What do you think of this statement? - Democratic Underground

Mass_Liberal

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:21 PM
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What do you think of this statement?

"You should not be allowed to have an opinon if you cannot explain it."

Discuss. I'm gettin fehklempt. Tawk amongnst yaselves.

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Intelsucks

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:23 PM
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1. Some things are so fundamental, that they don't need splainin'

:shrug:

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:25 PM
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2. Is it really an opinion if you can explain it?

I'd also like an explanation of your question while we're at it.

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Mass_Liberal

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:27 PM
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3. hell

I don't know....I feel woozy.

Interpret the question your own way. Because you should as a thinking human being be able to interpret this relatively simple question.

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:33 PM
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6. Who said I was a thinking human being?

the evidence is inconclusive.
Further inspections are needed.

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Avalux

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:28 PM
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4. hmmmm

explain it how? Objectively, with facts to back it up? I can say "I don't like your hair" - purely subjective, can't prove it, my opinion.
Is this a trick question?? I'm confused. :crazy:

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KCDem

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Thu Feb-19-04 03:30 PM
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5. I somewhat disagree.

I think there are certain things out there that are hard to explain; or else, possibly, we could explain them, but not in a way that would make sense to others. For example, religious beliefs. Many people have faith in God/Buddha/whomever but can't really explain why. Faith is faith, and it's inexplicable.

Of course, if you can explain why you have your opinion, that gives you a strong edge in any argument over Rushbots. One of my good friends doesn't like Democrats because of Clinton's penis. Hm, arguments with her are just tooooo easy! :eyes:

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