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> ...diversify your political isn't silly at all. It is, as most political differences are rooted in mutually exclusive ideas. If you are advocating for simpl
by woodman 9y ago
> ...diversify your political isn't silly at all.
It is, as most political differences are rooted in mutually exclusive ideas. If you are advocating for simply being open to considering alternative positions and measuring them against your own present position - then I agree with you, that is nice. But I would describe that as "diversify your politics", I'd describe that as being intellectually honest.
- vkou 9y agoOne way to diversify your politics is to get in bed with multiple mutually exclusive political parties. That way, no matter who wins, you'll have friends in high places.
- ringaroundthetx 9y ago> It is, as most political differences are rooted in mutually exclusive ideas. The reason I disagree is because I get to be exposed to these mutually exclusive interpretations in several different countries. My lack of indoctrination and context gives me an additional perspective based on the present, which primarily reveals an inefficiency that gives me an advantage. For example, the first mutually exclusive topic that came to mind was ..... some extremely polarizing human rights topic you feel passionately about? I bank on you spending all of your energy on that while I try to get a say in the 900 other things lawmakers - or the agencies they delegated authority to - actually do.