alanocu, That is why I say places like clipmarks tend to attract and be home to these fringes. As I've said before, most of my friends describe themselves as Liberal. Non of them hold the views you regularly see here at Clipmarks. I certainly respect my friends and they respect me. It's hard sometimes to overlook the vitriolic mindset, I know, but it helps to remind myself this is not true diversity here. This is not democratic thought. There is a tyranny of opinion created by the dominant view. The POP mentality of the social web. In fairness, the same thing would probably happen if Clipmarks were dominated by Conservatives. Anyway, I hope my comments never cause anyone grief. It certainly ...

alanocu, That is why I say places like clipmarks tend to attract and be home to these fringes. As I've said before, most of my friends describe themselves as Liberal. Non of them hold the views you regularly see here at Clipmarks. I certainly respect my friends and they respect me. It's hard sometimes to overlook the vitriolic mindset, I know, but it helps to remind myself this is not true diversity here. This is not democratic thought. There is a tyranny of opinion created by the dominant view. The POP mentality of the social web. In fairness, the same thing would probably happen if Clipmarks were dominated by Conservatives. Anyway, I hope my comments never cause anyone grief. It certainly is not intended. But, I also cannot assume responsibility for other's sensitivity and willful neglect.

Even being someone on the Right, I would hope that you would not be pushed to the Right by the Left. That is reaction. Perhaps, everyone needs to be inclined to moderation until they are more clear on details and educated on finer, subtler points.