Have you been having a "cogent and constructive debate" on here?
Originally Posted by LexusLover
Not in the slightest... however, I'm not claiming to, either.
There is really nothing constructive about any of the debates in this forum. You have a few distinct groups...
1. Hard core Trump supporters that are not going to change their view regardless of anything presented
2. Hard core Never-Trumpers that are not going to change their view regardless of anything presented
3. Trolls who just like to stir the pot and watch everyone react.
4. Long time posters who inexplicably appear to have joined a SHMB to do nothing other than wax political
5. The few rare birds who can be swayed with persuasive argument.
The vast majority seem to fall in either 1, 2, or 4 with a few 3's and 5's sprinkled in.
If I want to actually have an intelligent debate on politics, I'm not going to be fishing for one on a SHMB.