If in terms of debate, there’s a selection bias at play there; left-wing is the default among geeks. Those who are out of the closet and on the right will have argued extensively with their fellow geeks and will have thought a lot harder about their beliefs.
Is it just me or are far right wing geeks, as rare as they are, much more formidable and scary than far left wing geeks?
In terms of debate ability, or in general?
If in terms of debate, there’s a selection bias at play there; left-wing is the default among geeks. Those who are out of the closet and on the right will have argued extensively with their fellow geeks and will have thought a lot harder about their beliefs.