Have you ever changed your mind about a political topic?

mcgruff10
mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,143
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Just wondering if you ever changed your mind about a political topic. It happened to me at the gym the other day. I was on the elliptical machine watching CNN with my headphones on. Then it happens, the footage about a Syrian solider (army maybe?) holding a baby and crying after yet another attack. I finally realized that we (the u.s.) have to help these people out somehow. I can't imagine living over there with my family with no way out because maybe, just maybe there might be a few bad apples amongst us. Now I'm not saying I'd bring millions of them to the u.s.a. but the United Nations, NATO or someone has to do a better job of helping these people out.
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,604
    I was anti death penalty for the longest time and now I'm pro.

    I go back and forth on trade.

    For years I understood the logic behind our support of Israel but their government's conduct became something I couldn't support.

    A few votes I've cast in certain elections I wish I had back.

    Sometimes I just don't know what the best answer is and can see merit on all sides.
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,143
    JimmyV said:

    I was anti death penalty for the longest time and now I'm pro.

    I go back and forth on trade.

    For years I understood the logic behind our support of Israel but their government's conduct became something I couldn't support.

    A few votes I've cast in certain elections I wish I had back.

    Sometimes I just don't know what the best answer is and can see merit on all sides.

    The death penalty is the one issue I can't decide on.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    Israel. Years ago when Bob Dylan sang about "Neighborhood Bully", using sarcasm to support Israel rather than condemn them as the song might be interpreted. I figured he must be right. I mean, it's Bob, right? Added to that, I had a friend who was a Jewish Israeli Nationalist who had me convinced Israel could do no wrong. I've since changed my mind on that issue. That doesn't mean I hate Israelis, but it does mean I am more critical of many of that countries actions with regard to Palestinians.
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  • BS44325
    BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    It happened to me on global warming. I used to think it was predominantly caused by man but then the science over time changed my mine.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Help them out? We are the cause of their pain and misery.
  • seanwon
    seanwon Posts: 622
    JimmyV said:

    I was anti death penalty for the longest time and now I'm pro.

    I'm the opposite, used to be pro, now I am against it. Seems like a weekly basis I read about someone who has been in prison for decades getting out due to DNA evidence exonerating them. Scary to think how many innocent people were put to death. Also, I've read it actually costs more money to put someone to death than to keep them in prison for life.

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  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    I used to be OK with Democrats and democratic thinking. Until this last six months. They are no different than Republicans and their dirty tricks, maneuvers and corruption.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    It's really the have and have nots. None of us have.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Who is that stubborn to never change their mind? Except some of those in the Clinton thread...hahaha, and maybe the Sanders thread as well, I'll leave Trump thread alone, he doesn't want to be president, just the role of shit disturber.
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    unsung said:

    Help them out? We are the cause of their pain and misery.

    Exactly, but the clintons will fix it...
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    unsung, I'm curious - what do you consider as "having"?

    lukin, your first line nails it. If no room for new ideas, different paths of thought and action, there's no growth. No willingness to consider another view or even take in, maybe accept, parts of that perspective. Without that we become stagnant.
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,618
    unsung said:

    It's really the have and have nots. None of us have.

    How would you describe someone who is a have? What qualifies them?
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    hedonist said:

    unsung, I'm curious - what do you consider as "having"?

    lukin, your first line nails it. If no room for new ideas, different paths of thought and action, there's no growth. No willingness to consider another view or even take in, maybe accept, parts of that perspective. Without that we become stagnant.

    I think you know the answer.

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  • InHiding80
    InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    Free said:

    I used to be OK with Democrats and democratic thinking. Until this last six months. They are no different than Republicans and their dirty tricks, maneuvers and corruption.

    Same here. I demexited 3 years ago for the Green Party before it was "cool" because of Obama flip flopping on Monsanto and that whole Edward Snowden controversy. Even wiser decision now with Killary going full Frank Underwood and bashing Bernie and Jill fans as basement dwellers.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
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    Well at least you aren't a deplorable. Personally from her it sounds like a badge of honor, but what do I know. As a non-participant I wonder what she thinks of me.
  • Godfather.
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    unsung said:

    Well at least you aren't a deplorable. Personally from her it sounds like a badge of honor, but what do I know. As a non-participant I wonder what she thinks of me.

    only a potential vote, after that...the same as anybody else, nothing," what dose it mater anyway"

    Godfather.

  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,759
    Yes, I've changed my mind about a lot of things over the years.
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  • SmallestOceans
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    If Trump becomes president I will rethink the entire system, but that's just not going to happen. Everything is in line for the powers that be.
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  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Yes, after Sandy hook I realized that there is absolutely no reason why anyone needs to own an assault rifle designed to kill a large amount of people in very little time.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Degeneratefk said:

    Yes, after Sandy hook I realized that there is absolutely no reason why anyone needs to own an assault rifle designed to kill a large amount of people in very little time.

    Same here, the Orlando spree cemented it even more.
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