Sometimes, there can be no middle ground between two groups. I personally like to avoid the subject of politics and not get into heated arguments. When I hear someone's opinion, I listen to them but do not agree with them right away nor do I subjugate my opinion to them.
Sometimes, silence is the best tool to use.
As the year 2020 approaches, I grow more excited with the prospect of what kind of future our nation will have. These last three years have made me more involved and interested in politics compared to the other presidents that were in office.
What has made me most intrigued was how people formed their opinions based on their backgrounds, occupation, family, race and religion.
Everyone has a role to play in a society, even the lowest of the low.
Trying to prove which side is more correct, just and successful will not sway the emotions of the opposing party. Someone else's experience cannot project and force another person to change. I have faced these types of situations, and I have developed a pet peeve towards people really knowing their sources and researching their information.
Social media has been one of those annoying pet peeves; people may use this platform to project their opinions but are they really right?
Do they REALLY know what really is going on and what will benefit everyone?
Hell no.
Really, people care about themselves. Yes, it's true, they don't care about your opinion.
If I'm being perfectly honest, I can be an airhead and will need someone to repeat their opinion because I wasn't listening the first time around. Caring about one's own well being is a selfish thing, but it's also what makes us human. People's emotions also play a huge role.
There is nothing wrong with being compassionate about what someone believes in and supports, especially in a positive way.
However, it is when someone projects their frustration, anger and heated opinion onto someone else that outright disagrees with them. Emotions should not be out of hand and not treated lightly in the political world.
Being calm, attentive and silent can be powerful tools.
I will admit, I have a hard time curbing my emotions when something outrageous is happening or being projected. During those times I take my time and think really hard about what I should say before speaking. Forget the awkward silence, just take all the time you need to form a just and calm response.
Bottom line is: do the research, don't hastily agree with someone else's opinion, listen before speaking and keep an open mind. At the end of the day, obsessing about politics can be toxic. So, every once in a while, sit back and enjoy the view.
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