This makes me laugh. I'm on the other side of the aisle so to speak, but I always appreciate someone with a thoughtful, well-reasoned opinion, whether I happen to agree or not. And yay democracy! Woo! :D
I exist in a kind of trifecta of liberalism, since I'm (1) in California, (2) in the SF area, and (3) a teacher (although teachers aren't as uniformly liberal as our lovely unions would like people to think, and a surprising number as basically apolitical until something personally affects them. Which I know is true for most of the country, but I have higher standards for my own profession ;))
I've been at the same school for several years now... I don't discuss politics with my liberal coworkers any more than I discuss it with my liberal friends online (it's right up there with religion and the contentious SF Giants vs Oakland As debate) but most people know where I stand. I enjoy being contrary... but, you know, subtlety ;)
Contrary is all good, my friend. As are intelligent debates. As is thinking for oneself. And coming from an incredibly red state part of the country myself, I understand the whole 'don't lump me in with the masses' thing. Oh yes, yes I do. ;)
I just think the coolest thing of all is to see people intelligently engaged in the process. Because that's a win-win for everyone, no matter what your affiliation. <3
Indeed! I am 100% more annoyed by apathetic and uninformed people than by people who actually know what's going on in the world and just have a different interpretation/opinion about it.
I mean, I'll still think you're wrong, but at least you're trying :D
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I've been at the same school for several years now... I don't discuss politics with my liberal coworkers any more than I discuss it with my liberal friends online (it's right up there with religion and the contentious SF Giants vs Oakland As debate) but most people know where I stand. I enjoy being contrary... but, you know, subtlety ;)
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I just think the coolest thing of all is to see people intelligently engaged in the process. Because that's a win-win for everyone, no matter what your affiliation. <3
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I mean, I'll still think you're wrong, but at least you're trying :D
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But srsly, it's all about civility. Wish we had more in this world. O_o
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