jjiimmyyt 0 #1 May 18, 2008 Well? "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #2 May 18, 2008 Depends on the person, really. If they're respectful then I usually like 'em. If they send me messages calling me names and insulting my intelligence....like saying I'm insane and unable to understand long words (while misspelling simple words like "politer")...then I probably don't have any use for that person. Umm....what was your point???? linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #3 May 18, 2008 Huh? I'm not sure I know what you mean. Do I care when people disagree with me about a political viewpoint? Or do I care about them as a person even though they have a differing political viewpoint?www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #4 May 18, 2008 I find that in almost all discussion, both parties are not listening to the opposing party. Merely waiting for their opportunity to speak and to inform the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #5 May 18, 2008 Do i let them get to me.....no.... Most of my friends argue all the time about pretty much anything...... Just banter.......then have a laugh.... It just wouldnt feel right if someone ALWAYS agreed with what you said....How boring would that be!!! .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 May 18, 2008 Quote Well? It depends on the person, as a human being i care about them in general. But do i care about them on a deeper level would depend on whether they and I are friends in any way. Do i care that they have a differing opinion to mine again, it depends, mostly on the outcome of their opinion compared to mine. If it's on politics or religion then no i dont give two rats arses . If it's about the way that i or they deal with the kids i work with then HELL YESYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 May 18, 2008 ...... Bear repeating.... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 May 18, 2008 Quote ...... Bear repeating.... That's FUCKIN FUNNYYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #9 May 18, 2008 Absolutely. Probably more so than those who agree with me. It's why my best friends are pinkos. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #10 May 18, 2008 Yes, care about them as human beings. And yes, care about them as the source of arguments that can either refine mine, force me to rethink mine (perhaps altering or further strengthening mine), or make me aware of a different perspective that I had not considered (either to rethink or further develop a new piece of my argument). On Friday I had the opportunity to speak with personally & listen to Wesley Fox. While all of his stories were compelling, it was his words on leadership that most resonated with me. He didn't say anything about being right or wrong or the quickest or smartest or strongest. He emphasized that the role models for leadership for him and the ones that he emulated were those who demonstrated that they cared about him. (He even briefly noted that it was the "L-word, although no one in the Corps used the word 'love'.") VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #11 May 18, 2008 It depends on the "Others" "Real" friends - people that I have an emotional commitment to. They have their opinions that influence their decisions. I have mine. I have no problems being with people of differing opinions. But I always care about my friends and will try to help them be happy. "Internet friends" - people that I have met only through online correspondence and have felt no level of connection.... I don't wish them harm. But "care"? I don't really know them as a "person" - so it's hard to say I "care." It depends on how it is "opposed" It depends on the ability of the other person to debate maturely and rationally. If valid arguments are made and proof is referenced, I have one opinion but can respect the thoughts of the other. If someone tells me that I am a "seppo American" even though he may have never met me.... I think it's poor communication and an ignorant conclusion on his part. And it depends on "My viewpoint" - It depends on my level of commitment to that viewpoint (it my personal freedoms and rights vs. which color is prettiest) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #12 May 18, 2008 I find that most people are coming around to my viewpoint, and I feel sorry for the misinformed people who disagree ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #13 May 18, 2008 Of course I care. I can learn from them. Without having your opinions challenged, you never think critically about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #14 May 18, 2008 I just think it's interesting that you posted this within minutes of annihilating someone in a pm with whose viewpoint you disagree.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #15 May 18, 2008 my 'viewpoints" are usually in some form of transition, as i learn more about a subject, or as i listen to other points of view, in an accepting and rational manner... i learned a while ago, that NO one is right about everything. and often two seemingly opposite points of view, can each have valid justifications to support their positions...but i will respect the rights of others to have views which are opposing to mine...very little in the world is simply black or white... this or that. I generally "care" enough about people to allow "to each his own"...but that does not mean that i would blindly accept or endorse all positions... and my 'caring' does not extend to the point of changing my feelings on certain subjects, simply to accomodate those with whom I may be discussing a subject... Life would be pretty boring for me, not to mention 'wishy-washy', if i was not true to my own convictions... but stubborness, especially stubborness borne of ignorance is very unflattering, and "sticking to your guns" doesn't work, when you are shooting yourself, in the foot. ... so, in general i can care for others without necessarily caring for what they say, or how they say it,,,,, or where they stand on any given subject...... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #16 May 19, 2008 I have many friends who oppose my political viewpoints. Only one facet fo the person...and a complex one at that. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 May 19, 2008 I do not have to agree with someone to like them. I do care about nearly everyone, unless they have given me reason to write them off. I wish no harm to anyone, regardless of their actions, unless their actions truly deserve to be rewarded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #18 May 19, 2008 Quote ...... Bear repeating.... ...brilliant!.....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #19 May 20, 2008 QuoteWell? Yes. You have to hate the sin but love the sinner. One of my best friends is actually a Republican. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
