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girldetective · 04-19-2008, 02:45 PM

>>Are political leanings imprinted in your genes?<<
I would think not.

>>The point is that certain genes shape personality traits, and these are linked to political opinion.<<
Coupled with nurture, I believe this might be true if one looks at IQ level. I often think it comes back to education and awareness - how much one can learn, the opportunity to learn, the ability to learn, and an interest in learning.

>>If there's one thing I've noticed over time, it's that discussions here often lead to both sides being frustrated at the sheer obtuseness of the other.<<
Are you sure this was said in the way you wanted to say it?! There are so many reasons for discussion of various topics rather than just for argument. I dont believe I have ever felt frustrated reading various posts on this forum - perhaps disbelief or surprise, or humor at someone else's opinion, folly, or obstinence (and sometimes my own!) but not frustration. Of course the very least that one gets from any discussion is education of the way that another person thinks, if nothing else. I am personally not here to change someone's opinion. No, Im here to hear others' opinions and state my own and learn something in the process.

>>So isn't it a waste of time to attempt to convince the other person that you're right, regardless of what "side" you're arguing for?<<
Oh I would say no, especially not if you look with a world view..or if that other person shares his pizza with you.

04-19-2008, 02:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
girldetective sufferable	>>Are political leanings imprinted in your genes?<< I would think not. >>The point is that certain genes shape personality traits, and these are linked to political opinion.<< Coupled with nurture, I believe this might be true if one looks at IQ level. I often think it comes back to education and awareness - how much one can learn, the opportunity to learn, the ability to learn, and an interest in learning. >>If there's one thing I've noticed over time, it's that discussions here often lead to both sides being frustrated at the sheer obtuseness of the other.<< Are you sure this was said in the way you wanted to say it?! There are so many reasons for discussion of various topics rather than just for argument. I dont believe I have ever felt frustrated reading various posts on this forum - perhaps disbelief or surprise, or humor at someone else's opinion, folly, or obstinence (and sometimes my own!) but not frustration. Of course the very least that one gets from any discussion is education of the way that another person thinks, if nothing else. I am personally not here to change someone's opinion. No, Im here to hear others' opinions and state my own and learn something in the process. >>So isn't it a waste of time to attempt to convince the other person that you're right, regardless of what "side" you're arguing for?<< Oh I would say no, especially not if you look with a world view..or if that other person shares his pizza with you. __________________ As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...be cheerful; strive for happiness - Desiderata Last edited by girldetective; 04-19-2008 at 02:48 PM..