I just wonder how many people actually believe some of the drivel posed on here or if they are just trying to divide right and left even more?
For instance does anyone really believe Democrats really want America to lose in regard to Iraq.
Can anyone really believe Republicans orchestrated the 9/11 attacks?
There's no in between .....reasoning?
Seems like alot of 3rd grade playground name-calling.
Can't we do better?
The rest of the world is watching .....what must they think?
2007-01-19 02:48:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I do it, sometimes, but because I think there is a balance in politics it swings between fascism and communism. We are out of balance to far to the right/fascism and I argue the far left side. Sometimes I have gone overboard as people rile me up, but I feel/hope that it at least influences peoples perceptions. The name calling I see as people venting for what they can not do in the real world and pay it no mind,,,, I do enjoy the chaos, the humor, and the seriousness behind some of it here..... I am also surprised that so many college professors advocate the US being behind 9/11 and not sure what to think about it.
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2007-01-19 03:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I see this play out, it's like watching a brain's neurons fire at each other scrambling to come up with a solution, and getting lost with bias.
"For instance does anyone really believe Democrats really want America to lose in regard to Iraq."
Sadly, yes, some really do. They want us to leave thinking this will solve all the problems, they don't weigh the consequences of what will happen if we do.
"Can anyone really believe Republicans orchestrated the 9/11 attacks?"
Only after several concussions.
"There's no in between .....reasoning?
Seems like alot of 3rd grade playground name-calling."
You seem to be reasoning, and there are a handful of people who do. I try when I can. It is a lot of playground name calling, and it's immature.
2007-01-19 10:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how you define biased. I sometimes ask biased or loaded questions in order to spur debate. However, there is a difference between showing a bias and attempting to elicit derogatory rhetoric. Sometimes is is necessary to put people slightly on the defensive to get them to speak openly and passionately about their beliefs. I never ask questions with the aim of garnering the childish name calling, but often even the most innocuous of questions receive this response.
An example: I answered a question from a young lady who asked if people liked the president and why. She went on to explain that she felt he was an honest and decent man, but that the real reason she liked him was because she found him attractive. Now I will grant you this is not a profound political position by any means, but it is honest. In return the majority of posters ripped her to shreds for her beliefs rather than honestly stating their own. There is and always has been a deep partisan divide in this country and some people will only accept what they believe as true whether the facts support it or not.
2007-01-19 11:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont even really bother with the politics section of Yahoo answers for that very reason.
2007-01-19 10:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a great way to spark interesting debate if is done in an intelligent manner. Like the way I do it.
2007-01-19 11:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoiled rotten American brats!! I agree that it is ashame that this site cannot hardly be used for productive thinking or debating. Although, it does happen (rarely).
2007-01-19 10:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by T S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is sad but no we can't do better
2007-01-19 10:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by mrs. smutty aka sodachix 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋