribalism is destroying this country. There are plenty of conservatives whom I share my ideals with, and even a few liberals whom I do not. I have been attacked by people on both sides for my viewpoints. Anyways. Glad to be here.
Heated exchanges are common here, but direct personal attacks on other members of the forum are rare and against the rules. You will fit right in. GL
Heck no. I'm gonna drop an anchor baby from my loins, then you're stuck with me whether you like it or not.
I'm also progressive, but not in US. Our government resigned because planned new healthcare was unconstitutional (along with other issues). Now (today 4.14.) it's new election and I hope for more reasonable government this time. Environmental is huge topic in Finland and almost every politician is - at least - promising that they keep in mind what's good for our nature. Reality is always another story and right wing (Kokoomus) will hit breaks if "green train" is going "too fast". Another issue is jobs and getting enough right people. For example we need more than 10.000 software developers with decent coding experience. Somehow we screw up with education programs - so we don't have enough people for those jobs now. Finland isn't that appealing country (far from interesting stuff, no big cities, cold & dark winters, short rainy summers, etc.) -- only weirdos will move here and get a job xD I guess, those - healthcare and job's - are also up in political debate in US.
You will find that some responses are a little over enthusiastic Just remember that it is ok to put people on your “ignore list” There are plenty enough people to discuss with who don’t immediately go to the nuclear option
Tribalizm is a world wide thing. The world is very tribal and if you try to change it, you could find yourself in some cooking pot in the jungles of New Guinea.
Welcome to the board. Please peruse the rules (link at the bottom right) to get an idea about what is allowed and not allowed.
I think all lives matter. But I think the response to Black Lives Matter (such as "blue lives matter") is kinda childish. We can discuss it in a new thread if you wish.
I did the appropriate thing and actually read through all the rules before clicking "I accept" when registering. I can tell there is minimal moderation here, because I've already seen a few people disregarding a couple of the rules....but that's cool. I prefer less moderation, unless more is absolutely appropriate.
I respect your opinion. We can start a new thread on it if you wish. I think that's an interesting position.
If something bothers you (and is against the rules) feel free to report it. It's anonymous, and is the way to get the moderators to look at something.