Etiquette



DP Etiquette

First rule: Don't be a jackass.

Other rules: Do not attack or insult people you disagree with. Engage with facts, logic and beliefs. Out of respect for others, please provide some sources for the facts and truths you rely on if you are asked for that. If emotion is getting out of hand, get it back in hand. To limit dehumanizing people, don't call people or whole groups of people disrespectful names, e.g., stupid, dumb or liar. Insulting people is counterproductive to rational discussion. Insult makes people angry and defensive. All points of view are welcome, right, center, left and elsewhere. Just disagree, but don't be belligerent or reject inconvenient facts, truths or defensible reasoning.

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Decisions, decisions…

Are you a “one-issue above all” voter?  Many people are. For example:

  • The religious often vote strictly on the abortion issue.
  • Gun advocates often vote strictly on more lax gun laws. 
  • Health professionals often vote strictly on medical issues (prescription costs, universal healthcare, etc.). 
  • Gay people often vote strictly on more sexual equality rights.
  • PeTA members often vote strictly for the candidate who promotes animal rights.
  • Etc.

So…

  1. What are your political issues? 
  2. Does one issue trump all others? 
  3. How do you reconcile your vote if your potential candidate has some views that match yours, and others that do not?  What factor is the “clincher/decider” for you to give them your vote?

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