Some people get so mad with political conversations. It is great to discuss politics so we can understand and learn more. Can you discuss politics without anger?
2007-10-28 00:12:25 · 17 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Sure, as long as the other person is not purposely trying to bait me. The problem in the US is that talk radio and Fox news slant the news to stir up anger and division, and this has given people a very confrontation view of what political discussions are supposed to be like.
2007-10-28 00:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
We need to see debate from a different perspective. Even heated "debate" is far better than actual violence and murder. In many places killing has replaced "debate" as how differences are settled and in that way it is not really settled. Loving or constructive debate needs to be seen from the start as an extremely valuable thing! Even if people at the end of a debate still disagree they can at least have a more intelligent understanding of their opponent's point of view. I think the anger is sometimes, maybe a good deal of the time, not, because you are not agreed with, but more because you feel not listened to or understood. A good debate starts with a first goal not of convincing the other side but understanding it and if each person entered the debate with a first goal of understanding the other side then I think the rest of the debate if it moved further, would be less heated. If the first goal is to win, or to be heard ... then maybe we get angry. Yet, if we start a debate each with a desire to listen to and understand the other side FIRST, even if we did not agree, I think trying to convince as a second step would work better. So two things: 1. Value debate - it is better than destroying your opponent 2. Listen and seek understanding first, convince second
2016-04-10 22:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to stay calm when you express your views and people call you a “traitor,” “unpatriotic,” “un-American” or state that you don’t understand economics or politics or that you ignore facts, etc. or when they otherwise post and endlessly repeat lies and derogatory nonsense.
It is a low, underhanded and dishonest way of trying to undermine the opposition by attacking on a personal basis with falsehoods. The purpose is to discredit any dissent rather than to honestly discuss the issues. It is of course maddening, especially because these low tactics are used on a regular basis.
2007-10-28 00:50:05 · answer #3 · answered by tribeca_belle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it took awhile.
Once I came to an understanding of the void that is the group hatchling mind and the fact that all hatchling are laid in one basket by invaders from the planet Brain Surgery and that their group destiny is to prepare the Earth for the 2nd Coming of RonnieGod so they can all enjoy being sodomized for eternity on planet Brain Surgery, I realized getting angry was not working.
You could not have a political conversation with Stalinists.
Debating Nazis was/is pointless.
Attempting to reason with the void that is the group hatchling mind is like trying to have dinner with a The Borg.
2007-10-28 00:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. A great tip for getting on with people is never to discuss religion or politics.
2007-10-28 00:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes,try and listen to two mad people discussing politics peacefully .
2007-10-28 01:35:53 · answer #6 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tend to get a little steamed as we have uniformed people trying to make what they think are informed decisions, because they listened to some comedian on cable.
When parroting views they should learn to do research on both sides of the issue.
What really irks me is the repetition of false statements.
2007-10-28 01:35:02 · answer #7 · answered by Moody Red 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, yes. However I do find it difficult to not get at least annoyed or aggravated when someone sits there repeating the same thing over and over again, even after they are presented with logic and facts to counter their argument. Or when someone purposely throws out attempts to riot their opposition and appeal to people who already think like they do, with no real question in mind anyway (IE: why do the libs../why do the neo-cons..)
2007-10-28 00:19:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mystery Lady H 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes because it's not something i feel very strong about. there is so much we don't understand about politics so how can we get so mad over it.
2007-10-28 14:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Dare to ask? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all the folks in Y/A politic are require to have a normal brain than I guess there would be no problem..............
2007-10-28 00:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by Whitest_American 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋