Lots of questions there.JoeThree said:There's a lot of talk about biasis in the media these days: Walmart underpays women, black men are targetted by the police, straight men are being corrupted by Dragon Age, etc. Today though I want to ask you about initial reactions to a simple demographic, one that encompasses about 50% of Americans - Republicans. Sure, that number's a bit off, but that's not really the point of this thread, what is is how you feel towards Republicans. What is your gut reaction to them? What is your perception? Would you date one, and would you feel different if a friend "came out" as being one to you? I ask this to you Escapists because let's be honest, this is a very Left-leaning website, and I'm curious just how much weight the "do not judge" mentality holds in the face of the Right Wing.
* Gut reaction - Kind of disappointed if I like the person otherwise, my gut reaction isn't a good one. I can't say much more and still be polite.
* Perception - I think they're misguided. Most republicans I know fight against policies that would actually HELP them if they fully understood. Wasn't there a recent poll that showed Fox news watchers to be the most misinformed? (And watchers of "The Daily Show" to be the best informed?) <-- It's kinda like that.
Oh, here's the link to the study:
http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/12/20/Study_Fox_News_Viewers_Misinformed/
* Would I date one - No. And I doubt a republican would want to date an ultra-liberal polyamorous bisexual like myself, either. If I tried it there would be lots of fighting, methinks.
* Do I have republican friends - Yes. We don't talk politics. Usually we end up drinking together and discussing other things. Like... gaming. Always a safe topic.