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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

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Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

Oh absolutely. There isn’t much room for ‘respectful discussion’ at my kid’s high school. Just look at this board!

My kid is still figuring out his political views but has definitely chosen to simply keep his thought to himself in class when it’s clear that the girls aren’t really interested in hearing any alternative points of view.

This PP is correct that the girls seem to be way more rabidly progressive and intolerant of diversity of thought.

again, you are raising a child who can't stand up for himself, back his beliefs with thoughtful discussion and expect women to be docile or describe them as rabid. Sad.

DP.. my son doesn't really care that much about politics, so he doesn't think it's enough of a big deal to share his views. But he knows that if he does, the girls will attack him. He's not interested in a combative discussion. Like I said, some of these girls don't know how to discuss issues politely and listen to the other side. Respect goes both ways.

Making up imaginary combative discussions in his head... you might want to bring that up with his doctor.

? it's from personal experience. He knows that he will get attacked by the girls because it has happened in the past, and he sees it happening to other boys whenever they express their opinions that is counter to the progressive girls. He doesn't care enough to discuss it further.

So (1) he perceives disagreement as an attack, and (2) he doesn't actually care that much?

(3) he describes girls as rabid.

some of the girls do act that way if you disagree with them. Some adults act this way, too.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

+1

Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

Oh absolutely. There isn’t much room for ‘respectful discussion’ at my kid’s high school. Just look at this board!

My kid is still figuring out his political views but has definitely chosen to simply keep his thought to himself in class when it’s clear that the girls aren’t really interested in hearing any alternative points of view.

This PP is correct that the girls seem to be way more rabidly progressive and intolerant of diversity of thought.

again, you are raising a child who can't stand up for himself, back his beliefs with thoughtful discussion and expect women to be docile or describe them as rabid. Sad.

DP.. my son doesn't really care that much about politics, so he doesn't think it's enough of a big deal to share his views. But he knows that if he does, the girls will attack him. He's not interested in a combative discussion. Like I said, some of these girls don't know how to discuss issues politely and listen to the other side. Respect goes both ways.

Making up imaginary combative discussions in his head... you might want to bring that up with his doctor.

? it's from personal experience. He knows that he will get attacked by the girls because it has happened in the past, and he sees it happening to other boys whenever they express their opinions that is counter to the progressive girls. He doesn't care enough to discuss it further.

So (1) he perceives disagreement as an attack, and (2) he doesn't actually care that much?

They are belligerent and argumentative... kind of like some adults on here.

No, he doesn't care that much, but if people want diversity of thought, maybe think about not being so combative.

One can disagree without getting angry, but that's not what is happening. Like, look at how some people attack anyone who disagrees with progressive policies.

"Diversity of thought" is a Republican talking point. Like, "Ha ha, those liberals are always talking about diversity, we'll show them by talking about diversity of thought!!!"

My kid told me about someone in their history class who cheered when the teacher talked about the liberals getting crushed in Italy in the 1920s - never mind that it was the fascists doing the crushing. Pro-fascism is certainly "diversity of thought", but it's not something I want. "The earth is flat" would also be diversity of thought. Why are there no Flat Earth Clubs in MCPS high schools?

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

+1

Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

Oh absolutely. There isn’t much room for ‘respectful discussion’ at my kid’s high school. Just look at this board!

My kid is still figuring out his political views but has definitely chosen to simply keep his thought to himself in class when it’s clear that the girls aren’t really interested in hearing any alternative points of view.

This PP is correct that the girls seem to be way more rabidly progressive and intolerant of diversity of thought.

again, you are raising a child who can't stand up for himself, back his beliefs with thoughtful discussion and expect women to be docile or describe them as rabid. Sad.

DP.. my son doesn't really care that much about politics, so he doesn't think it's enough of a big deal to share his views. But he knows that if he does, the girls will attack him. He's not interested in a combative discussion. Like I said, some of these girls don't know how to discuss issues politely and listen to the other side. Respect goes both ways.

Making up imaginary combative discussions in his head... you might want to bring that up with his doctor.

? it's from personal experience. He knows that he will get attacked by the girls because it has happened in the past, and he sees it happening to other boys whenever they express their opinions that is counter to the progressive girls. He doesn't care enough to discuss it further.

So (1) he perceives disagreement as an attack, and (2) he doesn't actually care that much?

They are belligerent and argumentative... kind of like some adults on here.

No, he doesn't care that much, but if people want diversity of thought, maybe think about not being so combative.

One can disagree without getting angry, but that's not what is happening. Like, look at how some people attack anyone who disagrees with progressive policies.

"Diversity of thought" is a Republican talking point. Like, "Ha ha, those liberals are always talking about diversity, we'll show them by talking about diversity of thought!!!"

My kid told me about someone in their history class who cheered when the teacher talked about the liberals getting crushed in Italy in the 1920s - never mind that it was the fascists doing the crushing. Pro-fascism is certainly "diversity of thought", but it's not something I want. "The earth is flat" would also be diversity of thought. Why are there no Flat Earth Clubs in MCPS high schools?

^ perfect example of why some people have given up sharing their views. Thanks for proving my point.

Did I mention that I voted for Biden?

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

+1

Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

The argument here seems to be that the girls shouldn't disagree with the boys, lest the boys get upset and become Republicans.

Lol exactly.

He can’t back up his beliefs and girls need to smoke and me nicer and passive… sound like a Republican to me.

You are exactly the type person that makes kids not want to have thoughtful discussions.

These girls (and you) cannot seem to have polite discussions. It's more like "if you don't agree with our views, then you are wrong and you cannot speak".

BTW, I have both a boy and girl, and at our dinner table discussions, we expect both the boy and girl to respect each other's views and discuss issues without attacking each other personally.

You and those girls obviously haven't learned that.

"You are wrong" is not reasoned discussion, but it is also not a personal attack.

It becomes personal when they start attacking him for his privilege of being male and not URM.

"You are white and male" is a personal attack now?

no, but "your whiteness and maleness is the reason behind the problems in this country" is a personal attack, believe it or not

No, that's also not a personal attack.

Sure it is. Remember, words are violence

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

+1

Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

Oh absolutely. There isn’t much room for ‘respectful discussion’ at my kid’s high school. Just look at this board!

My kid is still figuring out his political views but has definitely chosen to simply keep his thought to himself in class when it’s clear that the girls aren’t really interested in hearing any alternative points of view.

This PP is correct that the girls seem to be way more rabidly progressive and intolerant of diversity of thought.

again, you are raising a child who can't stand up for himself, back his beliefs with thoughtful discussion and expect women to be docile or describe them as rabid. Sad.

DP.. my son doesn't really care that much about politics, so he doesn't think it's enough of a big deal to share his views. But he knows that if he does, the girls will attack him. He's not interested in a combative discussion. Like I said, some of these girls don't know how to discuss issues politely and listen to the other side. Respect goes both ways.

Making up imaginary combative discussions in his head... you might want to bring that up with his doctor.

? it's from personal experience. He knows that he will get attacked by the girls because it has happened in the past, and he sees it happening to other boys whenever they express their opinions that is counter to the progressive girls. He doesn't care enough to discuss it further.

So (1) he perceives disagreement as an attack, and (2) he doesn't actually care that much?

They are belligerent and argumentative... kind of like some adults on here.

No, he doesn't care that much, but if people want diversity of thought, maybe think about not being so combative.

One can disagree without getting angry, but that's not what is happening. Like, look at how some people attack anyone who disagrees with progressive policies.

"Diversity of thought" is a Republican talking point. Like, "Ha ha, those liberals are always talking about diversity, we'll show them by talking about diversity of thought!!!"

My kid told me about someone in their history class who cheered when the teacher talked about the liberals getting crushed in Italy in the 1920s - never mind that it was the fascists doing the crushing. Pro-fascism is certainly "diversity of thought", but it's not something I want. "The earth is flat" would also be diversity of thought. Why are there no Flat Earth Clubs in MCPS high schools?

^ perfect example of why some people have given up sharing their views. Thanks for proving my point.

Did I mention that I voted for Biden?

There were Republicans who voted for Biden. If you use the phrase "diversity of thought," you are either Republican or Republican-adjacent. It's a linguistic tell, like using "Democrat" as an adjective. There are also linguistic giveaways for people with other political beliefs.

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully none. Why would any young person support Republicans?

What is wong with you? Repulican doesn't mean Trumper. There are 70% in thenation who are not happy with Biden and might switchover. Teach yourself some politics. Start with wikipedia.

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These folks are setting themselves for disappointment in 2024 when they refuse to leave their echo chamber

Biden will be 1 term for sure

Do you ever think to fact check something before you agree with it?

Yes, you are right. It's not 70%. There are only 43% of people that approve of the job he's doing.

But my prediction still stands

Have you compared that to other presidents who had a 2nd term?

Sure. Obama's approval rating right around his re-election was over 50% with independents.

Biden's has been at 40 or below for the past 18 months and is currently at 35.

Again, sticking your head in the sand is not a good strategy. He is VERY vulnerable.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread should be a HUGE warning for echo chamber democrats in this area.

There are a lot of people like me that:

- Voted for Obama twice
- Voted for Hillary
- Voted for Joe (and rejoiced when he won)
- On the fence about voting for Joe, and may just sit it out if Trump gets the R nom.

Putting your head in the sand is a bad strategy

Yeah, no. If Trump is nominated, and you don't vote against him, then you're effectively voting for him, and that's on you.

That's my point exactly. Somebody that has voted for Dems since eligible to vote may sit it out (also voted for Gore and Kerry, fwiw). That's how bad Joe Biden is.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend's son wanted to start one at RM and I said if he needed help this liberal and my conservative H would help. She said, why would he need help and I said usually they need a teacher or adult to lead / sponsor it. I sponsored my nieces cooking club one year.

Anyway, I said that we would want it to be conservative not tea party Republican club and that would be in the description of the club. We could discuss the differences and how the tea party was trying to destroy the party. This was pre-Trump.

She a Republican, was like duh what is the difference.

Anyway, her son made a pokemon club I think in the end.

So a kid wanted to start a political club, and you said you would "help," but dictated the ideology of the club?

I know you think this story makes you sound good, but boy, did you miscalculate.

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Anonymous wrote:This thread should be a HUGE warning for echo chamber democrats in this area.

There are a lot of people like me that:

- Voted for Obama twice
- Voted for Hillary
- Voted for Joe (and rejoiced when he won)
- On the fence about voting for Joe, and may just sit it out if Trump gets the R nom.

Putting your head in the sand is a bad strategy

Yeah, no. If Trump is nominated, and you don't vote against him, then you're effectively voting for him, and that's on you.

That's my point exactly. Somebody that has voted for Dems since eligible to vote may sit it out (also voted for Gore and Kerry, fwiw). That's how bad Joe Biden is.

If that's what you choose to do, then that's what you choose to do. Don't blame it on anyone else.

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully none. Why would any young person support Republicans?

Diversity in all things but opinion and thoughts. Of course.

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully none. Why would any young person support Republicans?

What is wong with you? Repulican doesn't mean Trumper. There are 70% in thenation who are not happy with Biden and might switchover. Teach yourself some politics. Start with wikipedia.

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These folks are setting themselves for disappointment in 2024 when they refuse to leave their echo chamber

Biden will be 1 term for sure

Do you ever think to fact check something before you agree with it?

Yes, you are right. It's not 70%. There are only 43% of people that approve of the job he's doing.

But my prediction still stands

Have you compared that to other presidents who had a 2nd term?

In fact, it gets even worse. The lowest recent approval rating that got reelection was GWB was 48%. Which should be VERY concerning for Joe for 2 reasons:

- that's almost 12% higher than his current approval rating
- Rs have an electoral system advantage

So, yeah, my prediction stands. 1 term

https://news.gallup.com/poll/311825/presidential-job-approval-related-reelection-historically.aspx

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Anonymous wrote:My friend's son wanted to start one at RM and I said if he needed help this liberal and my conservative H would help. She said, why would he need help and I said usually they need a teacher or adult to lead / sponsor it. I sponsored my nieces cooking club one year.

Anyway, I said that we would want it to be conservative not tea party Republican club and that would be in the description of the club. We could discuss the differences and how the tea party was trying to destroy the party. This was pre-Trump.

She a Republican, was like duh what is the difference.

Anyway, her son made a pokemon club I think in the end.

So a kid wanted to start a political club, and you said you would "help," but dictated the ideology of the club?

I know you think this story makes you sound good, but boy, did you miscalculate.

Yes, so typical of the thinking in MoCo.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

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Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

The unwritten Republican platform!

Maybe start a Tucker Carlson fan club to honor the quality journalism on Fox.

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Anonymous wrote:they don't in PWCS and they have all kinds of clubs only thing closed is FCA

Wrong. Battlefield High School has a teenage Republicans Club.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for diversity of thought at mcps schools. All the high schools have a young dems group. Which have young independent and young republicans too?

Have you met Gen Z

+1

Gen Z is concerned about climate change, gun safety, and equal rights for all persons. If they are active at all in politics, they are working directly on issues they care about. They are not hanging out in “Young ______” clubs mimicking mommy and daddy’s ideas.

What would Young Republicans care about?

* Tax cuts for billionaires and powerful corporations?
* Ways to erode the middle class more quickly?
* Reset social progress to 1950?

Hilarious. I live in Montgomery County and have watched the Democrat leadership attack the middle class for the past decade. They have done it in overt ways (taxes, taxes and more taxes) and in less overt ways (housing policies, destroying what was once a great public school system).

It would be great to have some balance and so would love to see a Republican Club at my kid’s super liberal high school.

Is your kid a Republican? If so, how about taking some personal responsibility and suggesting to your kid that they start one?

Or, maybe there aren't any kids at your kid's super liberal high school who are interested in a Republican Club. In that case, do you think there still ought to be one, for "balance"?

DP.. more than likely, any kid in an MCPS HS would be afraid to start a R club for fear they would be bullied and ostracized.

I voted for Biden, but based on some comments I have heard from my DS and his friends about DEI, affirmative action, and such, they aren't so happy with progressive policies at the moment. If progressives aren't careful, they will turn off some of the younger men in our society and push them to the other side.

IMO, it would be good for both sides to have a respectful, thoughtful dialogue with each other. As it is, DS said that if they make any mention of anti-progressive policies, they get reamed in class by the girls. DS doesn't care *that* much about politics, but they can't have a thoughtful conversation because some of the progressives shut them down. There is no room for discussion with some of the progressives, and that is not right.

Oh absolutely. There isn’t much room for ‘respectful discussion’ at my kid’s high school. Just look at this board!

My kid is still figuring out his political views but has definitely chosen to simply keep his thought to himself in class when it’s clear that the girls aren’t really interested in hearing any alternative points of view.

This PP is correct that the girls seem to be way more rabidly progressive and intolerant of diversity of thought.

again, you are raising a child who can't stand up for himself, back his beliefs with thoughtful discussion and expect women to be docile or describe them as rabid. Sad.

DP.. my son doesn't really care that much about politics, so he doesn't think it's enough of a big deal to share his views. But he knows that if he does, the girls will attack him. He's not interested in a combative discussion. Like I said, some of these girls don't know how to discuss issues politely and listen to the other side. Respect goes both ways.

Making up imaginary combative discussions in his head... you might want to bring that up with his doctor.

? it's from personal experience. He knows that he will get attacked by the girls because it has happened in the past, and he sees it happening to other boys whenever they express their opinions that is counter to the progressive girls. He doesn't care enough to discuss it further.

So (1) he perceives disagreement as an attack, and (2) he doesn't actually care that much?

(3) he describes girls as rabid.

some of the girls do act that way if you disagree with them. Some adults act this way, too.

Just look at the posters on this board.