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struggle4progress

(118,237 posts)
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:21 PM Jun 2014

What is your attitude towards people who disagree with you?


4 votes, 2 passes | Time left: Unlimited
Deluded illogical moronic shizzheads have constitutional rights, too
1 (25%)
Never ever disagree with anybody
0 (0%)
Civilized argument is as lovely as a hot cup of tea on a cold rainy day
1 (25%)
In my experience, they're almost always paid government propagandists
0 (0%)
I just have my good NSA buddies send a few phone transcripts to the dimwit's family and associates
1 (25%)
When I need somebody to agree with me, I'll talk to myself
0 (0%)
Mebbe summa my cousin's pals pay a visit and chat about avoiding unfortunate accidents
0 (0%)
My logic's so brilliant, everybody actually agrees with me even when they pretend they don't
1 (25%)
A good brawl helps me find enemies worthy of my vast untapped wells of rage
0 (0%)
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What is your attitude towards people who disagree with you? (Original Post) struggle4progress Jun 2014 OP
Disagree with me about what? The best burrito in SF? Climate change? How climate change genwah Jun 2014 #1
I agree with you. johnp3907 Jun 2014 #3
Y'know, I've never had a bad vegan burrito in the City. More and more places have vegan refried bean genwah Jun 2014 #22
Pancho Villa. And I will fight to the death defending that choice. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #11
I'm not going to fight, but Taqueria Cancun has better beans. I will say that genwah Jun 2014 #15
I agree about science, and would add human rights. (nt) Heidi Jun 2014 #18
Obligatory 'Imma send mah family' vote. =) <n/t> Shandris Jun 2014 #2
I don't have an attitude. I just have large numbers of pizzas delivered to their house. pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #4
. struggle4progress Jun 2014 #6
Honestly, it depends Savannahmann Jun 2014 #5
I really should just copy paste laundry_queen Jun 2014 #13
+ 1 Sums me up. I'd hope it would sum most of us up. nt raouldukelives Jun 2014 #21
Having everyone agree with me is good "in some respects" Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #7
Other TlalocW Jun 2014 #8
I like the first and last sharp_stick Jun 2014 #9
Ya know... I listen and I try to be polite in my response when Skidmore Jun 2014 #10
It's a madhouse! A madhouse! randome Jun 2014 #12
Disagree? I'm never wrong! Initech Jun 2014 #14
Without having actually having read any responses, this is one of the most moronuc threads Jenoch Jun 2014 #16
My name says it all. n/t Contrary1 Jun 2014 #17
A lot of it is based on perspective IronLionZion Jun 2014 #19
That depends on how they do it. nt bemildred Jun 2014 #20

genwah

(574 posts)
1. Disagree with me about what? The best burrito in SF? Climate change? How climate change
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:31 PM
Jun 2014

will affect the price of burritos in SF? (It's not pretty, even vegan burritos are going to cost more...)

I really have a point, because you're asking a good question. My point is that your question is too general and if you have a point to make, you should make it. Science is science, the scientific method can be applied to a whole lot of disagreements, and anyone who disagrees with, well math and science, I disagree with.

Burritos in SF? Big Universe, and everyone's opinion is equal, because burritos don't depend on math or science but on artistry, and everyone's opinion on artistry is valid.

johnp3907

(3,730 posts)
3. I agree with you.
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:37 PM
Jun 2014

Does that make me a bad person?

Also, where do you get the best vegan (or vegetarian) burritos in SF?

genwah

(574 posts)
22. Y'know, I've never had a bad vegan burrito in the City. More and more places have vegan refried bean
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 08:28 PM
Jun 2014

and I usually like whole beans more anyway. There are two things I can suggest, the first is be a regular. Find a place that has one, pre-made ingredient that you like more than others and keep going there. My ingredient to use as a benchmark is guacamole. A place that takes care of their guac, so that it's consistently one that you like is a keeper.

My second tip for vegans is, once you are recognized as being a regular, is have them "overcook" your tortilla. It's a funny thing, but on a vegetarian/vegan burrito, having the tortilla cooked on the griddle on BOTH SIDES makes enough of a difference to matter. I'm not saying your tortilla should come off the grill as stiff as lavosh, but really cooked. I don't know why it matters, I'm an omnivore, and I notice that I don't notice in a meat-ish or even a vegetarian (cheese, sour cream) burrito, it really makes a difference when going vegan.

Good grief, now I'm hungry.

genwah

(574 posts)
15. I'm not going to fight, but Taqueria Cancun has better beans. I will say that
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 02:27 AM
Jun 2014

in the non-vegetarian/vegan territory has better chile verde.

 

Savannahmann

(3,891 posts)
5. Honestly, it depends
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:42 PM
Jun 2014

I respect reasoned arguments even if I don't agree with the conclusion. I posted elsewhere that if I do change my opinions, it is because the reasoned argument caused me to go back and look at my core beliefs in a new light.

I respect people with first hand knowledge. I respect people with differing points of views so long as they have some reason to believe the way they do, some solid factual or scientifically based position.

I do not respect people who seek to argue just to argue. I don't like people who won't address one thing you say, and instead try and either twist a partial phrase, or throw strawman arguments at you. I have no respect what so ever for someone who has no evidence to support their positions. I have nothing but disdain for people who when confronted with evidence from a variety of sources cling to their wrong headed beliefs. These people are little more than flat earth types. They give morons a bad name. They are worthy of nothing more than the aforementioned disdain.

If you have a reason to state what you state. Then I respect your opinion even if it is different from my own. You'll find I respect you far more if you can explain what you believe, and why.

Uncle Joe

(58,300 posts)
7. Having everyone agree with me is good "in some respects"
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 07:46 PM
Jun 2014

(now I feel like Sarah Palin for using that phrase) but at times it can be boring.

I enjoy a good civil debate in the hopes of influencing the other person and/or growing/learning from the exchange as well.

I don't care for arguing just for argument sake.

Thanks for the thread, struggle4progress.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
9. I like the first and last
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 09:10 PM
Jun 2014

so I'll have to pass. I'll heap vitriol on your post later, I'm kinda sleepy right now.

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
10. Ya know... I listen and I try to be polite in my response when
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 09:24 PM
Jun 2014

I don't agree. I try to be respectful. And, I expect the same of those who disagree with me.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
12. It's a madhouse! A madhouse!
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 10:36 PM
Jun 2014

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Stop looking for heroes. BE one.[/center][/font][hr]
 

Jenoch

(7,720 posts)
16. Without having actually having read any responses, this is one of the most moronuc threads
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 02:43 AM
Jun 2014

I have responded to on du.

IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
19. A lot of it is based on perspective
Tue Jun 3, 2014, 06:55 AM
Jun 2014

depending on how different folks look at the same issue. Then there is the general liberal tendency to always be rebellious without needing a reason. DUers love to argue. I get suspicious when too many come to a consensus too quickly without adequate discussion first.



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