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Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

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SweetestOfPeas
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Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

just curious

I know these topics tend to get confrontational

Posted 6/29/06 2:01 PM
 
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Shanti
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Not to me, I enjoy political conversations.

Posted 6/29/06 2:02 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by DMcK

Not to me, I enjoy political conversations.

so do I. But I am finding myself too "scared" to post anything because I don't want to start drama Chat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:02 PM
 

suvenR
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by DMcK

Not to me, I enjoy political conversations.



Ditto...but, as with everything in life, there are always one or two who will turn a difference of opinion into a personal attack.

Posted 6/29/06 2:02 PM
 

MsMBV
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by DMcK

Not to me, I enjoy political conversations.


Me too. But I have to say there is a time & place, just like anything else.

ETA: I will change that and say that I like intelligent debates/conversations. What I do not like is when someone gets "preachy" or says things like.."how can you believe that...blah blah blah...." then it is no longer an intelligent conversation, but rather a p&*^&%*ng matchChat Icon

Message edited 6/29/2006 2:05:02 PM.

Posted 6/29/06 2:03 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

I don't think so, but it seems that these debates can turn emotional and personal fairly quickly (both on here and in real life.....)

Posted 6/29/06 2:03 PM
 

Christine
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.

Posted 6/29/06 2:03 PM
 

pmpkn087
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

TTYT, I really don't know enough of the "real" facts to participate in political debates, whether on threads or in person.

I do avoid religion convos, though.

Posted 6/29/06 2:04 PM
 

Snozberry
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

I've started a couple of threads (re: today, the supreme court ruling against Bush and the outcomes of some senate outcomes/supreme court rulings) - they don't always get a response but I post them anyway.

Posted 6/29/06 2:04 PM
 

Ambersmom
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:04 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue

Posted 6/29/06 2:05 PM
 

Christine
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
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Posted 6/29/06 2:06 PM
 

Shanti
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
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You have a lot of nerve to ask thatChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:06 PM
 

Ambersmom
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
Chat Icon



You know, you have SOME nerve asking that sort of questionChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Talk about drama instigator!

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Posted 6/29/06 2:07 PM
 

Christine
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by DMcK

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
Chat Icon



You have a lot of nerve to ask thatChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



Yes I know it's personal and all but I am feeling quite bold at the moment.
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Posted 6/29/06 2:07 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
Chat Icon



Do you follow daylight savings time or not?Chat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:09 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!

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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
Chat Icon

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Posted 6/29/06 2:10 PM
 

MrsERod
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by DMcK

Not to me, I enjoy political conversations.




me too.

although i don't know half the cr@p they're usually talking about!!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:10 PM
 

Shanti
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by dpli

Posted by Christine

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

Posted by Ambersmom

Posted by Christine

I think it depends on the people having the conversation. I think it's fine if there is respect and willingness to agree to disagree.
They tend to get hostile when someone is trying to change someone else's mind or opinion or resort to name calling.



I agree, although lately the subject of the time of day leads to dramaChat Icon

that's because it's usually a conservative vs. liberal issue



well do you go with military 24 hour clock or the more standard 12 hour ?
Chat Icon



Do you follow daylight savings time or not?Chat Icon



These questions are OUJTRAGEOUSChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/29/06 2:10 PM
 

CookiePuss
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

I really enjoy them when there is mutual respect across the board. I love to learn about others opinions and views on things plus I usually learn something new.

Posted 6/29/06 2:12 PM
 

MrsS2005
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B

Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by Snozberry

I've started a couple of threads (re: today, the supreme court ruling against Bush and the outcomes of some senate outcomes/supreme court rulings) - they don't always get a response but I post them anyway.


I may not always respond to them, but I like reading those posts. Chat Icon

I love a good debate so long as people discuss the issues and don't resort to name calling. I don't see any problem with political posts.

Posted 6/29/06 7:04 PM
 

Summer05
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

I Like when people start political threads. I like to hear other peoples opinions and always seem to learn something new!

Message edited 6/29/2006 7:07:04 PM.

Posted 6/29/06 7:06 PM
 

Snozberry
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Re: Are politics and political current events a "no-no"?

Posted by MrsS2005
I may not always respond to them, but I like reading those posts. Chat Icon

I love a good debate so long as people discuss the issues and don't resort to name calling. I don't see any problem with political posts.



Thanks, Brooke. Chat Icon

And ditto re: debating.

Posted 6/29/06 7:09 PM
 
 

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