Im new here, just checking this out.

[Levant]

I hate Communists and Communism.

Kind of a bummer that you hate me and we've just only met. I certainly dont hate you, even if we philosophically are polar opposites.

Then you acknowledge that you're a communist? Do you have as a goal to end our constitutional republican form of government and replace it with communism?

 

[Levant]

Well, I just noticed Professor Anthony joined on Wednesday and quit on Wednesday. I guess he didn't spend any time at all reading the board before joining. And if this thread was too much for him, I can only say it's a good thing he works on a California university where they have safe places, hot chocolate, and teddy bears; I'm sure he's been in recovery from his 15 posts here from Wednesday to now.

 

[MarathonMike]

Extreme Leftists who can debate their point rationally are rare. It seems most of that species died out sometime in the late 80s.

There are no extreme leftists. That's just what conservatives call any liberal.

C'mon man! There are always extremists on the left and the right.

 

[beautress]

Hello,
I'm new. Not sure if this is the right forum for me, but interested in civil discussions on politics, to pass the time.
Trying to get a feel if this is that kind of place, or if it's just shouting across the great divide.
I live in California. Philosophically I'm on the extreme left on most issues, but am what I consider 'pragmatic' in my voting.
I am a professor at a decently large University.
Cheers.

Welcome, Professor Anthony!