The psychology of political correctness

And what is this alleged "view of most liberals" that you think too extreme?I'm usually considered liberal. And most of the people that I worked with were liberal. I don't recall ever hear any of them say much about PC.But I do hear lots of claims that liberals hold extreme views. I'm inclined to think much of that is the typical right wing exaggerations and inventions. I guess they wouldn't get much traction if they went around admitting that most liberals are pretty decent folk.

You are doing it wrong.I think of myself as moderately conservative, though I test as liberal on some of those test sites.In any case, the proper way to do it (IMO) is to judge each issue on its own merits. It's okay if you agree with the conservatives on some issues and with the liberals on other issues, and perhaps occasionally with neither. What's more important is to think it through, and to be willing to change if the evidence requires that.And some issues are difficult to decide. It's okay to sit on the fence with such an issue.

Sorry, Jon. I don't see it. I think you are discrediting your own claim. Yes, Theodoric was harshly critical of Faith. But then Blue Jay took Theodoric to task for that.Do keep in mind that Faith often has some choice things to say about those who disagree with her.You seem to be saying that when a conservative makes a harsh criticism of a liberal, that's just free speech, while when a liberal makes a harsh criticism of a conservative that's PC.I think you are painting with too broad a brush.

Many liberals don't do that.This is an example of you painting with a broad brush. Many do. They don't use "bigot", they prefer other choice words.But there are also many conservatives who don't do that. So I don't stereotype all conservatives based on the bad behavior of the loudmouths.

As far as I can tell, liberals are opposed to that.Don't equate "liberal" with "political left". They are not the same. The left has its crazies, too.

Did it occur to you that the physical therapist's job is to strengthen muscles. So you declared that her job was not worth doing. And you wonder why she was offended?

Aha!PC = Persecution Complex.Suddenly the thread makes sense.