Is it POSSIBLE to put a question on Politics here and get OPINIONS not fights?

by Sister Jean Posted 2011/11/17 21:11:10

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Suzanne 2011/11/29 22:44:30

None of the above

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There’re many old and wonderful and wise adages. Naturally, there’s one for this too. It goes like this: They’re two things in life one should avoid in public discussion. It’s religion and politics. I’m sorry, Sister Jean. I’m no help here.

Suzanne McMillen-Fallon, Published Author 2011
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TruBluTopaz 2011/11/20 20:26:59

None of the above

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I think that our current situation is so bad that people take political questions very seriously. They worse the situations become, the more seriously and heated the responses become. So if you don't want confrontation, ask people's favorite flavor of ice cream.

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Piwan 2011/11/19 20:19:20 (edited)

grin

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From my experiences..VERY UNLIKELY! Why I avoid politics on this site!

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Ms.Gamlieli 2011/11/19 18:09:24

grin

The thing about politics is that is so controversial and everyone has their own political views. which is great but then there is people who like to pick up fights with those who have a different view, those people should accept the fact that everyone has their own views and for the most part changing their views is no easy task, so why not respect their views.

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BUCCANEER~POTL~PWCM~JLA 2011/11/19 10:55:34

None of the above

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It should be

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Texas Gal 2011/11/19 03:01:59

None of the above

Everyone has an opinion. Some people just don't have it in them to share an opinion and not go crazy at the same time in lots of instances. I understand that some issues definitely bring out high emotions in all of us at times, but no reason to have to get so nasty and/or mean mouthed.

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C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT 2011/11/18 23:33:51

grin

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I don't think so, both sides are deeply entrenched in their beliefs

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Sister ... to C-ZAR™,... 2011/11/18 23:34:22

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agree

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CAROLYN NTARWNJBS 2011/11/18 23:29:09

None of the above

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no

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Queen B 2011/11/18 22:18:26

huh

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NO.

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Radical Ed 2011/11/18 21:46:27

grin

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everyone has their own opinion, people are bound to clash

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FencerCat 2011/11/18 21:30:10

grin

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On this site? No. If you could possibly find a site that attracts only people with standards and manners, then, yeah... but I doubt that exists.

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Sister ... to FencerCat 2011/11/18 21:35:22

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agree

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**StarzAbove** 2011/11/18 21:25:46

grin

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I don't think so.

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Sister ... to **Starz... 2011/11/18 21:26:09

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agree

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**Starz... to Sister ... 2011/11/18 21:31:42

It's sad isn't it. When we can't give an honest opinion without someone trying to start a fight.

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GWH 2011/11/18 20:47:44

grin

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As long as I know I'm right and you think you're right we'll seldom meet on common ground before the fight is on.

For example. Liberal democrats called me a racist because I said I didn't vote for Obama. I tried to tell them I wasn't and the more I tried to address Obama's policies the more of a racist I appeared to them. They had no idea that I'm married to a black woman. I finally had to put that information on my profile.

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Andrew 2011/11/18 15:53:31

huh

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Very doubtful! There is an enemy among us who is very determined and we must dispell their myths! That always raises the hackles, but it must be done!

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fitz 2011/11/18 14:22:20

grin

We initially were a democratic republic set up to represent the people. The republic now represents the lobbyists and there are very few lobbyists who have the people in their plans. The news media then sways the people to dislike each other so that they can do their devious work while the 99% are busily complaining about each other as their liberties, jobs, and lifestyles are being destroyed. If you don't think that the people are being manipulated and deceived, explain the Iraqi war; a real 'sales job'.

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Glfer65 2011/11/18 13:55:07

grin

What happens are some facts are distorted to fit their views and many people get mad over that. Others just like to argue to get under your skin. But I have found many who either agree or disagree and still have a good conversation.

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tom C 2011/11/18 13:02:30 (edited)

grin

well, to be honest..I've never seen so many people soooo passionate about politics,as I have in the past few years..

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Risk 2011/11/18 12:54:59

grin

No fun in that ! : )

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Rollo Goodlove 2011/11/18 08:46:41

grin

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Nah, I think that's why people say never discuss religion or politics. My brother in law is coming over this Thanksgiving. .....he's a stone cconservative, and I'm a card carrying marxist, so we're just gonna eat turkey, watch football , and keep the words to a minimum.

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Jake Blanton 2011/11/18 08:30:09

very easy

Entirely possible... All you need to do is keep the idiotic liberals from posting...

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LisaSmith 2011/11/18 07:36:05

grin

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Possible but not probable.

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Sister ... to LisaSmith 2011/11/18 16:35:24

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agree

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Watchman 2011/11/18 07:03:00

grin

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Umm...... no... no I don't think so.

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The Berserker 2011/11/18 06:14:41

None of the above

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That's like telling water not to get wet. It just won't happen.

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dandieselonian 2011/11/18 05:55:12

huh

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its a hotbed without reason , anger and hatred is the sodahead way

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Nam Era Vet #1 DNA TLC 2011/11/18 05:41:36

huh

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Probably not

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DoxieDad 2011/11/18 05:05:31

very easy

Well I am in the minority on this one. I believe it is possible to have rational and informative discussions by thinking and open minded adults. I do find it both funny and depressing that some people will let themselves degenerate into childish name calling squabbles. Like any family we are all not going to agree on every subject matter. When you don't the better course is to agree not to agree and leave it there.

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Sister ... to DoxieDad 2011/11/18 16:36:25

how many political questions have YOU asked??

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DoxieDad to Sister ... 2011/11/18 22:57:17

Let me get back to you on that.....

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Joe 2011/11/18 04:23:58

grin

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You're joking, right?

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Sister ... to Joe 2011/11/18 16:36:41

right

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Francisco Arguelles 2011/11/18 04:13:19

grin

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religion and politics are really touchy subjects for alot of people..almost always cause arguments

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dirtworksone 2011/11/18 03:38:37

None of the above

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There's always some one ready with some much repeated rhetoric ready to pounce around here but if you ask a fair question and don't phrase it like when did your family stop living with pigs and you're truly interseted in an answer, some folks will step up. You just have to skip over the parrots.

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JoeM 2011/11/18 03:37:39

grin

When I read the good book, I see I have a responsibility to take care of the less fortunate.

NOWHERE do I read that I have an option to make sure the government does this for me. the gov needs to stay out of the charity business.

If they feel compelled to help out, they can lift the cap on charitable contribution deductions.

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zapped 2011/11/18 03:07:25

None of the above

you'd think if folks could just state an opinion ,politically positive or negative ,, and be taken as such ,then it could stay as just than ,,then ya get some one telling another they an idiot /misinformed / or what ever ..then the debate /fight is on ,, I have to say I'm ocassionally guilty to defending my opinion , agressively some times ,,,,,

any more I just let the debate go .....

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Aqua Surf 2011/11/18 03:03:52

grin

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As long as there are trolls, cyber bullies who love to fight and meanies who must have the last word, the answer is no. I usually give them one comeback and then I'm done with them. I am occassionally guilty of feeding the troll, shame on me.

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