Comments on: The Truth About Politics

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:28:23 +0000

@Bucksome Boomer: That would be good; I understand that people are going to disagree, sometimes passionately, but the world would be a much better place if the typical reaction in that case was ‘I respect your opinion, but I feel differently; here’s why’ rather than ‘You’re an ignorant pinhead, and it’s people like you who are destroying this country’. Which approach is more likely to win converts to your cause?

@Jackie: Thanks, I try to stay calm and rational. (It’s tricky to do at times, though.) I suppose the argument could be made that the divisiveness is also good for politicians, at least those who manage to turn it into votes. Of course, politicians who get elected on a ‘the other guys are destroying the country, vote for me’ platform are going to have a hard time working with said other guys when it comes time to actually pass some legislation. And that’s definitely not good for the country.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:34:19 +0000

@Hope to Prosper: Very true; it seems that most people (or at least, most of the people who seem to control the political conversation) have decided the other side of the aisle isn’t worth listening to, unless it’s to find something to take out of context, distort, and mock. Here’s hoping we manage to find a bit more civility and sanity before we’re literally at each others’ throats.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:34:24 +0000

A breath of rationality

And the divisiveness isn’t good for anyone except the talk show hosts, let alone our country.
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By: Hope to Prosper

Hope to Prosper — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:34:41 +0000

This is a great post.

People are so politically divided they can’t even listen to an opposing opinion. Most of my relatives are TEA Partiers and they are literally freaking out about what is happening in the government. Although, I am concerned as well, I’m not predicting the end of the world this year.

My wife has instituted a NObama policy in our house, so we can enjoy our visits, without having to listen to three hours of Armageddon. It’s out of control.

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By: Bucksome Boomer

Bucksome Boomer — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:28:22 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree and wish some people would just dial it back and respect differing opinions. .-= Bucksome Boomer´s last blog ..Does Frugality Lead to Happiness =-.