User talk:SPykrex

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Far-right

Hello! Have you seen Talk:The Epoch Times? There are quite a few sources saying that its far right. Polygnotus (talk) 22:37, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I received free copies in the past and decided to subscribe. I consider myself very Conservative and don't think the Epoch Times to be "far right". I consider them to be quite fair. I am not a fan of the term "far right". I think "left", "right", "liberal", and "conservative" are sufficient and that people that use that term are the same ones that call people "commies" and "Nazis". "There are quite a few sources saying that its far right". I would hazard a guess that those "sources" could be on the other side of the political spectrum. 108.26.34.192 (talk) 07:50, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

On Wikipedia we (should/try to) follow WP:RELIABLE sources. For example, The Guardian is generally considered reliable. And since they (and many other sources that are considered reliable) write stuff like ...the Epoch Times, a far-right newspaper known for climate denial... Wikipedia states the same. There is an extensive list of sources in the References section and lots of debates on the talkpage and the talkpage archives about this. Please note that Wikipedia is biased. Objective reality is a joke. Also note that Wikipedia is not censored and may contain stuff people strongly dislike or object to. Polygnotus (talk) 07:57, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

After reading your reply I did a search on whether The Guardian was left or right. Several sites described them as being left or very left. I guess they are "reliable" if you also lean left. What is "climate denial"? I am pretty sure the Epoch Times believes in climates. 108.26.34.192 (talk) 08:07, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

From your perspective they might be far left. Everything is relative and the idea of objective truth is a trap for stupid people. The interesting thing is that Wikipedia would also be quite offensive to the kind of people who dislike GMOs (e.g. Genetically_modified_organism#Controversy), nuclear power (e.g. Nuclear power debate) and like communism (e.g. Mass killings under communist regimes & Crimes against humanity under communist regimes). Polygnotus (talk) 08:10, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"From your perspective they might be far left." I don't use them and thought the Guardians was the new name for the Cleveland Indians. Online the only news site I use is Fox. You mentioned The Guardian as a reliable source. "Everything is relative and the idea of objective truth is a trap for stupid people." I guess you are not one of the "stupid people". I am getting the impression that you are quite full of yourself. 108.26.34.192 (talk) 08:20, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I sure am, thanks for noticing! Faux News is not a reliable source of information on topics like politics and science (and their talk shows are even worse). Polygnotus (talk) 08:23, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am pretty sure you get your news from CNN, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, the NYT, and Washington Post. I prefer my sources, but won't denigrate yours. It is funny how people on the left tend to be the nasty ones. I don't always agree with Fox, but find them to be fairer than the ones I just mentioned. You go to your bar and I will go to mine. 108.26.34.192 (talk) 08:34, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Like most people, I don't live in the United States. You are invited to my local watering hole, and I sure as fuck will barge into yours when I am thirsty. Polygnotus (talk) 08:36, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Where do you live? Why do you choose to curse and talk tough? People that "barge into" usually "fly out". I prefer things quiet and on the genteel side. 108.26.34.192 (talk) 08:51, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If you use a metaphor you can't then take it literally (unless perhaps for comedic effect). What I am saying is that I will choose my own opinions and sources of information, irrespective of which side of the political spectrum they are associated with, and you are invited to also broaden your horizons. Polygnotus (talk) 09:11, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I could care less where you get your information from and I don't need any invitations from you. 108.26.33.204 (talk) 07:46, 1 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ok. Happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈 Polygnotus (talk) 08:08, 1 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I don't acknowledge deviant behavior, save that for your family and countrymen. I am pretty sure you guys will be having a blast this month. 108.26.35.7 (talk) 06:49, 2 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Are you flirting with me? Polygnotus (talk) 18:15, 2 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I might consider that if you are of the female persuasion. 108.26.34.123 (talk) 08:05, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]