I was told by someone very seriously that if they had to choose someone who would most match up with my politics it would probably be Jefferson Davis. As a person from the north, this irritated me. Should I be offended by this comment?
2007-07-26 17:20:35 · 9 answers · asked by Christie G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
No, not at all, look at the great qualities of Jefferson Davis; he was a man of principle, Mexican-American war hero, and great politician.
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2007-07-26 17:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America was more than just this. Before the War of the Rebellion, Mr. Davis was a hero in the Mexican War and was a well respected politician.
If someone said that I had some similar traits as Mr. Davis I would be proud. I'm certain that Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis both shared several traits besides both being from Kentucky.
2007-07-27 08:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although Jefferson Davis has a bad reputation in the North (Whatever else he did, he opposed the Union and lost) this person could be referring to some social or political stance you have in common with him. Perhaps you believe in a smaller, less powerful federal government than the one we have, or you believe each of the states should take a larger part in the determination of spending and policy within its borders. Perhaps you have a keen understanding of and experience with military affairs. Perhaps you would, as a matter of principle, side with your state against some particular federal policy. If any of these are true, the comparison need not be offensive. Of course, the person may mean nothing other than that you are a racist or a loser, in which case you should feel quite offended.
2007-07-27 12:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by Captain Atom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the person who said this knew and thought about Jefferson Davis. If all they knew was that he was the president of the Confederacy and supported slavery, then he is calling you a racist. If, on the other hand, he was knowledgeable about his whole life and good qualities it is not an insult.
2007-07-27 02:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though he was from the south, you could have had a few similarities in personality or political beliefs. I'm not saying ALL of them were the same; I'm just saying a few could be similar. So, no, I wouldn't necessarily be offended.
2007-07-27 01:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was someone else's opinion, based on something you presumeably said, yes?
Go to this website and answer all the questions, and it will tell you where you stand politically and famous people that you stand with. That should settle it once and for all.
http://politicalcompass.jpagel.net/test
Additional
I went and did my test, and apparently (according to the site) I am Left -3.13 / Libertarian -1.23.
You learn something new everyday!
2007-07-27 00:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Jeff Davis was a good man.
2007-07-27 09:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by harlin42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It truly depends. One, for example, can compare you to Hitler with the intent to insult, and with the intent to compliment.
"You're really like Hitler" can mean that you're intolerant of those different from you to the point of violent obsession.
Or...
Someone could be stating "You have a keen understanding of speechcraft, not unlike Hitler" which would be complimenting your ability to give speeches and project yourself.
This is, of course, a very extreme example, just to help you understand.
2007-07-27 05:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Chadwick De Las Casas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that you probably should be, it wasnt cruel or anything but a bit rude, what a meany!
2007-07-27 00:26:45 · answer #9 · answered by Kansas Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋