Does someone’s political beliefs affect how you view them?

Unless it’s a very extreme belief, no. I can disagree with people and still like them.

Not really.

Yes, after all it speaks to their belief system, and therefore who they are as a person. Many other factors should be considered as well, but political beliefs is certainly an important one.

Depends on how they act towards others. What I mean is, I’ve seen people on both sides treat people badly and vice versa.

No never, I may take the Micky (pee) out of them, we all have different opinions.

It depends on how aggressive they are with it

Yeah if you're batshit crazy

It didn't so much in the past. Now that certain political beliefs are accompanied by conspiracy theories, lack of empathy, anti-intellectualism, willful ignorance, excessive misogyny and bigotry it's really hard not to judge someone.

Yes. I wouldn’t befriend someone who is a republican.

not really

I make an informed decision based on how they treat me and others
it's a very simple computation, basically deciphering their character

yes because the 1st words out of their mouth you can tell where its going. At least my experience

In some cases they do, if the basic view of personal values goes against my own integrity, it certainly does.

Not the beliefs per se. But if they’re psycho and can’t have a rational conversation, it’s not ending well

Depends on what those political beliefs are? There are friends who havd different political stances to mine, but that doesnt cause me a problem. There are others though where their political beliefs are rooted in racism, bigotry, religi9n, economic insanity that I couldn't stop myself calling out. So, not so much I couldn't be friends with them, more they tend to avoid their ignorance and stupidity ( see Trump supporters, Brexiters, religious fanatics) being interrogated and tested.

Normally I can’t see them because either one of us block!

No, but if they are extreme right I would be cautious on racial issues.

On religion, I like a variety of faiths or no faith. But I seem to upset American Fundamentalists easily. So I tread carefully with them. Tolerance does not seem to be high on their agenda.

Not as long as they're able to remain respectful towards me - yeah, SW, that means no name calling!!!

The responses are the very reason there’s the riff there is between everyone “I’d never speak to someone who votes _____ way”

Welp if you don’t talk you’ll just lock yourself into a single way of thinking.

Communication is important opposing views are important because COMPROMISE is important.

Can’t compromise without communication. People are treating their political affiliations like they’re cults lately.

It’s ridiculous.

It does. I won't think poorly of them, but people that are consumed with politics aren't going to like my stance.

Very much depends upon the particular person. Some I'm unable to communicate with them. Others I'm fine with.

Yeah, because ultimately how you perceive the world impacts how I perceive you

Big time
Edit never mind I thought you meant how I viewed the political view

If that were the case, I would never speak to my mother in law, (who watches PMSNBC regularly.)
In the real word outside of political message boards, I don't let politics destroy personal relationships.
That's why places like this are so valuable. I can insult and humiliate liberals here because NOBODY EXISTS IN THIS ENVIRONMENT. We only exist as typed messages. We aren't important.

Of course. How could it not?

It does now

Absolutely

Yes!

Yes.

It depends. I mean, there are people who will discuss their views if you ask them,

Then there are the people who are SO consumed, SO obsessed, SO completely bonkers that I have no choice but to question their brain activity. They've chosen all the websites, networks, and blogs that reinforce their views and watch religiously, incessantly, as if the MORE they consume of their chosen flavor of propaganda, the more they're convinced they're "right". They open conversations by mentioning politics. They greet you with politics. They vanish within their political views. I'm not entirely convinced that they exist otherwise.

Makes me want to dive under a desk or something. I just do not get THAT amount of interest.

It's not easy.

by the way, my district is having a special election today...in the snow...for the vacated George Santos seat

Definitely. I can't stand the Trump crowd. How can they adore a guy lacking honesty, goodness and wisdom?

If they reflect a fundamental difference in attitudes and values, then yes. For the minor stuff, not really.

yep, I consider all maga as enemies and would support total maga genocide

That’s a very archaic view of judging people. Rather it should be based on their actions.

Sometimes it does... Sometimes it doesn't... Depends on the individual.

No their imtelligence level does.

They all look identical standing on their head. 😅

Unless they are some alt right extremist, then no.

Only the politicians' political beliefs.

Not unless they wear them on their sleeve.

Certainly if they are a nazi.

Yes, sometimes.

I'm afraid so yes.

Yes more then not.

At times

Of course.

Nope.

Not necessarily, but it can. A lot of it comes down to how well thought out and consistent the belief tends to be. For example, I am strongly pro-choice. I can understand the thought process and point of view of the average pro-life person. Even though I vehemently disagree with the person, I can usually still respect them.

However, if someone tells me we need to cut taxes on the wealthy to improve the economy I am going to think the person is either uninformed, unintelligent, or purposefully lying.