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I Hate What This World Is Becoming

Hate to be one of these people but was blocked by a right leaning person who shall not be named out of common decency/respect for not agreeing with an opinion whilst speaking in an objective way and not even directly speaking to them in the first place.
This is a person who constantly said that Liberals are the ones who can't stand the opinions of others and block people they don't agree with.

This isn't a moan about this particular person, but what i'm trying to say is that denial and ignorance (unwillingness to listen) are not traits that belong to a specific political party, and i think if people stop name calling and take this to heart then people would be able to have actual discussions and in a more objective and productive way.

I'm neither left nor right. Have a nice day ya'll! ✌

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GlitterBug · 22-25, F

I lean pretty far right but I’m always willing to listen to other opinions, in my mind that’s how you learn. If they can present facts it’s well worth looking into changing my opinion or at least re-evaluating it and I’m perfectly fine with that.

When I make comments on political topics here people tend to jump on my age, because I’m young I must be dumb. Or because I lean right I must love trump etc and I get poked at for it like we’re in middle school. that’s a huge waste of my time when I’m trying to either explain my side or understand someone else’s.

Gh0s1

@GlitterBug Exactly, if everybody had a similar attitude to yours then we'd all be willing to listen and learn from each other instead of casting our presumptions upon people for their opinions. "You're young so you know nothing" "You live in a different country than I do", it's just denial of discussion and a very immature way of approaching others.
If nobody is willing to listen then there will never be progress and we as a world will continue to live in divisive societies that can't even have a conversation.

Respect to you my friend ✌

AcidBurn

@GlitterBug The problem is a lot of people, not all, don't have a side to offer. It's trendy to be outraged about something, so they blindly follow along. If you ask them for basic information or any alternatives to what they're so upset about the personal attacks start.
I never thought I'd be called a homophobic racist because I don't think a president should be assassinated. Look at that, I guess I did learn something.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@AcidBurn Political discourse is super unhealthy right now and it's largely become about cheering for your team rather than showing any integrity for your own beliefs.

And the name-calling HAS to stop. I'm as left as you get and the left needs to sort its shit out. Callout culture does not work. Funnily enough, calling someone a racist doesn't cause someone to examine their own behaviour, they just think you're an asshole.

OKWTF2 · 51-55, M

That is what bugged me about President Obama, the hope and change, never happened. I didn't like some of his policy and believe obstruction contributed to much of it not being done correctly, but once in office he seemed to lose focus.

We have much to dislike about President Trump, but there is real change. I hope it is for the better.

Admittedly I most likely agree with some of his agenda that we could talk about in person (maybe over some drinks) but what the heck is the deal with people openly wanting things to fail just because he is such a prick and elected as a Republican?

I really think it was hope and change that got him elected on the first place and with a tremendous amount of stupid shit, he has done a ton better than anyone expected. Not that all is right,(another face to face with many more drinks) but the stuff right has been good.