My brother in law is a Rush “Ditto Head.”
I’ve heard him make Democrat jokes along the lines of:
So these two “Democrats” finished playing basketball, walked into a bar and ordered some fried chicken and a watermelon martini. The bartender says…
Well, you get the inference. So while I originally disregarded “Breeder” as a slur, I’ve changed my mind. On further contemplation, I think any term can be used offensively if it is the intent of the speaker. And changing your mind can be a good thing, But…
My point is, that my opinions have been reshaped by this board.
The NGO thread, I thought was also fairly meaningless although thought provoking. But now I’m left wondering. If my thoughts are indeed maleable but this exchange, What are an NGO’s odds of effectiveness?
If they were no more or less influencial than the postings you are used to, then what are the odds you could be persuaded to an alternate opinion? How often has a thread made you reconsider your thoughts and caused you to adopt an alternate viewpoint?