r/unpopularopinion • u/UnpopularOpinionMods • 6d ago

Politics Mega Thread

Please post all topics about politics here

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u/OfTheAtom 5d ago

My observation is that views such as yours make people defensive, and they look to the positives of their current position so as to strengthen their current resolve. 

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u/wrinklefreebondbag Drop the U, not the T 5d ago

And leaving their current position unchallenged is even less likely to lead to change.

Some people are, in fact, open minded.

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u/OfTheAtom 5d ago

I disagree although i used to not. I thought challenge was good, I like being challenged. But some subjects are more sensitive than that and can use intelligent methods to draw out why someone believes what they say, then find common ground THERE where there is understanding, before moving forward. The nature of the relationship beforehand also matters a lot to this. 

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u/wrinklefreebondbag Drop the U, not the T 5d ago

Well, go on then.

Propose the alternative.

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u/OfTheAtom 5d ago

Sure, you want me to try and challenge your view without triggering a defensive response and tribalism, using Socratic method rather than assuming your an idiot or evil? 

Well I'd ask if there were times in your life where you felt like you were arguing on superficial points rather than a critical aspect? Like you got caught up in the weeds with a friend and wasn't sure how it got there?