Cato Survey: Progessives are the only group in which a majority feel they can freely express their political views

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Man, having an authoritarian Overton Window sure feels enlightened.

 

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Nearly two-thirds—62%—of Americans say the political climate these days prevents them from saying things they believe because others might find them offensive. The share of Americans who self‐censor has risen several points since 2017 when 58% of Americans agreed with this statement.

 

These fears cross partisan lines. Majorities of Democrats (52%), independents (59%) and Republicans (77%) all agree they have political opinions they are afraid to share.

 

Strong liberals stand out, however, as the only political group who feel they can express themselves. Nearly 6 in 10 (58%) of staunch liberals feel they can say what they believe. However, centrist liberals feel differently. A slim majority (52%) of liberals feel they have to self‐censor, as do 64% of moderates, and 77% of conservatives. 

 

 

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Nearly a third (32%) of employed Americans say they personally are worried about missing out on career opportunities or losing their job if their political opinions became known. 

 

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And it’s not just one side of the political spectrum: 31% of liberals, 30% of moderates and 34% of conservatives are worried their political views could get them fired or harm their career trajectory.

 

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Americans with diverse backgrounds share this concern that their employment could be adversely affected if their political views were discovered: 38% of Hispanic Americans, 22% of African Americans, 31% of White Americans, 35% of men, 27% of women, 36% of households earning less than $20,000 a year, and 33% of households earning more than $100,000 a year agree.

 

https://www.cato.org/publications/survey-reports/poll-62-americans-say-they-have-political-views-theyre-afraid-share#50-strong-liberals-support-firing-trump-donors-36-strong-conservatives-support-firing-biden-donors

 

Do we really want to live like this? 

 

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Oh no, the sky is falling. 

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51 minutes ago, Liquid said:

Oh no, the sky is falling. 

 

We know: As long as it's your side who gets to control the size and placement of the window, this shit rules. At least you're starting to hide it less.  

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15 minutes ago, Saucer said:

 

We know: As long as it's your side who gets to control the size and placement of the window, this shit rules. At least you're starting to hide it less.  

What is my side and what do they control? You tried this yesterday and failed miserably. 

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You must not visit Facebook.

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35 minutes ago, Ike said:

You must not visit Facebook.

I don't. 

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How does this compare historically? 

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Poor conversatives. Only half of the population are fine with their ideology despite nearly always being on the wrong side of history. They have it so tough.