yes- my opinion is included.
2006-08-14 16:16:39 · 17 answers · asked by howard the dolphin 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
WHAT! You mean I've been wasting my time on here? I thought millions of people were signing on and using my wisdom to rearrange their lives. You mean cyberspace is just like real life and no one is listening to me? Oh well, I do get to keep the points, right? That's more than my opinion is worth here at home.
By the way, LOVE your round Avatar! (That's just my meaningless opinion)
2006-08-14 16:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by YahooGuru2u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the end opinion is meaningless, unless that opinion is attached to 'change making abilities' or access. That's why opinion matters. Thus, anything(money,power,women, compassion, etc.) that can affect and manipulate opinion must matter, as well.
2006-08-14 23:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by whydothedumboutnumberthesmart? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree that it is meaningless. First, it has meaning to the individual, whether or not he shares it with others. Secondly, it can be influential, sometimes very influential. Third, people do vote, and do provide their opinions to pollsters who take them seriously and act upon them. Marketing experts and politicians find them necessary as statistical polls which are important in the aggregate.
2006-08-14 23:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, in most cases you are right -- but who cares? =)
Most of the time readers or hearers really don't want to explore truth, because it might be discovered, and might require change.
While it is true that "a fool delights in airing his (or her) opinions", and usually more is required than talk to effect change (Talk is cheap), the exchange of ideas is still the usual birthplace of change. Once in a while something we say might cause someone to rethink their thinking, and vice versa. Sometimes ideas catch on, don't you think?
2006-08-14 23:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opinions are not meaningless, they are meant to open up your mind on things, to give you views other than yours...It's called attitude! loosen up and listen..but in the end, you have to own whatever decision you gonna do
2006-08-14 23:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by Yam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's your opinion. When I'm indecisive.. i ask for opinions. All opinions aren't meaningless to me.
2006-08-14 23:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who are in a position of power (i.e., the President, Congress, Senate, etc.)...they're the one's who's opinions matter...even when they're wrong. The rest of us are the ones who're screwed.
2006-08-14 23:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean, you are soliciting my meaningless opinion on this particular question?
2006-08-14 23:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by Coring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I still like giving mine anyway. As I always say, "Everyone is entitled to my opinion."
2006-08-14 23:31:54 · answer #9 · answered by libraryn71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah but it makes us feel better to feel like we can at least try to make a difference. Even if it is psycho babble Bullsh*t!!
2006-08-14 23:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by kari 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋