Liberals, conservatives and everyone in between actually dicussing the issues. It is a lot more fun I promise. Even if we do not agree, don't you find the variety interesting?
2006-08-24 09:25:17 · 16 answers · asked by frogspeaceflower 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
We need to lead by example. Every person that wishes to have an intellectual political discussion should attempt to do so. It is often tempting to respond in kind to the lowest common denominator, however, we must resist so that we may reach this ideal of intellectual debate.
2006-08-24 09:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People with their heads up their backside, can noy be heard when they speak, only back talk comes out of the orifice. They attack one another, instead of the problems and issues that confront both sides of the isle. When two or more gracious inteligent persons are in debate, the general public do not understand what the hell the debate is about, and tune out out of boredom and seek a staged fight in a courtroom battle as ' great interlectual stimulus!
2006-08-24 09:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not going to happen as long as people deny facts. You tell people the sky is blue, you show them pictures, you take them outside and force them to look at the sky, and still there are people that will not accept it. They will claim it is a political trick or an internet hoax, or that you are racist. They "know" the sky is red, and no amount of evidence will change their mind.
If people do not base their opinions on facts, they should not be valued. If people will not recognize facts, then their opinions will be invalid.
2006-08-24 09:41:46 · answer #3 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd love something like that, but I don't think the format of Yahoo Answers is right for that kind of discussion. Perhaps you could start a Yahoo Group for political discussions? I would be willing to join...
2006-08-24 09:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by timm1776 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, for that to happen, there has to be respect. I respect my mother-in-law, she does not agree with me but respects me as well...therefore we can debate politely. On here everyone is hiding behind their pseudonyms and computer screens, there is no respect and a lot of people on here seem to think it is fun to see how much of a rise they can get out others.
2006-08-24 09:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Alexis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, there are some people who are so passionate about a position that if you question that position, they interpret it to mean you are attacking their ego. I think anyone of us can be that person, maybe not about politics but about something that's grabbed your passion. So I'd say, just accept the fact that people are going to be rude and don't pay them any attention. You can't change human nature.
2006-08-24 09:29:04 · answer #6 · answered by Corbett 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never - that would be an oxy for morons. In politics "my" opinion is the only one. With "my" being synonymous with each and every participant in the discussion.
2006-08-24 09:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm all for it! I'm sure there are plenty of willing participants out there. The problem is finding them and getting them together. Can't hurt to try though.
2006-08-24 09:28:39 · answer #8 · answered by danl747 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because many of the opinions don't have value, rather, they are pointless conspiracy theories. Tripe and BS don't have value.
I believe that statements should be backed up by facts.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/defense/1227842.html
2006-08-24 09:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say politically speaking, we can all agree that we need to breathe from time to time.
2006-08-24 09:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by Tones 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋