Don’t argue with a political affiliate
One thing I have learned in life is to NOT argue with anyone who affiliates themselves with a political party. Anyone who is close minded enough to say that they are a “Republican” or “Democrat” as opposed to an “individual” can not be swayed by any argument you may present. Even if that argument is completely logical to everyone else. People who affiliate seem to “accept” all beliefs of a political party may not actually believe them but they accept them and vote accordingly. I have a hard time believing that everyone who affiliates with a party, has the very same beliefs, values and views. That would be a huge stretch of the imagination. Yet people give up some of their beliefs and values to side with the party that best matches them. IMO, even 90% of common beliefs isn’t enough for me to side with any one party. I side with my own beliefs. I listen to all sides and make my own decisions on how I feel. Affiliates, seem to squelch their own voice and join in with the voice of their “team”. Once someone gives in and affiliates themselves with a group, they buy into all the arguments and rhetoric that accompanies it. We have 2 major parties in this country and in the realm of people that vote party lines and affiliate themselves with a party, there are only two sides to every argument. 2 sides? That’s not enough to actually have intelligent conversations or debates with. You cannot win those debates. You cannot sway someone away from their party. They will even ignore their own inner voice 1st before conceding a debate against a direction their party goes. Wow!
Funny how you can bring up a topic with people on a one to one basis and hear their beliefs from their heart. As soon as the discussion has political parties brought into it. The discussion gets much more defensive and steers right back inline with the party’s direction. Amazing!
