I need to re-think whether it's a good idea to get involved in political arguments

To some extent, I see it as civic duty to try to persuade others to my beliefs, and to engage in discussions.

On the other hand, political arguments make me unhappy. I usually end up arguing with people I like, and I don't like arguing with people I like.

Maybe I should stick to donating to causes I support, occasionally speaking my mind, but otherwise keeping my mouth shut.

I will be very glad when this election is over. I hope Obama wins, of course, but I'll be glad when it's over. (Although I fear this'll be like 2000, and it'll just drag on and on and on forever.)

Comments

[wretch]

Even your so-called opt-out of political discussion reveals an appalling lack of political naivete and a crypto-anarcho-socialist streak. "Liking people" is a leftist construct, code for raising taxes and putting up border fences. JOE THE PLUMBER FOR PRESIDENT, you commie fundamentalist numismatist.

[Mitch Wagner]

Hey, watch who you're calling a "numismatist," there, bub.

[Adam]

Not only are you a numismatist, you also pal around with philatalists.