More political thoughts

Jan 24, 2009 10:18

I'm in a political mood. Call it the new president (who I think will be far better than the old one, but I know not all agree), or whatever. Anyways ( Read more... )

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susanbones111 January 24 2009, 17:17:26 UTC
Okay, in another attempt to respond properly when my brain is still on vacation - I agree that it seems as if some Conservatives are a lot less willing to be open to other ideas than Liberals are. That is probably the nature of the beast, so to speak. I consider myself to be more Liberal than Conservative, but there are a few issues that I won't budge on. But I won't waste my time trying to convince others that my view is the correct view.

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aurordice January 24 2009, 17:21:53 UTC
I've gained some brownie points with my wife by arguing stuff with my brothers. But the reward wasn't getting my brothers to budge - it was my wife being happy that I stuck up for my beliefs :lol:

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susanbones111 January 24 2009, 17:29:20 UTC
Good for you. It can be scary sometimes to stand up for your beliefs.

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aurordice January 24 2009, 17:31:52 UTC
I think this is where grad school and modding has trained me well - I'm more confident in my beliefs now and more willing to stick it all out there - even if it makes me a bit less popular. Not that I ever was popular, but still.

That, and Helen also constantly tells me she wants me to be confident instead of wishy-washy :lol:

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susanbones111 January 24 2009, 17:37:56 UTC
I agree with Helen. I hate wishy-washy people. It is a lot easier if you know where a person stands, even if you disagree with them, than to not know and be blind-sided by something that comes out of nowhere.

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aurordice January 24 2009, 18:46:13 UTC
Good points :)

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