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Originally Posted by Manx
I can repeat myself for you: I am flexible, all you need to do is convince me that I am wrong. I am not flexible in the sense that I will accept anything you have to say if I do not think it is right. Why should I? What is there to gain in a discussion by agreeing to something I know is wrong?
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First, you make this sound like convincing you of something is an easy task--I would argue that it isn't possible.
Example: Flat tax
Your core belief is that the rich don't pay enough in taxes. Nothing on this planet will convince you to change this opinion.
I don't see you as flexible at all. I don't see you as a person willing to consider another person's viewpoints.
You can agree/disagree with my take on you, but it really doesn't matter as that is the impression of you, left on me, by you.
I have a question for you: Why is this such a big deal for you? Nobody is forcing you to do anything here, so why all the contention?
If this is a form of discussion that some people mutually agree to participate in, what gives you the right to say we are wrong? Why go through this brain damage if it bothers you so much. What gives you the right to judge how we view this exchange? I don't remember ever seeing rules for how a discussion must progress, so why should we think that your way is the only way?
It's not like this is the only game in town.