I follow politics moderately. But some Americans seem to schedule their whole lives around it and it almost seems like they view people who follow the other political party as "heretics". Is politics religion for some people? Does it give them a reason to wake up every morning? Something to believe in and justify their existence?
2006-11-05 15:50:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Lots of big issues right now.
I wouldn't call it religion, at least for me. More of a serious hobby.
2006-11-05 15:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does seem some folks are consumed with politics. It is an emotional topic, like religion. To disagree with someones religion is viewed as a sin; To disagee with someones politics is viewed as being a traitor. Most folks have views and consider opposing views interesting; when their party loses they realize the country isn't going to under go any major changes, regardless what the winner promised
2006-11-05 16:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by longroad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, politics is the ultimate sporting event, and when I play, I like to take hits from both sides. I have no use whatsoever for party loyalists, and when dealing with them, I view tact as another form of dishonesty. One of the things I loathe almost as much as I loathe blind loyalty is dishonesty. From that, you may draw your own conclusions.
2006-11-05 16:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ivallinen Roisto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politics and Religion are very strong motivators. There is a battle out there. You don't win battles by sitting there minding your own business while what remains of your rights, and safety disappear into thin air. Christians are in a battle wheter they realise it or not.
2006-11-05 15:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is a mix of lack of expertise and exploiting the lack of expertise of others with the intention to extra one's very own own schedule. this is confirmed by skill of the reality that many acts of religious fanaticism stem from a misinterpretation of texts or teachings of that faith, such that they arrive to advise something completely off the mark that would relatively basically benefit a opt for group of folk.
2016-11-27 21:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, and this might sound weird to you, but its like watching a really dramatic movie or something. You can look back and see how it unfolds, guess where things are leading to, and all the while know its not simply a movie or fiction, its real, it has real consequences, and its something one can really believe in and get intense convictions about. Its not my religion, but its my strongest interest
2006-11-05 15:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they spent most of their lives listening to Evangelist ministers,, the social conservatives have but one belief,, if the candidate is a christian,, they will vote for them,, or if they have been saved,, born-again,, fiscal conservatives,, with Mr Bush's spiritual adviser Pastor Ted,, embroiled in a drug and sex scandal with a male prostitute,, and Mark Foley ,, also Bob Ney,, Tom Delay, Curt Weldon, Jack Abramoff,, Duke Cunningham,,,some Republicans may not want to "come out",,,, to the polls to vote on Tuesday,,,
2006-11-05 16:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about power and control...remember politics determines who runs your country and ultimately your life. These kind of people want to make sure that only their candidate, ideology etc. ends up controlling the country
2006-11-05 15:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by keg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The loudest mouth always seem to win the arguments.
2006-11-05 15:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by FILO 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because hatred against the other party is strong.
2006-11-05 16:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋