Are most of the political post on here just about trolling?

A certain segment of the population _only_ understands juvenile taunting, though. If we are to "reach across the aisle", as it were, then we have to be able to speak to them on their level, do you not agree?

Those mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging, shit-eating bigots can go fuck themselves and anyone who thinks they deserve respect is invited to join them.

I don't think these posts are really trolling. Although getting a rise out of opponents is certainly a part of it, I think the purpose is tribalism.

If someone posts idiotic shit about baby Trump or Obiden or whatever else they're looking for applause from folks on the same team as them - and they can then collectively sneer at the opponents who show up to talk about how stupid the post was. The end result is that their political affiliation is affirmed and they feel like a part of something.

Important to rebut nonsense spouted as political fact though.
Or political fact that is nonsense come to that.

Actually, if you look closely at a couple of the regular posters here in politics you will find a few, like markpaul, that are actually several persons, masquerading as one person, regurgitating the daily talking points from organizations like media matters

Taking their cue from Donald Trump. Gone are the days of civilized discourse, which has given way to out and out hatred. Because they hate each other. I don't see how we can come back from this in our country, whatever happens in 2020.

so.. why is adam shit upset he wasnt told about the terrorist raid?
surely hes got a whistleblower or 3 to fill him in the details?.

happy halloween Burnley :)
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Pretty much

Most of the media regardless of political parties are FEARBASED and regardless of claiming "non-partison" It's all about ratings and marketing.

I think I would actually agree!

Trouble begins when facts are laid out,
and the opposition refutes it.
Like the transcript of the phone call.
It clearly illustrates no wrong doing on the part of the president.
So, the response by the left id to begin secret impeachment hearings that the house never voted to begin!

Discuss.

Yep, it's amazing how after blocking most of the obvious trolls that political posts turn into wastelands of "This message was deleted".

I had to put on ignore the worst offender just the other day. First time I've ever done that ..... and we're on the same side !

Lots of hate seeds got planted last century, and now they're being watered.

Yup. I've taken to posting in pets animals and nature

Kind of. I don't think they usually have earnest intentions.

Blocking makes for constructive discourse, but you'll need a VIP account.

But you know what would be [i]way[/i] more effective? If the left directed their criticism [i]at[/i] the left and the right directed their criticism [i]at[/i] the right. No VIP necessary!