But I would say any type of calm discussion is on its way out, not just politics. I see so many people constantly being triggered/offended that I don’t think they can have any discussion without instantly switching into aggressive mode. Even the colors one chose to wear is enough to start a dispute.
I stopped having calm discussions about politics when feelings became more important than facts, it was around Brexit I think. I have a very well rehearsed final line for political discussions:
“You have told me how you feel, and I have told you the facts of the situation. You now have a choice, you can accept the facts and change your feelings, or you can reject the facts and be an asshole.”
Calm discussions regarding politics
+1 to this.
But I would say any type of calm discussion is on its way out, not just politics. I see so many people constantly being triggered/offended that I don’t think they can have any discussion without instantly switching into aggressive mode. Even the colors one chose to wear is enough to start a dispute.
How dare you say such a thing!
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I stopped having calm discussions about politics when feelings became more important than facts, it was around Brexit I think. I have a very well rehearsed final line for political discussions:
“You have told me how you feel, and I have told you the facts of the situation. You now have a choice, you can accept the facts and change your feelings, or you can reject the facts and be an asshole.”