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when in the serious discussion, I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives. I sit more in the middle so I pick out different extremist statements more, and ignore them and they are equally distributed in both directions, but the rest seem to be more Liberal leaning statements. The Conservatives do seem to discuss with a lot more force, but they seem to be out numbered. Has anyone else noticed this, or noticed it the other way around, or am i just wrong?

How are you judging someone to be a conservative or a liberal?

Originally posted by moses78:

when in the serious discussion, I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives. I sit more in the middle so I pick out different extremist statements more, and ignore them and they are equally distributed in both directions, but the rest seem to be more Liberal leaning statements. The Conservatives do seem to discuss with a lot more force, but they seem to be out numbered. Has anyone else noticed this, or noticed it the other way around, or am i just wrong?

You’re right. In my opinion this has a lot to do with age. Generally younger people are more liberal, that’s why universities can often be quite liberal places. The older generations often seem to be much more conservative. This being a flash games website, chances are there are a lot more young people on here. Everything I’ve just said is based entirely off of what I’ve seen, and makes some huge generalisations but all the same I certainly agree with you.

Originally posted by SaintAjora:

How are you judging someone to be a conservative or a liberal?

Good point. I was assuming that we were talking about the traditional liberal (open minded, left-wing, possibly socialist) and conservative (traditionalist, generally christian, right wing).

Generally younger people are more liberal

It might be the opposite or at least a spike in the 20’s and 30’s. I dunno.

Good point. I was assuming that we were talking about the traditional liberal (open minded, left-wing, possibly socialist) and conservative (traditionalist, generally christian, right wing).

Yeah you have to be careful. I mean what does everyone think I am politically?

Originally posted by SaintAjora:

How are you judging someone to be a conservative or a liberal?

the definition of conservative and liberal that i was taught. conservative is moderate influence in personal life, and no involvement in business by the government. liberal is no involvement in personal life and moderate influence in business by the government. there is a whole 4 square thing in relations to their definitions, but i will leave that out. also, in certain discussions there are liberal points of view and conservative points of view that are obvious that i pick out.

Originally posted by SaintAjora:

It might be the opposite or at least a spike in the 20’s and 30’s. I dunno.

Wow. My view is based upon what I’ve seen in the UK, as that’s where I live, but that is most certainly news to me. I wonder what it was like (age-wise) pre-9/11. That source shows that there were more democrat supporters, but doesn’t seem to do it by age.

Yeah you have to be careful. I mean what does everyone think I am politically?

If we’re following the traditional left and right, you’re about left of centre from what I’ve seen. So if I have to pick one of the two groups I’d say liberal.

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Good point. I was assuming that we were talking about the traditional liberal (open minded, left-wing, possibly socialist) and conservative (traditionalist, generally christian, right wing).

Yeah you have to be careful. I mean what does everyone think I am politically?

i think you are left, not a bad left like some people, definitely not socialist left, but left.

edit: quote fail somewhere, dont know how to fix it.

I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives.

Joke post: Conservatives can’t use computers.

Young people tend to use the internet more than older people. Young people tend to be more liberal. Also, the internet and discussion boards tends to be more appealing to liberally minded individuals who would like to participate in the community, where conservatives tend to be more exclusive and alone, choosing to play games instead.

It’s usually only the outrageously psycho conservatives that you ever hear about, because the real conservatives are all at home listening to Talk Radio or doing something family oriented.

Originally posted by Carados:

I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives.

Joke post: Conservatives can’t use computers.

huh?

Yeah you have to be careful. I mean what does everyone think I am politically?

If I had to choose between lib or con, I’d go with definitely go with liberal. If we were to bring other parties in, like libertarian, I would have to hold my tongue. I don’t know enough about these parties, or you, to come up with a party estimation.

Strangely enough then I am a registered Republican. I guess I subscribe more to traditionalist liberalism in that regard, not the modern neo-con or religious conservative.

Originally posted by SaintAjora:

Strangely enough then I am a registered Republican. I guess I subscribe more to traditionalist liberalism in that regard, not the modern neo-con or religious conservative.

considering how conservative or liberal someone is is determined by the time in which we live, we hit the far right of conservative when bush was re-elected, and are now on a swing towards liberalism again, i do not blame some people for being considered liberal when they see themselves as conservative. and fyi Republican is a party, and you do not have to be a conservative to be a Republican, conservative is entirely independent of Republican. although, most republicans are conservative.

Was there one issue that drew you to the republican party? That is weird, you seem to have more liberal views on the forums. What made you decide to register republican? Do you also usually vote that way, too?

Originally posted by SaintAjora:

Strangely enough then I am a registered Republican. I guess I subscribe more to traditionalist liberalism in that regard, not the modern neo-con or religious conservative.

I remember you mentioning that somewhere else, and it was surely surprising. If I had not known that prior I would’ve bet money on you being liberal.

I’ve generally divided the parties based on traditional values (right) versus individual liberties (left).

As to why I went Republican, at the time I made the decision I simply believed, based on the environment, that liberals were more aggressive in pushing their policies even at the expense of certain individual civil liberties. I don’t vote based on party lines though.

considering how conservative or liberal someone is is determined by the time in which we live, we hit the far right of conservative when bush was re-elected, and are now on a swing towards liberalism again, i do not blame some people for being considered liberal when they see themselves as conservative. and fyi Republican is a party, and you do not have to be a conservative to be a Republican, conservative is entirely independent of Republican. although, most republicans are conservative.

True. I think the conservative party is having some major identity issues right now (well maybe know is a better word at this point), so with the exception of some demagogues people are less in favor of arguing conservatism than individual policies. Since liberals haven’t had that kind of falling out they are understandably more united.

Traffic on the internet tilts towards the young and highly educated.

These demographics are generally more liberal.

(True. I think the conservative party is having some major identity issues right now (well maybe know is a better word at this point), so with the exception of some demagogues people are less in favor of arguing conservatism than individual policies. Since liberals haven’t had that kind of falling out they are understandably more united.

agreed, the republican party after being in power for 12 years has sort of split and doesn’t have a unifying cause like the democrats did when they took back power 3 yrs. ago, but they will come back, either when the country swings back to conservativism, or when the liberals screw up.

Originally posted by Conco:

Traffic on the internet tilts towards the young and highly educated.

These demographics are generally more liberal.

why is it though that conservatives are seen as old and stupid, i never got that. i would see the liberals, who represent the poor inner city, the areas generally with less education, as the “stupid” grouping.

why is it though that conservatives are seen as old and stupid, i never got that

Because they are looking to conserve traditional values and practices, something typically associated with older people?

i would see the democrats

Protip, democrat =/= liberal.

oops, my bad. let me edit that.

would see the liberals, who represent the poor inner city

So it’s a bad thing to champion equality now?

Besides, I’m liberal, from the suburbs, and working on becoming highly educated. How do I fit into your liberal mold?

considering how conservative or liberal someone is is determined by the time in which we live…

Interesting report on this.

Also, a bit on values, income, education, and political affiliation.

I don’t think I would say ‘highly educated’, rather, college educated. The liberals seem to have a hook on the college educated demographic. you can be highly educated w/o going to college.

Originally posted by Carados:

I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives.

Joke post: Conservatives can’t use computers.

That’s no joke, but a verified fact.

I myself dont know what I hate most, the christian war mongering conservative or the spineless corporate liberal.

The later is the most dangerous because even though they seem to be for freedom it may just be the opposite like the corporate take on environmentalism (it doesn’t help the environment, it just makes people content because they think it does, just like when people are more content if they think Obama is on the workers side)

Yes, I just insulted both sides, because people need to stop mindlessly taking sides on issues and start thinking for themselves. You are all individuals, with different beliefs and thoughts, to set up parties with specific beliefs that all who join must follow is bullshit and should not be taken the least bit seriously.

Originally posted by pmr0078:

Originally posted by Carados:

I feel that there are a larger number of Liberals discussing than there are Conservatives.

Joke post: Conservatives can’t use computers.

That’s no joke, but a verified fact.

I myself dont know what I hate most, the christian war mongering conservative or the spineless corporate liberal.

The later is the most dangerous because even though they seem to be for freedom it may just be the opposite like the corporate take on environmentalism (it doesn’t help the environment, it just makes people content because they think it does, just like when people are more content if they think Obama is on the workers side)

there is a reason few people think like you