7 in 30 III - Why won't they see the REAL ME?

[pavel_lishin]

Someone linked me to this gem of a blog on OkCupid today:

"Republicans need not apply..."Y'know, I wonder why so many women say that. I bet none of them have actually met a REAL Republican. I'm not talking about the neocons you see on the news, but the real conservatives who are the bread and butter of Middle America

Comments

[abunchofcrap]

I've dated Republicans. One of my exboyfriends is planning on running for office. And my entire family is Republican. And if I say I am not looking for Republicans, I don't know any? Okay then, dude (was it a dude?).
People being Republicans probably is one of my biggest turn-offs, but it's not a complete turn off. Generally, I don't like if people are frequently assholes/bitchy. I would think everyone would not like this, yet, the assholes and bitches are usually in relationships.

[eazyt]

Well I'm neither Republican nor Democrat, and the extremes of both would create a turn-off for me. People who choose selective interpretations of ancient texts full of contradicting stories over common sense, I could never seriously deal with. On the flip side, people with ultra-left ideals like, "land shouldn't be something that can be owned" I couldn't get along with either. Whats important to me, is that people have an educated opinion. If they are pro-life, why? Is their reasoning valid, or loosely based on what everyone else is doing? Are they able to defend their opinions, and when facts don't exist or can't be objectively presented (such as why they follow a particular faith) are they ok with simply saying, "well, I believe this because it's what feels the most right" and leave it at that, without trying to "convert" others

[passionateabyss]

Changing ones “educated opinions” and religious convictions is more of an indicator that the person has no spine than the person being open-minded. Being open-minded means that you’re receptive to other peoples ideas not that you’re going to change everything you think just because someone throws a reference at you.

[eazyt]

Changing an opinion just because someone else says yours sucks is an indicator of spinelessness. Changing an opinion when overwhelming evidence is presented that destroys your logic and reasoning behind your stance is being open-minded. For example:

Spineless:

Person 1: "This table glows in the dark!"
Person 2: "No, it doesn't."
Person 1: "Oh, ok, it doesn't!"

Open-Minded:

Person 1: "This table glows in the dark!"
Person 2: "No, it doesn't. Observe." *turns off lights* *table doesn't glow*
Person 1: "Oh wow, I guess it doesn't then!"

[ucanbfuzzy]

Good Lord, doesn't that Trekkie know no one wears glasses in the Star Trek universe?!?

[pavel_lishin]

I'm sure they house some sort of hyperscopic processor unimatrix that allows him to stay erect for literally minutes at a time!

[matt_havener]

mr. deleon

-0kevin

[thegina]

lmao

[matt_havener]

lmao
-m

Who needs Eyes?

[mum_o_lakini]

Lord have mercy Pavel! I could have a blind-fold on and SMELL a republican a mile away !! Heh Heh

Re: Who needs Eyes?

[pavel_lishin]

So I guess we won't be hooking up if I come visit? :(

Re: Who needs Eyes?

[mum_o_lakini]

What the heck are you talking about! Of course we will! You only THINK you are a Republican!!LOL..Dont be so serious..If you come thru Kansas you better let us know so we can make you a nice dinner or at least treat you to some Pizza! Floyd works for Pizza Hut and we get good deals!! :-)
Actually, I could really care less who is what..I used to work for the DNC in Nebraska so I got a little tweaky there...Ha. You are my Friend and Lakini's Friend..I would be :-( if you passed us by!! Now this is MUM talking and you are welcome here ANY TIME!!! That's an order! Take care MUM

Re: Who needs Eyes?

[pavel_lishin]

Haha, excellent. I don't have any current plans to head out to Kansas, but if I do, I'll let everyone know!