DU relentlessly mocks those whose ideas we disagree with

[TBF]

11. Perhaps part of that is the nature

of the group here - a place for democrats to gather. It is easier to fall into such a mindset when you're largely amongst friends. There are conservative forums that do the same thing.

But the more interesting thing (I think) about our society currently is that there are also forums in which it is open - and folks of all political persuasion can participate (eg forums like Discussionist). You might think folks would be less provocative on such a board & perhaps more open and even friendly in an environment like that because it would be more likely to provide an environment for discussion/persuasion. But so far it seems boards like that are even WORSE in terms of fostering discussion. Instead folks choose sides and want to fight.

I don't know what the answer is - how folks can become more open to listen to another point of view. I like to think we could have a society in which folks could work together (socialism if you will) and that looks increasingly unlikely in this country due to the animosity that is generated and encouraged by the folks in charge.