| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 12:56:24 PM | "Can you date a political opposite?"
Absolutely not.
I find people who make decisions based on emotions instead of facts to be morons. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 1:05:22 PM | | It is definitely a deal breaker for me, that is why I state my political affiliation on my profile. Like another poster said, political beliefs reveal one's core values ,and that is something that my partner & I need to share. I have had a few ultra-Conservative guys email me for the sole purpose of trying to start an argument - That didn't work, I am here to find someone with whom I can have a peaceful compatible relationship. Not someone to argue with... | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 1:57:05 PM | I think the problem with the U.S. is that people are not Americans anymore; they are Republicans or democrats. They drink the kool aid and they blindly follow their party even if its right or wrong.
I have met 3 people from Texas and all worship George Bush; Its obvious he's a joke for a president with so much going on but they see no fault in anything he does. Thats a bit much. I dont like Texas too much anyway but this person is out of control.
you can have differences but if someone practically demands you think like they do then I move on. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 4:31:47 PM | | I can't believe anybody thinks politics is important enough to mar a relationship. If you can't put such minor things aside, no wonder you can't have decent relationships. Politics are fleeting and meaningless. Only real issues matter. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 5:03:27 PM | | mthomjmark I hear CA has put renaming a sewage plant on the Nov ballot. It will be called the George W. Bush sewer plant. I thought it was a joke when I firt heard it, but it isn't. Only in California. I hope it passes. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 5:11:41 PM | | In no way will I date a liberal or a democrat. They are brainwashed people and cannot think for themselves, logically or clearly. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 8:29:42 PM | | It depends on how you define political opposite. If its just a matter of difference in opinion in which is the lesser of two evils to vote for, then no, it wouldn't particularly matter. If, however, your political opinions are governed by the values which you aspire to live to, then I wouldn't find the opposite of me an attractive long-term proposition. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/19/2008 8:43:14 PM | I think more than a few people are looking for drama -- men and women -- and there's no better way to summon it up than to get into a romantic relationship with someone that you disagree with. It's "fun". It's "not boring". There's "sparks"! So sure, yeah, for some people, it's a great thing.
But for the people who are truly interested in issues, who are possessed by the animating power of ideas, who burn the midnight oil because such matters matter, any romantic match with an opposite is simply disaster.
It's an easy problem to avoid, however. Just mention your political affiliations and/or issues in your profile. You've given fair warning to the other side. It's worked well for me. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/20/2008 11:09:15 AM |
In no way will I date a liberal or a democrat. They are brainwashed people and cannot think for themselves, logically or clearly.
Now this is an example of a political argument that will go nowhere. I can disagree till the cows come home but it won't make any difference.
I miss the old days when your party affiliation was based on whether you preferred small governent or large government. Now there are all these social issues mixed in. That coupled with the fact no truly decent human will run b/c they don't want to subject themselves to the b.s scrutiny that goes along with it is why we are in the mess we are in today. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/20/2008 11:11:35 AM | | "Show me a young Conservative and I'll show you someone with no heart. Show me an old Liberal and I'll show you someone with no brain." - Winston Churchill | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/25/2008 7:16:20 AM | | I believe political opposites can date as long as neither one is too far right or too far left. But then again, it boils down to how political the two people are and how stubborn they are too! You can find things you agree on no matter how far out you are but common ground has to be found to make it work. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/25/2008 12:42:39 PM | I could as long as she's not closed minded. I'm very liberal, but that does not mean that I think conservatives have no good ideas.
Thats the issue. If one person thinks the other side is totally devoid of merit, then it can't work. Two reasonable people can always get along.
Lateef | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/25/2008 12:49:20 PM | Its a major problem for me. I could never ever date a conservative or a republican. Their views just don't match mine at all. It would/could never work.
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 7:26:53 AM | | So what is it that the republicans stand for that you don't agree with? I think this may be the biggest question on either side that needs to be asked because it just might be that someone's political views are either distorted or they're just misinformed. I'm a conservative because I believe in less government and that people make their own way in life. I know sometimes people need a hand when times get rough but don't believe just because your born that the world owes you a living. I believe in utilizing our natural resources but being concious of the environment and not destroying it like our forefathers did in the early 1900's. I believe that capitolism is a good thing. It motivates people to do their best and in turn rewards those who are willing to work hard and sacrifice to give themselves a better way of life. I don't believe in being punished for it. ie: higher taxes. I believe the good of the majority is more important than the wants of the few. ie: ACLU. I don't believe in socialistic health care. It's proven around the world it doesn't work. So, I ask again, what is it that the repubilcans stand for that you don't agree with? | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 2:02:16 PM | I find most liberals in southern California are not liberal at all. They're extremely close-minded, like the stereotype they try to present about conservatives. Very few of the conservatives I know in the entertainment business (and that's hundreds) are that way.
That is it exactly right liberals are the most intolerant closed minded my way or the highway type out there. The heck with the truth and facts liberals base their whole life on feel good what ever the TV tells them to think. I care about what ever the new in Fade tells them to care about. Like watching easily manipulated children taking sides on a debate. Look how far the Glo-bull warming debate has gotten even though this year the arctic ice is increasing but don't bother telling the liberals that fact they only want to believe in fairy tales that globull warming is real. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 2:19:03 PM | "Look how far the Glo-bull warming debate has gotten even though this year the arctic ice is increasing but don't bother telling the liberals that fact they only want to believe in fairy tales that globull warming is real."
Al Gore invented Global Warming... just like he invented himself inventing the Internet.
I always pass on the Kool-Aid being shilled out. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 5:16:24 PM | If that was directed at me, it's pretty simple. In general, republicans and/or conservatives are against abortion, stem cell research, same sex marriage and theory of evolution. I'm not against all these issues. So it would be a problem.
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 5:40:35 PM | In general, republicans and/or conservatives are against abortion, stem cell research, same sex marriage and theory of evolution.
I disagree there, and I think it reflects the polarization inherent in today's American political situation. When you have a political orientation, it doesn't mean you suddenly have to adopt ALL the "stereotypes" that are inherent with the party. Just become some scream the loudest, it doesn't mean all have the same opinion.
Political parties are not like some giant cookie cutter that stamp out a belief system. I've met and debated some "right wingers" that might be pro-THIS, but not pro-THAT. One friend of mine (ex 1st Cav vet) and I shared the same stance on military issues - but not on social ones. There we were totally in opposition - respectfully.
I'm a liberal, but "pro-military" . I don't think I'm the only one.
Reducing people to some simplistic image isn't a good thing, and it widens an already great gap even farther.
You can be with someone and disagree over many topics, so why not politics ? As long as one does it with respect, and with understanding, I see little wrong with that. We do need at least two parties to function, in a democracy. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 5:43:49 PM | Most of the men I've been with don't listen to a damn thing I say anyway, so i don't see how my politics would matter. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 11:27:36 PM | Nope. Political opposites are an absolute deal breaker. Far worse that religion or even racism.
Let's be honest. The prospect of raising your children with a person whose attitudes toward the poor, women's issues, race, taxes, the role of government, war, etc. are different than yours is daunting. How do you pass your values to your children if your significant other is constantly torpedoing them?
100% deal breaker. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/26/2008 11:49:47 PM | Absolutely you can date and marry an opposite. As long as your open to discuss the issues and not the party. The only real argument we ever had about politics was when I refused to tell him how I voted.
My adult children never suffered from this. They learned healthy debate is a good thing. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/27/2008 12:22:03 AM | I've been involved with women who had political beliefs different than mine and I don't think in any case it was a major factor in our split. They aren't just political beliefs though, they go much deeper in values and each person's approach to daily life. I don't think it helps a relationship to be a Mary Matlin & James Carville.
Besides, what guy in their right mind would date a Nancy Pelosi over Ann Coulter?????
This did remind me of a story though, but at my age, everything reminds me of a story. I was communicating with a liberal through eHarmony and we got to open ended questions. One of hers to me was...
"Tonight you can do anything you want, no penalties, no reprisals, and the cost is unimportant. What are you going to do?"
The first thing that popped into my head was, "Slap Bill and kick Hillary in the balls" and I went with it. Surprisingly she didn't close me but we only exchanged one or two messages after that. | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/27/2008 12:48:10 AM |
But, have you ever met a really intriguing person, and found out later that they're an annoying liberal? Or a dyed-in-the-wool neoconservative?
HELL NO I couldn't date someone with strong political motivation and intrest, if they differed much from mine. United we bargen devided we beg!
And I am sure they wouldn't want to date me! | |
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/27/2008 4:15:30 AM | Women screwed up when you were throwing your bra's on the steps of the White House back in the 60's and declaring to grow balls. You declared the male species as your competitor. Intelligent men realize these things and as a result are not looking for commitment whith western women. This is a well known fact... all you have to do is do a little research.
Wine and cry about commitment...there is always another episode of horse faced, girrafe necked women to watch on Sex and the City!
You made your bed.... now lay in it :)
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| Can you date a political opposite?
Posted: 7/27/2008 4:27:37 AM |
Besides, what guy in their right mind would date a Nancy Pelosi over Ann Coulter?????
Ann Coulter looks like she'd castrate you while you are sleeping.
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