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pipi_k

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2. One point to remember...

Reply to Nwgirl503 (Original post)

Sun Dec 25, 2016, 03:09 PM

Dec 2016

is that unless it involves actual facts...like the sun rises in the east, sets in the west, etc....

IOW...if it's a matter of opinion, that person's opinion is as valid to him/her as yours is to you.

In which case, asking the person to explain or clarify could be less of a weapon than you might think, and might even be a means to understanding another person's POV.

Understanding is always good, yes?

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Fun little tactic I like to employ when debating/arguing with an opposing viewpoint in person [View all] Nwgirl503 Dec 2016 OP

I Enjoy Asking Then Questions They Can't Answer OldYallow Dec 2016 #1

I got my husband's right wing nephew all worked up by just asking him questions kimbutgar Dec 2016 #3

One point to remember... pipi_k Dec 2016 #2

I should have clarified that Nwgirl503 Dec 2016 #5

The article is so true!!!! Conservatives have an illusion of understanding uponit7771 Dec 2016 #4

Right wingers always deflect treestar Dec 2016 #6

When did he play golf... Nwgirl503 Dec 2016 #7