MrCastle Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I don't lie on one side or the other. I'm open minded. Open minded meaning what? Politically? So you have no opinions on gay marriage, abortion, war, or other hot button issues? You could date someone who thinks gays are evil and an abomination the same way you can date someone who thinks we're all human beings with equal rights?
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Open minded meaning what? Politically? So you have no opinions on gay marriage, abortion, war, or other hot button issues? You could date someone who thinks gays are evil and an abomination the same way you can date someone who thinks we're all human beings with equal rights? I don't think I'd date a hater regardless of what he's hating on. I'm not quite sure how that fits into the political arena though.
MrCastle Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I don't think I'd date a hater regardless of what he's hating on. I'm not quite sure how that fits into the political arena though. Lol, because a considerable percentage of conservative tea partiers are anti-gay. That's how it fits.
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Open minded meaning what? Politically? So you have no opinions on gay marriage, abortion, war, or other hot button issues? People on opposite sides of the political spectrum can agree on those issues though.
Author Eternal Sunshine Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 People on opposite sides of the political spectrum can agree on those issues though. In majority of cases they don't. 1
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 In majority of cases they don't. Maybe. You never know unless you ask. Take me for example. I'm probably considered "right wing" by some definitions. But I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, and anti-war.
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 So what happens if you have many good gay friends and your partner is vocally anti gay marriage? To be honest I don't think gay people should get married with a ceremony and all because I believe it takes away from the sanctity of marriage. Thanks for making me think about something I never gave much thought to...again! I told you this was a good topic.
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Lol, because a considerable percentage of conservative tea partiers are anti-gay. That's how it fits. I'm not anti gay. I just don't think they should get married.
SJC2008 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 But I have found, particularly when using a more conservative site such as Eharmony, that not disclosing early led to disappointment and even anger when I DID disclose. I had much rather someone close me out early than meet, go on a few dates, start to develop some affection, then go 'Wait - what? You voted for WHO?" I have been accused of being deliberately misleading, because I knew 'no one in their right mind' would date me if I told the truth. So I put it out there in my profile, and let them make the decision. Yeah those people are way too much into it IMO. I repect peoples political opinions and would never act like in your example. You don't have to like Obama, but why would you call him a communist? He's such a commie he renewed the bush tax cuts! Here's why I don't get to heavy with which party you side with. For starters, they're all ownex by lobbyists and funnel money to their business partners. And finally, regarless of what party is in power their goal is to keep the American military machine going, which will ultimately bankrupt and sink us. Rant over lol.
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Maybe. You never know unless you ask. Take me for example. I'm probably considered "right wing" by some definitions. But I'm pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, and anti-war. But are you very passionate about any of those things?
Author Eternal Sunshine Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 I'm not anti gay. I just don't think they should get married. ha ha ha. So you are basically contradicting yourself. 1
MrCastle Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I'm not anti gay. I just don't think they should get married. Haha. Well, alright.
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 ha ha ha. So you are basically contradicting yourself. How so? Homosexual marriages don't take place in the Catholic church and I do think a marriage should be sacred. That's not a political view though...that's a religious one.
fortyninethousand322 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 But are you very passionate about any of those things? They are all an important part of my political philosophy, yes.
Author Eternal Sunshine Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 Someone who is completely apathetic to the world around him is a turn off too.
amaysngrace Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Someone who is completely apathetic to the world around him is a turn off too. Then don't date someone who's chill. Be with the guy you can argue with over things that won't make or break your life whatsoever.
Identity Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 What about Omaha as the worst city in the US? Everyone's name is Mike.
Identity Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Someone posted this before I edited my post: Different views are fine. Opposing views are not. Opposing views suggest a completely different outlook on life. Beliefs and values have a certain a-rational character: they seem to be self-evidently true. 1
RiverRunning Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 As far as religion/politics/etc. go, I could never be with anyone who's that hardcore into it (I've found that the more into something a person is...the less they are inflexible about it). Apathetic right-winger, left-winger? Sure. Anymore than that, no.
boaaaar Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 1) I don't care about political views as long as they doesn't reach stuff like super serious communist or "let's go wipe -insert social/ethnic group- from the planet". 2) I don't want to hear about her political views anyway but it doesn't become a major problem unless I get to hear them 24/7.
Emilia Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Different views are fine. Opposing views are not. Opposing views suggest a completely different outlook on life. Beliefs and values have a certain a-rational character: they seem to be self-evidently true. Yeah pretty much. I'm Centre Right largely but have some more liberal tendencies over certain issues (like the belief in keeping free health care in the UK). I couldn't date extremists (far right or left) nor over-the-top idealists who are too scared of offending anyone. Any rational and thought-out view I will respect especially if it's a controversial one.
pink_sugar Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Well, we definitely would need to share the same views on women's rights for obvious reasons. There is no way I would date a guy who doesn't feel a woman has the right to choose or should only stay at home. Not only for political reasons, but I wouldn't date a conservative guy for other reasons as well.
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