Rustic
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LolThat is typical of people who don't post that often. People that post often usually have very strong opinions and seek information that bolsters their opinion. Most of them aren't interested in changing the opinion of others because they use rhetoric that polarizes opinion.It begins in places just like this. We may post because we won't to change hearts and mind but what we really do is build walls between us such that the opposition hears only what confirms their position. What we should be doing is creating threads that are more neutral where ideas can be shared and agreements can be reached. And secondly, we should use techniques that actually work. Calling someone a stupid idiot will never change their opinion and will just derail the thread.You’re right, it is a sad state we are in. Politics is almost entirely about winning elections and dirty campaigning unfortunately has proven to be the most effective tactic. We the people have become drama hungry puppets being fed by trolls. Don’t know how it changes but I hope something can change our course
Do discussions on USMB of race, religion, abortion, climate change, illegal immigration, etc change the minds of the opposition? I think not and that's because posters are far more interesting in stating their own opinion than actually changing the opinions of others.
I read much, much more than I post. And I'm not looking for evidence of my opinion, I read both sides.
I don't think I've had any of my opinions or beliefs reversed, but you can gain a bit of understanding of the opposing viewpoints and that's important too.
That’s the difference between me and people like me, I’m not trying to convince you and your socialist friends of anything. But socialist constantly have to force people into their...