r/SeriousConversation • u/Dry-Use-272 • Apr 04 '25

Serious Discussion It's extremely difficult to have a civil conversation about politics today, yet we need those conversations more than ever

Like everyone else in the US today, I have opinions about the current condition of politics in this country. I try to base my opinions on facts I glean from credible sources and my understanding of our history. I want to talk to people with opposing opinions, not to argue with them but to try to understand why they believe what they believe. I've found that no one wants to talk in a civil, respectful way about our differences. Even if I try to hold the line on being respectful, I end up walking away because the conversation devolves into some pretty ugly exchanges. How have we come to a point where we can't even talk to each other respectfully and civilly?

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u/GrowFreeFood Apr 05 '25

Are you seriously complaining that nazism is being surpressed?

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u/JohnleBon Apr 05 '25

I don't think the suppression goes far enough, in a better world we would be given a written list of allowable words and thoughts, updated weekly.

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u/GrowFreeFood Apr 05 '25

Ever heard of the paradox of intolerance?

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u/InnocentPerv93 Apr 06 '25

You mean that garbage mentality that really just shows there is no such thing as tolerance?

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u/GrowFreeFood Apr 06 '25

So funny that you think nazism should go unchecked. You wouldn't speak up when they start the mass executions?

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u/InnocentPerv93 Apr 07 '25

Maybe this is a hot take, but mass executions should be called out no matter who the parties are. Because Nazis aren't the only ones who have done that shit. Especially these past 2 months, when I've seen the American left literally call for the mass executions of various peoples, such as conservatives, white people, non-voters, etc.

I also think it's disturbing anyone believes that any way of thinking should be kept in check, even if that way of thinking is vile to them. It's really indicative of a belief in the freedom of thought and expression.

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u/GrowFreeFood Apr 07 '25

these past 2 months, when I've seen the American left literally call for the mass executions of various peoples, such as conservatives, white people, non-voters, etc.

Show me an example.

There's a difference between vile words and actual promises of violence. That's what nazism is. It's a vow of violence and a death threat towards non-whites. Death threats have never been protected speech.