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New Forum: Political Scraps

January 17th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Below is some information about a new forum over at Conservative Hideout. Please take a few minutes to read up on it.

Some of you might remember that when I started the Conservative Hideout (almost three years ago), that it was a forum. The blog came later, as I wanted something to do until the forum took off (that and some prodding from Snarky Basterd). Little did I know at the time that the blog would become my main pursuit. So, the forum sat, mainly unused and forlorn. Then, a few weeks ago, John, from the Sentry Journal, had an idea. What if there were a place for actual debate to occur? Where leftists and Conservatives could actually discuss issues openly. Now some, including yours truly, say that this is simple not possible, as debating a leftist usually goes as follows…

1. Liberal responds to facts with talking points.

2. Conservative presents more facts to back his or her point.

3. Liberal ignores facts, and tries to attack the credibility of the Conservative.

4. A smart Conservative will brush aside the personal attack, and present even more factual information, or, show the reader what the liberal is doing, as facts go against their narrative.

5. The liberal will end up insulting the Conservative, declaring victory, and going back to their mother’s basement.

However, we wise brainics in the CH 2.0 brain-trust had another idea.

What if we were to follow, and enforce, the President’s call for “Civil Discourse?” What if the debate had to be made strictly on facts? That, my friends, would make for a very interesting situation.

So, we decided to convert the forum, and turn it into what John coined, “Political Scraps.” It’s debate between right and left, minus most of the Alinsky. The rules are rather simple…

1. No profanity.

2. No insults.

3. No mockery or ridicule.

4. Argue facts only.

So, all are welcome. Feel free to discuss the issues of the day, and cite articles with a brief excerpt. You have to be approved by an administrator, so please be patient. The forum is currently staffed by Don, of Present Discontent, and myself.

Here is the link…

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  • silverfiddle January 17, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    It’ll be cool if you can get some lefties to show up. My experience has been that the vast majority like to stay holed up in their own groupthink cocoons (maybe righties do to, to be fair…)

    I’m fortunate to have liberals from three continents regularly visit my blog, as does Z, and the discussion benefits from their visits. Hallelujah choirs produce sloppy thinking.
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