I have tried human logic, but that didn't work. Is there some sort of liberal logic?
2006-11-03 12:54:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Wanda... WTF??? You are a perfect example of what I am saying
2006-11-03 12:57:44 · update #1
Holly no, I have tried to argue before, so I just went to sarcasm. I get many people to laugh, and I know it. So, I was wondering if there was some secret to arguing with liberals
2006-11-03 12:58:47 · update #2
Hey, just in case anyone noticed, I did not say ALL liberals. like "g" for instance. I enjoy arguing with him, because I learn something. But he is a dying breed among the liberals
2006-11-03 13:05:53 · update #3
As a moderate, I find conservatives difficult to have an intelligent conversation. Many of them seem to have the "know it all" attitude and are very set in their ways and unable or unwilling to compromise. Far left liberals are the same way.
Buddy, it cuts both ways. Why not having a political discussion without labeling people? Just debate the ideas and be open to new ideas?
I am convinced that most Americans are heartedly tired of the liberal vs. conservative ideological debate because it will be argued forever while problems go unsolved.
2006-11-03 13:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by Shelley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem is that most liberals will resort to name calling and/or character assasination at some point in the argument.
It's childish, but it usually works because it takes the focus off the actual topic being discussed.
I haven't read it, but Ann Coulter's book, "How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must)" has gotten good reviews. Try that as a source to answer your question.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Liberal-You-Must/dp/1400054184
2006-11-03 21:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by Eric 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The logical ones are easy and fun to debate with.
It's the extremists that are the problem. With those, I don't bother most of the time. Whenever they start losing a debate, they call their opponent names, and accuse them of being racist. I have personal experience with this.
Oh, and my favorite is that everyone who disagrees with those extreme liberals on here is the same person. In their world, there is only one conservative.
Must be nice living in a bubble. Idiots.
2006-11-03 21:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is no connection between Liberal and Logic. The only thing you will accomplish by arguing with a Liberal is proving that when they have no facts to rely upon its not a problem for them , they just fabricate. I had to use that big word so the libs wouldn't know i meant lie.
2006-11-03 20:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by daydoom 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Yes most liberal logic derives from Plato, Socrates and Aristotle as interpreted in more modern times by Washington, Jefferson, Adams and Franklin.
2006-11-03 20:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Victory ! 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
their philosophy is based more on their hearts than their brains so emotional appeals work best. try things like it is more merciful to support business so that they can hire the poor than to harm business in order to support them in their poverty. sure it may mean that the person that started the business will also profit but why begrudge him that? is is better for the poor that the businessman be allowed to prosper so that he may pull more people out of poverty the to penalize him in order to keep them there. try framing your arguments in this way.
2006-11-03 21:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by karl k 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
try to use studies, reports, polls and data... from something besides the heritage foundation...
that stuff isn't always right... I would rather put my money on that than just an opinion...
2006-11-03 20:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When have you tried logic? Is this an example of your version of logic? Most of the time you resort to the good ole sarcasm and name-calling that gets no one anywhere and everyone more angry.
2006-11-03 20:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
I'm on the left, and frequently engage conservatives online in political discussions.
A typical exchange might go like this.
Me: "Here's why we gave arms to Iraq: we wanted to punish Iran for taking hostages. While Reagan did arrange for arms to be shipped to Iraq in order to secure the release of the hostages on the day of his inauguration, to counterbalance this he armed both sides". I then give extensive documentation.
Typical conservative response: "You #&*^&#@&@#! Why do you hate America?" Et cetera.
Perhaps the best way to "argue" is actually just to listen, consider another point of view, and answer respectfully with the aim of getting to the truth of the matter. Caveat: this may not work with all liberals, or all conservatives.
2006-11-03 21:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by scotchfaster 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
You can't argue with liberals. I stopped trying.
2006-11-03 20:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by mochikogirl 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋