Blah-Vroom-Blah! versus Sympathy For the Teabaggers
source: http://www.larrynocella.com/2009/05/blah-vroom-blah-versus-sympathy-for.html
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Lately I've been making more of an effort to understand those I disagree with. I'm desperately seeking opinions different than mine instead of digesting the same old media that reinforces my thoughts. I already know what I think and while insecure in some ways, I don't need to constantly be told I'm right (just that I'm beautiful.)
I think of my opinions like a champion boxer who cannot retire. He stays on top only as long as he defeats all contenders, and he must face every challenger.
Results of my quest have been mixed. I've tried to engage people on the internet, and by "engage" I mean call them morons and get called worse. Strangely, this has not lead to the thoughtful exchange I had hoped for.
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I think of my opinions like a champion boxer who cannot retire. He stays on top only as long as he defeats all contenders, and he must face every challenger.
Results of my quest have been mixed. I've tried to engage people on the internet, and by "engage" I mean call them morons and get called worse. Strangely, this has not lead to the thoughtful exchange I had hoped for.
[...more at link...]
