From StMatt's Own Mouth

[Felicity]

The only way it can stay balanced is for the conservatives to continue to take part in discussion. If they leave then we lose that good kind of tension we need to keep things interesting and that provides balance as well.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Felicity

The only way it can stay balanced is for the conservatives to continue to take part in discussion. If they leave then we lose that good kind of tension we need to keep things interesting and that provides balance as well.

Exactly! Leaving because someone steps on your toes about your beliefs only allows them more ground to spout off. We need everyone.

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Exactly! Leaving because someone steps on your toes about your beliefs only allows them more ground to spout off. We need everyone.

Right!

Besides that, I really love, respect and appreciate many of those who are labeled "conservative". There's a comfort level that I feel with them and they continue to emphasize and remind us of things that many seem to have forgotten or want to forget.

I don't want to forget.

[J-Roc]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Right!

Besides that, I really love, respect and appreciate many of those who are labeled "conservative". There's a comfort level that I feel with them and they continue to emphasize and remind us of things that many seem to have forgotten or want to forget.

I don't want to forget.

Right on, Sis...I know what you mean...there is a level of safety and comfort that I get from knowing there are Libs here that can make me feel protected from the Borg Mentality and the

[Lost]

Originally Posted by J-Roc

Right on, Sis...I know what you mean...there is a level of safety and comfort that I get from knowing there are Libs here that can make me feel protected from the Borg Mentality and the

I doubt they'd share their Koolaid with a left-winger like you.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Exactly! Leaving because someone steps on your toes about your beliefs only allows them more ground to spout off. We need everyone.

You're right!

[Lost]

Originally Posted by Felicity

The only way it can stay balanced is for the conservatives to continue to take part in discussion. If they leave then we lose that good kind of tension we need to keep things interesting and that provides balance as well.

Maybe some of the Cons aren't participating because they're sick of some of the bottom-feeder posters constantly bashing the "UPC mothership" as some have called it. It would seem that still hasn't gone out of style here on AFF.

I need to go find another "Standards" thread.