I recently started talking about the US election and the recent BLM protests.
I was told in no uncertain terms by the guy that because I’m not american I should shut the f… Up and not have an opinion on it.
And yes, the guy was a raging never trumper
This is an argument sometimes used, for example in the US itself, where men’s opinions on abortion are routinely discounted or totally disqualified.
However, the argument destroys its own position. If the argument is that abortion is morally wrong (or right), then that is not a matter for a minority choice. Moral and immoral behaviour are a matter for every human being to take an interest in, particularly when lives are at stake. And in a democracy, every citizen is invited to participate, regardless of gender.
The polarisation right now is unbelievable.
I’ve another friend (raging leftie who hates trump) that I’ve decided to keep a distance from.
In the past we always liked to discuss politics but now I don’t bother
Every one is in their own personal echo chamber
He keeps sending me guardian stories, when I send him stories I’ve got from Zero hedge he says it’s just right wing lunatic stuff
Ironically the guardian have been caught out multiple times for not reporting the facts
I actually try to read the guardian - painful though it is - just to see the other side
The Guardian is a front for (well-educated) socialism, a despicable 20th century form of state tyranny, with an almost unbroken record of ghastly failures in practice.
@TomFarrell - Didn’t we already have this conversation a few days ago?
I would find it very hard to count as a friend someone who believed in the overthrow of democracy and the subjugation of free people. How about you Tom?
Yes, I was in a similar position once (though not as radical as you). As for me, all people are different, and of course you will have different views on some things. That’s why people are so interesting to communicate, to share information and views on some things, and to argue with each other. The situation you are in is quite unpleasant. But I think that as long as those people aren’t trying to push their political views on you, you shouldn’t react so harshly. Breaking friendship is an extreme, and people usually try to avoid it.
i think it is dumb
Oh. 
Hmmm. I guess for some, it may sound plain dumb. But for others, it’s not. Maybe you could share why you think that? 