How to have better political conversations

[Matata]

https://www.ted.com/talks/robb_willer_how_to_have_better_political_conversations/transcript?language=en

 

[Dancing Fire]

Only talk to liberals..

 

[monarch64]

Very simple concept. Know your audience. Moral reframing=sales technique.

The hard part about this is that we as humans tend to expect reciprocity. Therefore, if I take the time to think about and present my argument to someone using terms and examples that appeal to their morals, I expect the same in return and am disappointed and feel unheard when I (typically) do not receive it. So ideally, both sides would reciprocate. Ummmm...I don't see that happening. Sorry, my optimism is running on E this week.

 

[ruby59]

Stop using disparaging words.

Stop trying to flame the other side with phrases like - P and Grab.

Stop referring to the President as a Cheeto and the T word used in the other thread. You just come off as childish.

And yes, know your audience by presenting your post without belittling other posters.

And stop posting pictures implying that those who voted for Trump are brain dead. People obviously had their reasons for doing so. So do not make light of them.

 

[Matata]

Very simple concept. Know your audience. Moral reframing=sales technique.

The hard part about this is that we as humans tend to expect reciprocity. Therefore, if I take the time to think about and present my argument to someone using terms and examples that appeal to their morals, I expect the same in return and am disappointed and feel unheard when I (typically) do not receive it. So ideally, both sides would reciprocate. Ummmm...I don't see that happening. Sorry, my optimism is running on E this week.

Couldn't find any images with just red wine but you get the idea.

 

[OreoRosies86]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

 

[kenny]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

 

[ruby59]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

And comments like this is not one way to do so.

 

[OreoRosies86]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

That. Is. Great.

Thanks for not sugarcoating, Kenny!

 

[ruby59]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

That. Is. Great.

Thanks for not sugarcoating, Kenny!

You cannot even show respect for a fellow poster who is trying to start a serious dialog on here as to how we can better communicate with each other on political threads.

 

[Matata]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

Please don't self mutilate. You're going to need your frontal lobes when this is all over. I'm gonna grab my favorite t-shirt, grab my favorite libation and chillax.

Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride
Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no
I got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I got to keep on movin'



https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pussycat

 

[OreoRosies86]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

 

[Matata]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

 

[ruby59]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way![/quote]

You mean your way.

Those with dissenting opinions need not come.

Can't you see that type of exclusionism is exactly what you are trying to fight against?

 

[katharath]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

 

[OreoRosies86]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

 

[Matata]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

Kath...Oregon too. I modified MObamas quote during the campaign to fit the culture here:
"When they go low; We get high!"

 

[OreoRosies86]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

It's legal here to smoke and buy but not to sell (bummer dude)!

*Adds sweet cheebah to list of things that will help people have groovy political talks*

 

[katharath]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

Kath...Oregon too. I modified MObamas quote during the campaign to fit the culture here:
"When they go low; We get high!"

Okay, I LOL'd. A LOT.

 

[ruby59]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

Kath...Oregon too. I modified MObamas quote during the campaign to fit the culture here:
"When they go low; We get high!"

I thought you were trying to have a serious conversation on how we can better learn to communicate with each other.

You call the responses on here - going high?

I call it as the same childish crap I see here from the same group on every other thread.

 

[katharath]

Party at my place? We can wear our finest cat lady shirts, crack open some bottles and talk politics the right way!

I'm heading to the airport right now.

Y'all need to fly out to Vegas. We have legal marijuana here now!!

It's legal here to smoke and buy but not to sell (bummer dude)!

*Adds sweet cheebah to list of things that will help people have groovy political talks*

Right now (here) it's still only technically for sale to people who have a medical marijuana license, but soon it will be just like Colorado (it's legal, but waiting on the shops to process paperwork to be able to sell, etc). You can legally possess an ounce here if you are 21 and it's legal to grow it. And honestly, it's actually VERY easy to get medical quality stuff now, even without a license...at least as far as I know...that's what people say, anyway...

I have to admit I was so proud of my state after the last election - went blue for the third time straight in a presidential election, AND passed this great new law!

 

[Dee*Jay]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

Please don't self mutilate. You're going to need your frontal lobes when this is all over. I'm gonna grab my favorite t-shirt, grab my favorite libation and chillax.

Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride
Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no
I got to keep on movin'
Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground
Oh no, I got to keep on movin'



https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pussycat

Picture of me wearing my brand new T-shirt! The CB got one too but I don't want to spoil the surprise so I'll have to wait until he gets home to model it himself!

 

[OreoRosies86]

OMG I want one!

 

[Calliecake]

I was going to suggest a lobotomy, but wine helps too.

This is too good not to share Kenny. Thank you!

 

[Matata]

Picture of me wearing my brand new T-shirt! The CB got one too but I don't want to spoil the surprise so I'll have to wait until he gets home to model it himself!

That wouldn't look the same on me. The tatas are too large, most of the words would migrate under my arms and the front would say "my dare"

 

[Calliecake]

DeeJay, Please do tell where you purchased this shirt! I want one so bad!!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Amazon baby!!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Pussy-T-Shirt-Black-Large/dp/B01MG29HN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485469238&sr=8-1&keywords=indica+plateau+grab+my+pussy

No hot pink though... disappointing!

The sizing runs weird -- I'm a 38C and I ordered an XL based on the reviews but honestly I could have gone down a size, especially if I follow the instructions and wash it in cold and don't dry it to death.

 

[Calliecake]

Amazon baby!!!

Thank you DeeJay!!! My husband just said I better by more than one. It will probably be the only Tee Shirt I ever wear out.

Matata, Are you sure you don't need one of these?

 

[Dee*Jay]

Picture of me wearing my brand new T-shirt! The CB got one too but I don't want to spoil the surprise so I'll have to wait until he gets home to model it himself!

That wouldn't look the same on me. The tatas are too large, most of the words would migrate under my arms and the front would say "my dare"

LOL!

I think you and I are about the same size (and if I recall correctly from when we were together I'm chunkier than you are) so you could probably at least get to "am my Pu... Dare Yo"!