An experiment of sorts

[well named]

Hello USMessageBoard-ians

By way of introductions:

1. I am a 36 year old computer programmer working on computer software used to coordinate emergency medical care
2. I am politically liberal
3. I am married to a sociologist, and have acted as research assistant/co-author on a few research projects (topics like religious deconversion and the men's rights movement)
4. I am a part-time student in anthropology
5. I am particularly interested in how culture, media, and the political process play a role in social change

I've been a member of a number of discussion forums over the last 20 years, but don't tend to find new forums very often, so this is kind of an experiment. It's not clear at all that it will go well, but at the very least this place appears to be... lively? I'm still trying to figure out where to actually jump into some conversations, so instead I thought I would post here and say hello instead.

 

[TNHarley]

Politically liberal? Me too.
Are you a real liberal, or a regressive, big govt bedwetter?

 

[rightwinger]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

 

[well named]

Politically liberal? Me too.
Are you a real liberal, or a regressive, big govt bedwetter?

I wasn't trying to be too specific, but I meant in something like the typical usage of the word in US politics. So for example I voted for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary and Clinton in the general election, although I was not particularly fond of Clinton as a candidate.

I understand some folks are trying to reclaim the word "liberal" in relation to what they want to refer to as "classical liberal" ideas. Some of those values I certainly share, others probably not as much. I wouldn't refer to myself as regressive, but your mileage may vary. I do not generally view government as negatively as people who tend to use the phrase "big government", but I would agree that it's important to recognize the costs/benefits or tradeoffs involved in various kinds of government interventions (cf. the drug war). I had a bedwetting phase in my childhood; it was unpleasant but thankfully passed relatively quickly

 

[TNHarley]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

 

[rightwinger]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

Harley is an anarchist

 

[well named]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

It seems you're going to be my nemesis, since you appear to be poorly named.

 

[TNHarley]

Politically liberal? Me too.
Are you a real liberal, or a regressive, big govt bedwetter?

I wasn't trying to be too specific, but I meant in something like the typical usage of the word in US politics. So for example I voted for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary and Clinton in the general election, although I was not particularly fond of Clinton as a candidate.

I understand some folks are trying to reclaim the word "liberal" in relation to what they want to refer to as "classical liberal" ideas. Some of those values I certainly share, others probably not as much. I wouldn't refer to myself as regressive, but your mileage may vary. I do not generally view government as negatively as people who tend to use the phrase "big government", but I would agree that it's important to recognize the costs/benefits or tradeoffs involved in various kinds of government interventions (cf. the drug war). I had a bedwetting phase in my childhood; it was unpleasant but thankfully passed relatively quickly

Why did regressives have to go and ruin a perfectly good brand? It makes me sad every time i think about it. :/

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

And top 10 in terms of annoyance.

 

[evenflow1969]

Hello USMessageBoard-ians

By way of introductions:

1. I am a 36 year old computer programmer working on computer software used to coordinate emergency medical case
2. I am politically liberal
3. I am married to a sociologist, and have acted as research assistant/co-author on a few research projects (topics like religious deconversion and the men's rights movement)
4. I am a part-time student in anthropology
5. I am particularly interested in how culture, media, and the political process play a role in social change

I've been a member of a number of discussion forums over the last 20 years, but don't tend to find new forums very often, so this is kind of an experiment. It's not clear at all that it will go well, but at the very least this place appears to be... lively? I'm still trying to figure out where to actually jump into some conversations, so instead I thought I would post here and say hello instead.

There is no change coming out of here.

 

[TNHarley]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

Harley is an anarchist

You are a pro-life, kavfefe supporting, god worshipping, flat earthing, fascist republican.
Hmmm i like this game!

 

[rightwinger]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

It seems you're going to be my nemesis, since you appear to be poorly named.

What is wrong with my name?
I was named after my maternal grandfather
Rightwinger McGee

He was a left handed pitcher for the White Sox in the 1920s

 

[well named]

What is wrong with my name?

I prefer names to be autological

(I can't link anything yet. See the Grelling-Nelson paradox, which is the inspiration for my name)

 

[OldLady]

Hello USMessageBoard-ians

By way of introductions:

1. I am a 36 year old computer programmer working on computer software used to coordinate emergency medical care
2. I am politically liberal
3. I am married to a sociologist, and have acted as research assistant/co-author on a few research projects (topics like religious deconversion and the men's rights movement)
4. I am a part-time student in anthropology
5. I am particularly interested in how culture, media, and the political process play a role in social change

I've been a member of a number of discussion forums over the last 20 years, but don't tend to find new forums very often, so this is kind of an experiment. It's not clear at all that it will go well, but at the very least this place appears to be... lively? I'm still trying to figure out where to actually jump into some conversations, so instead I thought I would post here and say hello instead.

Welcome, well named! I hope you'll find it interesting enough here to stay (we can use every liberal we can get). As for jumping in to a thread, don't be at all shy--no one tries to be polite here.
Loosen your tie and have a donut.

 

[Dan Stubbs]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

Well we will find out how much bed wetting happens with his post...I am a little libby but most don't give a damm I don't forget...

 

[MisterBeale]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

Harley is an anarchist

 

[MarcATL]

Hello USMessageBoard-ians

By way of introductions:

1. I am a 36 year old computer programmer working on computer software used to coordinate emergency medical care
2. I am politically liberal
3. I am married to a sociologist, and have acted as research assistant/co-author on a few research projects (topics like religious deconversion and the men's rights movement)
4. I am a part-time student in anthropology
5. I am particularly interested in how culture, media, and the political process play a role in social change

I've been a member of a number of discussion forums over the last 20 years, but don't tend to find new forums very often, so this is kind of an experiment. It's not clear at all that it will go well, but at the very least this place appears to be... lively? I'm still trying to figure out where to actually jump into some conversations, so instead I thought I would post here and say hello instead.

Welcome brother.

Happy posting.

 

[Dan Stubbs]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

It seems you're going to be my nemesis, since you appear to be poorly named.

What is wrong with my name?
I was named after my maternal grandfather
Rightwinger McGee

He was a left handed pitcher for the White Sox in the 1920s

Darn Rightwinger I thought it had to do with the groin area....Guess I was wrong again LOL Sorry I could not help myfelf.

 

[Dan Stubbs]

Welcome aboard

I’m the most liberal one here

This is why i asked, OP.
This guy is a YUGE regressive big govt bedwetter.

Harley is an anarchist

You are a pro-life, kavfefe supporting, god worshipping, flat earthing, fascist republican.
Hmmm i like this game!

I think of the earth as pear shape...from the photos taken from space.

 

[Pogo]

Politically liberal? Me too.
Are you a real liberal, or a regressive, big govt bedwetter?

I wasn't trying to be too specific, but I meant in something like the typical usage of the word in US politics. So for example I voted for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary and Clinton in the general election, although I was not particularly fond of Clinton as a candidate.

I understand some folks are trying to reclaim the word "liberal" in relation to what they want to refer to as "classical liberal" ideas. Some of those values I certainly share, others probably not as much. I wouldn't refer to myself as regressive, but your mileage may vary. I do not generally view government as negatively as people who tend to use the phrase "big government", but I would agree that it's important to recognize the costs/benefits or tradeoffs involved in various kinds of government interventions (cf. the drug war). I had a bedwetting phase in my childhood; it was unpleasant but thankfully passed relatively quickly

Why did regressives have to go and ruin a perfectly good brand? It makes me sad every time i think about it. :/

What brand is that? Jack Daniels?

I understand some folks are trying to reclaim the word "liberal" in relation to what they want to refer to as "classical liberal" ideas.

Oh we can definitely delve into that. But in its proper place, no politics in the intro thread.

Welcome and bring many hip boots.