CryojenX wrote:
All too often in largely NT dominated forums, if i try to express my opinon on a topic that is in any way political, i get chewed to shreds because my grasp of politics is definitely impaired by my Aspergers, but being part of a marginalized minority in some ways makes engagement "outside world" politics a bit of a necessity.
Its so horribly demoralizing when I express my opinion on a non Aspie specific topic, such as energy, and end up getting slammed because someone else is always invariably an expert and im just the naive, ignorant idealist. How am i supposed to represent so people dont constantly say "ive never seen an autistic adult" when just voicing an opinion will inevitably get me slammed down and have a lasting effect on my self esteem?
*sigh*
One of the great truths of my life is that telling NTs the truth (in reality they don't want to hear) just upsets them. This goes double for politics and religion. On some NT political forums I will drop my opinion when I just can't remain silent any longer and then depart - as I find most NT minds like cement - all mixed up and permanently set and arguing with them is just a waste of time.