Conservatives: Why do liberals always insult me? Also conservatives: Hey libtards!

That's not a conservative thing. It's a character flaw among all people who shout about politics. I've never understood that fully. I used to consume myself with politics and news and current events and such. I never remember getting upset with my opposing side in conversation. Not even once. But, I watch these people argue back and forth on a regular basis. Liberals and conservatives are equally guilty in regards to calling names, throwing people under the bus and character flaws or defects in general. They're no different. Both are full of people who don't want to learn, don't want to grow. They want to live their lives the same way they always have and don't see any need or room for improvement.

You all blame each other for the exact things you're guilty of yourselves. It doesn't get anywhere. I don't understand how people grow that way --- unwilling to listen (actively) and empathize with others' needs and views. Liberals claim to be the empathetic ones, but in all actuality, they're no different than the conservatives, behaviorally or emotionally.

The sides are equal in regards to flawed personalities and inflated egos.