This study investigates the dynamics of political discussions in social-media-based public forums using network and content analyses. The results indicate that political discussions are not highly centralized or cliquish, with participants mostly referencing like-minded individuals. The discussions are more emotional than cognitive, predominantly expressing anger over anxiety. However, cognitive discussions prove to be more influential than emotional ones. Among cognitive elements, assertive and strong discussions have a greater impact than analytical ones. These findings have implications for citizenship practice, the theory of selective exposure, and future political communication research.