is it not possible to discuss issues of high importance without classifying everyone who bothers to answer?? i see all these names flying around...neocon this...and...right-wingers that...meanwhile there are things actually worth talking about...is anyone else as bored with this as i am??
2007-01-16 06:36:01 · 11 answers · asked by izaboe 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The biggest problem that I see with the cyber-debate we have here is that the average citizen is not very informed. People love to name call and shout bumper sticker slogans, but really don't research the issues in order to develop a full understanding and thus have an educated opinion.
People need to see all sides of an argument and actively listen to those with different opinions, not talk over them, so to gain a better understanding of how people view a subject. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and if you incorporate real facts (not crap you heard someone say at work) your opinion will have merit and others will listen to what you have to say.
The old cliche says it best,
"It is better to be quiet, and be thought of a fool,
Then to open your mouth and remove all doubt"
2007-01-16 07:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by anthony 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We can all get along, but some won't, not now not ever. Some don't see political divisions as a good thing, a check and balance, but see it as "I am right, all you (libs/cons) are evil/against America/yada yada yada."
Most make wild generalizations and blanket statements with no empirical proof or references, and when they do have references it's like wackynuts.org or kill'em-all.net.
It just goes to prove my favorite point...... We need to spend more money on education in this country!
2007-01-16 06:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by vertical732 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish.
I sent Yahoo a copy of my latest blog about Yahoo Answers and this category, specifically.
It's almost a total waste of time to try to conduct an intellectual discourse in here.
2007-01-16 09:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think that everyone thinks differently. It doesnt make anyone person more correct than the next. These are opinioned answers. I come on here to offer my imput on any given subject. I feel if it was important enough to ask then its impotant enough to get many answers!
2007-01-16 06:43:29 · answer #4 · answered by bunnicula 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
unfortunately for you and thousand like us, the voice of reasonable debate get drowned out,there are a multitude of fools who find great pleasure in asking questions which will bring the mindless flocking to express there racist imbecilic view's,there is a small nugget of consolation there are people out there who can genuinely make a value ble contribution.
PS keep in there!!
2007-01-16 07:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish this were possible. When people have no answers and little inteligence this usually results in name calling. Sad but true.
2007-01-16 06:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by question212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you try to ask serious questions and all you get is bigoted responses. It is the same with our government though. Everyone is more concerned with putting down the other side then they are with getting something done.
2007-01-16 06:41:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Bored? Count me in.
2007-01-16 08:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm tired of the stupid name calling, but i don't want to compromise.
2007-01-16 07:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, If we did that would be very boring.
2007-01-16 06:46:44 · answer #10 · answered by mrlebowski99 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋