The Way of Public Debate Today

  
        	Politeness, Manners, Civility
                Empathy, Decency, Dignity
                have all given way
    
                   to oinks, squeals and brays
                   Vulgarity carries the day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
indeed today's vulgarity has overtaken civility and decency. GRRRRR
DiMino Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Politics. Never changes. Don't believe there is such a thing as an honest election in Dem controlled districts. Disgrace what is going on in Cal.... No proof. How the heck do you get proof, when they will not allow an audit of their election rolls!? What are they hiding? Blessings my friend.
Wolf Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
We are the world's most overrated banana republic.
Bauer Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
You’ve said this perfectly, Gershon! I agree 100%! It’s a shame…
Wolf Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Appreciate the encouragement, Ilene. Thanks, Gershon
Lawless Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Now you are being offensive to those poor pigs and mules
Wolf Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Drat. Can't please anyone anymore anyhow anyway anywolf...
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I agree public debates have definitely become more a clan of hyenas fighting for the best food, than a civil discussion.
Wolf Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
hyenas, jackals, and crows....
Cunningham Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I agree, respect and compromise have gone out the window. Tom
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