How many times have you seen a liberal and a conservative talk at each other without actually understanding each other?
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How many times have you seen a liberal and a conservative talk at each other without actually understanding each other?
Is it possible that the worldviews that drive liberalism and conservatism have diverged so much that people on each side cannot have a meaningful conversation about moral, ethical and policy issues where they actually understand each other and can find points of agreement?
The evidence in public discourse suggests that it is not possible anymore.
James Francisco
Mesa, Ariz.
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It may be best to start with the assumption that we're not going to agree, but the other person is a decent human being anyway.
I have heard comments about this election being a choice between a European social welfare state and a small limited government. Personally I think that's nonsense. Federal spending under Obama is currently running at about 23% of GDP. Romney More..
If all the moderate voices of America spoke, we would surely drown out those loud mouthed minority extremists.