It would be inappropriate if a moderator were demeaning a specific political point of view - i.e. if I were to come out and denigrate all conservatives or Republicans - but there's nothing inappropriate about discussing (or even complaining) about perceptions of local/state/federal government policies or actions. 

They know they live in a misunderstood neighborhood and the minute perception more closely aligns with reality, county assessments and their property taxes will go way, way up.If you're going to invest in low-C and D-class neighborhoods, you've got to walk the streets at different times of the day and keep notes.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9232/55313-intro-to-section-8---your-perceptions-vs-my-realities

It all depends on the lifestyle you are accustomed to and your perception of money in your life.Personally, I'm really passionate about the idea of stable future and certain benefits for my children.

.$12,000 investments are a Siren Song for amateur investors.

Perception is reality.

And contrary to popular perception, California has a massive amount of stupid people - uneducated college educated, clueless, Pollyannas that think they are special and the entire world should listen them them and their enlightened views.

I know people who carry personal sirens.

Meanwhile, they may chase my good tenants away because of the perception of inaction by the landlord.  

You have to understand "perception" and what that means.