Is it time for a "fatwa" from Skinner?

[KapUSMC]

169. My first post (and probably only)

I have been visiting this site for a couple of years now, along with some Republican ones as well. I did actually read the terms of service, which is partly why I haven't posted previously. I'm a registered independent, and most of my views fall in line with Libertarian. I read sites from both side of the aisle, predominantly to see which "base" I tend to agree with more. Here are my personal observations, even though they will probably get me flamed:

You don't have a "right wing" problem here.... 95% of the infighting I see is between far left and left of the spectrum, and not between left and right. Routinely President Obama is referred on there as being a center-right Republican. He may have some moderate leanings, but he is definitely not on that side of the aisle.

There is very little tolerance for difference of opinion from party lines... Look at second amendment topics, it is pretty routine to attack another liberal just because their views on a single issue may differ from the party line, even if the one supporting is doing so solely based on a personal interpretation of the constitution. If the true goal is top secure more votes for the democratic party, it would probably be beneficial to at least listen to logically constructed arguments.

The upside is there is probably less name calling and infighting here as on GOP boards, but not by much. As someone who considers myself an independent this is the real problem I have. If the main base from each of the parties can rarely agree or concede with the other side, I have little hope that will come to as far center as I am.

And lastly, if the ultimate goal is to win elections, you should be trying to attract more people from the center. I haven't posted previously mainly because I felt if I didn't tow the party line I would be attacked. IMO that isn't fostering an environment to attract the centrist with the ultimate goal of winning elections.