2007-09-25 14:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, I voice my opinions loud and clear all of the time.
2007-09-25 14:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Great question. This is about appropriate behaviour.
Everyone has the right to be political, in the same way that they have the right to be religious and have sexual preferences.
A social situation however is just that. A situation where people are brought together to have a good time and "socialise". To relax, often have a drink or two, and to find reasons to smile.
People therefore may not want to be intellectually challenged, embarrased, offended or have an argument, and thats why social ettiquette says that you shouldnt discuss Politics, Religion or Sex at a party (although there can be great humour in all three).
Unfortunately some people whose lives revolve around one of those three will always feel that it is their right, and mission, to impose their views on everyone around them, and sometimes they will even pick on someone with the opposite view who they feel they can "beat" in an argument.
This leads to the atmosphere being spoiled for everyone.
In other words there is a time and a place for being political and that time and place is when you are in a situation where everyone else is equally political and happy to have the debate. It is not fair to do it in a situation where other people just want to have a good time and you are bringing people down just to make yourself feel good or worthy.
The same applies to religion.
If it doesnt feel right to be political in certain situations then it probably isn't. Go with your gut instict.
2007-09-25 20:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Its fun to discuss politics with reasonable people. its not fun to talk to an ultraconservative because they turn everything into an arguement, but on average its fun. You can find out where people are coming from, and understand other viewpoints and enrich your own. And I'm heavily involved in the Punk/hardcore music scene, where many other people are heavily opinionated, and the music often contains political viewpoints. So I absolutely enjoy politics in social settings. besides, what is politics but the exchange of power?
2007-09-25 14:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, yes. I like to discuss (not argue) politics as a subject and enjoy hearing about and trying to see all sides.
But..the saying don't discuss politics or religion really is true in most social settings.
2007-09-25 14:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by maxmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes sometimes. when someone says something blatantly ignorant or believes that everyone shares his or her twisted version of things...some people live in an artificial vacuum...But it doesn't bother me that they have their opinion...rather it worries me that I will say something not in the script and provoke a senseless argument with someone totally unwilling to see any version other than their own...I am very unwilling to get into a crap throwing contest with someone who is liable to drive home a point using emotion rather than logic. I am thinking of a social setting of my peers with whom I must maintain a working relationship with.
2007-09-25 14:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope, Republicans are the ones who have been tiring to push Fear on everyone. as far as in social settings well if a right wing nut job gets in my face I sure as hell don't hesitate to beat there head in.
2007-09-25 14:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by EviL 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its easier on the internet as its faceless!
2007-09-28 00:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋