Is it hard to be a Republican on Atlas?

[NOVA Green]

Although certainly I can't speak to the experience of being a Republican on Atlas, and hence did not vote on the poll, I know how easy it is for an individual on Atlas to experience Internet bullying and negative comments simply because of one's political avatar....

I have actually had many more negative experiences from Democratic avatars, simply because of my opinions during the 2016 Democratic Primary, than from most Republican Avatars on Atlas.

When it comes to politics, sometimes passions run high during election season (And beyond), and I hope that in my words and actions have helped make Atlas a more welcoming place, and the key point is to separate one own's individual political opinions and recognize that although one might disagree with the opinions of posters from different perspectives, that really 95% of the posters on the site are actually pretty decent people, and actually have a much better grasp on all of the stuff we love to debate and discuss than just about anywhere else.....

I sincerely hope that many of the fine Republican posters on this Forum don't feel that it is simply an "Echo Chamber" of the Democratic Party.

[NOVA Green]

For me, it depends.  I think that a few of my views get the bulk of my criticism, but I will always stand firm for what I believe in.  I also have been looking less and less at the US General Discussion forum, because it is all Russia conspiracy theories and a fundamental disagreement on what healthcare system is best (I think the most efficient would be the government having no role in health care).  Other forums aren't nearly as bad.  Atlas's predictions are always too bullish on Democrats, but I get that because we all think our party will win and there are more Democrats here.

On the other hand, I actually don't think being pro-life is that hard, but some call me out for focusing too much on that one issue (which is impossible, by the way).

>being pro-life
>wanting the government out of healthcare

pick one.

Abortion isn't health care.  Health care doesn't kill people.

Lack of healthcare does...

As I have explained over and over again, the mere existence of entitlements creates the need for them.  If we got rid of every last entitlement, people would have to adapt and the free market would do its magic.  I would actually perhaps consider banning all health insurance other than catastrophic coverage to actually set up a normal supply/demand system for health care.

That honestly sounds like a terrifying euphemism...

Thanks Goldwater for speaking simple truth to power....

Honestly, I think Barry Goldwater would be churning in his grave if he were to see what the Republican Party has become, (and I do come from a Libertarian perspective on many issues, despite my avatar.)