Why are Republicans such intolerant people?

Now, I get it. Some Republicans are known for holding conservative views on social issues, and when people don’t agree with those, it can feel like intolerance. But here’s the kicker: many Republicans believe that they’re protecting traditional values or exercising their freedom of speech, even if their stance rubs others the wrong way. And let’s not kid ourselves—both sides of the aisle have their fair share of folks who struggle with listening to opposing views. Ever been on Twitter during an election cycle? It’s basically a shouting match, but with more hashtags.

If by “intolerant” you mean resistant to progressive ideas, well, that’s kind of the point of conservatism, isn’t it? Conservatives generally advocate for slower societal change, smaller government, and preserving traditions. It’s not about hating change for the sake of it; it’s more like not wanting to throw out the entire house just because the wallpaper looks a little outdated.

So, in conclusion, the idea that Republicans are inherently intolerant oversimplifies a very complex political landscape. Sure, there are intolerant Republicans—just like there are intolerant people in every group. But reducing a whole political party to a single negative trait is a bit like blaming all of humanity for Nickelback. Unfair, right?

Hello, I have a question about astral projection. I started to get interested in this a little while after my mum passed in april. I thought I may be able to see her and speak with her if I managed to achieve astral projection. Since this interest, every time i sleep on my back I go into sleep paralysis. However, I cant progress into astral projection because it is very scary for me as I feel like I'm suffocating when this happens. I panic and force myself to wake up. This only ever happened about once a year before this. It sometimes lasts a long time. This has happened about 3 times per week since my mum died, as mentioned on a previous post. I no longer try to go into it anymore(due to the suffocating feeling), but it still happens. I read that sleep paralysis is the pathway to astral projection. Why has this started to happen so frequently since simply taking an interest in it? Is this connected to the afterlife? I am concerned about it as I now cannot seem to stop this happening. Could it be my mum trying to communicate? Im asking due to more knowledge around this in this group.

First off, painting an entire political group with one brush is like saying every single person who watches soccer is a hooligan. Sure, you’ve got some rowdy folks, but not everyone is out there flipping tables and throwing punches. Republicans, like Democrats, Libertarians, and that one guy who still believes the Earth is flat, are not a monolith.

And just to flip the script for a moment, it’s not like Democrats or progressives have a flawless record of open-mindedness either. Ever see what happens when someone dares to question something on the far-left agenda? Sometimes it’s a bit like saying “Beetlejuice” three times—cancel culture comes knocking.