Interesting. I see you don't ask those who are not Catholic why they post on a purportedly Catholic website...I at least am supposed to be among my "tribal members"....the site IS National CATHOLIC Reporter, right?

But, to answer your question?  There was a time - not that long ago - when informed discussion and exchange of ideas was possible...even with those with whom I disagreed.  The tone and timbre of this site has gone greatly downhill since the election.  Then CC came along - and people learned how to game the system, use it for censorship, & character count eliminated ability to discuss.

I do not find fault with "anybody the least bit progressive" - I do not find name calling, censoring, belittling others to be progressive.  I do not call others "ignorant" and claim to be progressive or liberal.  Do you?  Did you actually read this particular thread?  If so, and if you have a problem with the tone here, I look forward to your correcting others....