Tuesday, March 19, 2013
What Did You Say You Wanted To Hear?
I have been amazed in the growing number of politicians that have been changing their minds on things like gay marriage and citizenship for illegal immigrants. You don't have to be that cynical to realize that they are saying what they need to say to get a few more votes. It has little to do with what they actually believe and everything to do with what they think people want to hear. I don't blame them, in politics and selling cars you take the easiest path to close the deal. What will a little dishonesty hurt?
The problem is us. Because we actively seek out information to validate our biases we are easily manipulated. We don't question people who tell us what we want to hear, even when they have their hands out asking for something as they do it.
The best life is an honest life where we evaluate life as it is, make good decisions and seek honest answers. Seeking intellectual validation from people who are asking for something is like seeking love from a prostitute. You might be stimulated for a minute but you always lose more than you gain.
YOU live the life you choose.
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Wow, I learned this last week in my Comp class...learn to be a critical thinker... don't accept something someone said, just because they said it...learn to question and research to find your own answer #loveit
Politicians have been doing this since the Roman Empire. I learned a long time ago to be cynical (politically). People from both parties have suddenly "switched sides" on both of these issues.
I have no problem with people "growing" on certain issues. I certainly don't feel or believe exactly how I did 30 years ago on certain issues. I can't help but feel "OK what do they really want?" every time anyone from both parties speak.
You are so right, Scott. We need to have a healthy dose of skepticism when evaluating what politicians say.
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