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That sentiment is commonly attributed to Margret Thatcher.
What if we here on this forum could talk about issues rather than partisan talking points and ad hominem attacks on political personalities?
What if we could work through the problems we see on our own?
Of course most of the big problems are beyond our influence. But at least we can have clearer objective view of the issues and then sort out candidates who align with our thoughts. And there are certainly plenty of issues, gun control, Middle East, southern border, energy resources, environment, etc, etc.
Why can't we just talk about the issues? Why do we always have to throw in the political catch phrases and labels that really do not help at all?
Unfortunately, I do not have solutions. But I am willing to listen to opposing points of views and look at data objectively that supports them. Mere opinion and rhetoric is useless. I have learned a lot on this forum over the years. But learning requires an openness to things we have not heard or seriously considered. That is the beauty of discussion if it stays impersonal and objective.
What if we here on this forum could talk about issues rather than partisan talking points and ad hominem attacks on political personalities?
What if we could work through the problems we see on our own?
Of course most of the big problems are beyond our influence. But at least we can have clearer objective view of the issues and then sort out candidates who align with our thoughts. And there are certainly plenty of issues, gun control, Middle East, southern border, energy resources, environment, etc, etc.
Why can't we just talk about the issues? Why do we always have to throw in the political catch phrases and labels that really do not help at all?
Unfortunately, I do not have solutions. But I am willing to listen to opposing points of views and look at data objectively that supports them. Mere opinion and rhetoric is useless. I have learned a lot on this forum over the years. But learning requires an openness to things we have not heard or seriously considered. That is the beauty of discussion if it stays impersonal and objective.
