I wouldn't want to date someone who was strongly politically partisan. It would mean that they are 1) uninformed, 2) brainwashed, 3) closed minded, 4) angry, and 5) intolerant.
I have no problem with mild affinity for one party or another, or with strong opinions on certain issues, as long as a person is capable of discussing them rationally and respectfully. I actually appreciate differing opinions.
yes thank you
Used to be they made a first date exciting, sometimes... Very much agree with you.
It depends on how and why they disagree. I wouldn't date MTG or Ms. Boebert or someone who thinks like them. But I also wouldn't date Maxine Waters even if she was 50 years younger. Political differences, sure. Irrational fanaticism, no.
Political differences, sure. Irrational fanaticism, no
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Yes, assuming she isn't extreme in her views, isn't constantly talking about politics, isn't intolerant of differing opinions, doesn't work in politics and isn't an activist. Now, if she is anti-Semitic, no way.
My SO and I often disagree on politics. We agree sometimes, disagree others.
I guess it'd depend on how radical you are politically and what we disagreed on and to what extent, how tolerant they were.
And people are different even if we agree on mostly the same stuff there will still be things we disagree on. But there are some lines I won't cross and won't be with someone based on their opinion of certain topics. But at the same time we do have to keep in mind people are not alike even people with the same political beliefs believe those beliefs differently or have a different outlooks on the same things thus may not necessarily agree.
I know and converse with people with different political beliefs sometimes we agree on things and sometimes we don't though I do always enjoy the conversations, sometimes I learn something I didn't know, or it gives me an excuse to research what they said to make sure that it was actually correct, that they weren't making it up etc.
I don't shun them though, your beliefs should be challenged because if you can't defend your own beliefs much less political ones was there really much merit to those ideals in the first place? Where they really that great or just to begin with? So having different opinions on things isn't necessarily a bad thing if your actually able to defend your own views and care about actual deep intellectual discussions and not the rampant tantrums we usually see.
But with the political sphere the way it is some people are pretty intolerant and thus even saying you are this or that can basically get you ostracized or even verbally and physically attacked in some cases.
I'm a conservatives I have old fashioned values, morals and beliefs, I believe in the constitution, the amendments and the like. But I'm more then happy to converse with people on the other side of the aisle or anyone really assuming they can actually have a intellectual discussion and just well scream. But the same can't be said for some people on the opposite end of the spectrum. Though that goes for both sides sadly.
So like I said it really depends on a lot of things.
Youāre not going to like my answer but thatās ok because you donāt know enough and ignorance is bliss. Iām not trying to bash anyone here for beliefs. You can have your own beliefs about whatever you want. I myself wouldnāt date someone who falls for the tricks of the Republican Partyās bullshit rhetoric. That itself is just blatant idiocracy. In my opinion itās not something that someone who is educated enough in life should fall for. If you have problems with the Democratic Party thatās fine, because I do too. But to be a person who supports this new age Republican Party is insane.
(A little side note for those of you who are behind, Democratic Party is pretty much a combined beliefs system of the old Republican beliefs and the democratic beliefs. The new Republican Party is basically the Christian Taliban extremism party.)
Iām sure so many idiots will be triggered by this statement and thatās ok, I wonāt waste my time explaining anything to you because if youāre still on the trump bandwagon then youāre too far gone to even comprehend whatās going on.
If you agree with my opinions at least sort of, shoot me a follow and we can be friends haha 😂
LOL the Dems are woke and are now against free speech. New age dems is what you should be against.
There is a certian addiction to wishful/hypothetical thinking I have found to be correlated to republicans. Whereas democrats seem to have a dependence on wishful thinking but would cheerfully abandon it if given a viable out. If she is a republican who isn't hooked on wishful thinking then I don't see a problem with a relationship but I would be a little baffled over how she can be a republican with any kind of resolve if she necessarily can't take any of the far right narratives seriously.
Well there are far right and far left people and I think the "far" are the ones who have no tolerance for one another.
Yeah, there is a bit of a horse shoe going on but I would say these days if you come across a republican they are more likely to be supportive of far right candidates like Trump or DeSantis than more centrist ones like Romney, whereas democrats nearly have to be begged to even vote at all because they don't support any of their canddates. So it's a substantially lopsided horse shoe.
I'm not on the left... I often agree with them. I'm appalled by how they view abortion as some great things... Some comments have just been sickening... Some even calling it cheaper and merciful for the children. There's also their snide remarks on my Christian faith. Not to mention their misinformation about weed. And some who venerate the media and bash them for expressing an opinion or who being family on. Though, the other side just lives in La La land.
@Sabretooth yeah, I try to push people on the left to sift out the rhetoric designed for the purpose of reach from the intent and the practical elements behind it. But I'm just one person. And some portion of those I try with end up preferring the bedazzlement of the rhetoric anyway. The left is definitely not immune - after all the right uses our human instincts against us, not conservative instincts.
But what the left does have going for them is the rhetoric and the practical elements are at least in the same direction. Celebrating abortions is bizarre but it's still the case that we shouldn't expect anyone to donate their body to someone else. That's just not something you can shout to a crowd and expect them to react with much energy, but i like telling people on the left to calm down and consider that its enough to make their point in any serious venue. Same with drag stuff. Celebrating things like drag shows is arguably a little odd but it's still the case that everyone has the right to the equal protection of the law.
The right, however, has no such alignment. Their rhetoric is "get government out of your life" but then when a train full of toxic chemicals dumps all over a republican town, suddenly it's "where the fuck is the government?" as though they hadn't spent four decades actively sabotaging everything the government could have done to prevent it or at least respond quickly. The right almost always does the opposite of what they say and so they rely on telling their voter base a heavy fantasy narrative to stay in power despite doing the opposite of everything they promise. Their leaders make them feel clever for picking up on subtext that the left can do nothing about. And then they use those same subtext channels to suggest that "get government out of your life" means stopping oppressive laws from hampering daily activity. They never mention that what they meant was sabotaging the things in place to protect you from the powerful and greedy. I just couldn't live with someone like that.
Yes I would. Because I respect their believe system. If he canāt do the same for meā¦then love will not happen.
when I met my hubby, he was so into religion and politics because his world like most Americans were surrounded by these dinner table āfightsā. Topic of discussions.
slowlyā¦he realizedā¦even though Iām not like any of themā¦but I appreciate his ideas and his beliefs and support his lifeā¦I just be that good listenerā¦
at the end of the dayā¦itās how we get along in the house and the day to day things to work out rather than focusing on fighting about something we canāt change.
the divide of the country sure brings divide in the house.
keep the love, family together/strong regardless of what those clowns 🤡 🤡 are doing.
You are what America is supposed to be like!!! XOX
If we were already friends before the divide and she wasn't pissed at me for not agreeing with her. I used to have a friend that HATED Trump but, we still had nice long friendly talks via phone and e-mail and would go get a pizza once in a while. On the obverse, I had a friend from, generally, the same location as her, who loved Bush and, as soon as she found out I hated the sleazy weasel, she stopped talking to me! There's also a girl that was our bass player a few years before I joined the band in `80 and we'd been pretty good friends ever since I met her in the mid `80's but, as soon as she heard I was a Trump supporter, she refused to talk to me, anymore!! Oh, well! Her loss!!
Yes I would, but then I live in the UK where politics are between you and the ballot box, unlike the US where you basically go around with your political affiliation on your sleeve, When I worked in the US for 10 years my co-workers could never understand how I could look at both sides of a political argument and come up with a totally different conclusion to both sides.
That is true. Politics define many people in the US and if you disagree you should be hung lol
As long as we dont talk politics much, maybe. But if they go around screaming stuff like Trump/Biden 2024 then i dont want them. There is a lot on both sides that i agree and disagree with so its probably best that they be on the same page and have moderate thinking as well
Yes, but it depends one two factors.
1.) How extreme is she with her politics? Regardless of where she falls? Any woman who is an extremist is a hard no.
2.) Can she put politics in the rear view mirror in the relationship or is it going to be at the forefront with everything? If she can't avoid putting them near the front, cut her loose. If she can't do that, she will never prioritize the more critical aspects of the relationship
@Lliam pretty much summed up my opinion. Iām not partisan, my whole idea is whoever is right, is right. Iām liberal in some aspects, conservative in others.
If I say the word āBlackā to describe a skin color and you call me racist for it, obviously youāre too āwokeā and too far to the left.
However, if you start saying the n word, and go off on a racist rant then saying theyāre too sensitive, obviously youāre too far to the right.
I need balance.
Yes. BUT depends on how hard headed they are. Some people can't seem to handle someone having different views and will start acting like it's the end of the world - I can't handle people like that. We can respectfully disagree all day long. But don't belittle me for my views and expect me to welcome you in to bed
As long as it wasn't too extreme then I wouldn't have an issue.
I find other people often have an issue with the way I lean politically which is "I really don't fucking care" it's all a different brand of shit to me for the most part.
Man, woman, black, white, republican, democrat. I personally don't care who is president. The world continues to turn regardless of who is in power. And in my opinion, my people are really qualified to have an "opinion" on politics.
The average American has very little knowledge of our own politics, let alone the politics of the world, and why things are the way they are. We all think " I know what's best" and those same people can barely run their own lives.
I have been yelled at for telling people I don't vote, or really care. I always just tell them, fine I'll go vote for the guy you don't like. Then they are fine with it. lol
I hate talking about politics with women in general. They can have a opinion on something based on an experience or emotion while my beliefs are generally based on logical reason. Trying to convince the other why you disagree is futile. You can't convince of a logical point a view when they have some kind of personal experience
Depends on how much we disagree about. My parents are in that situation, and while I admire them for making it work regardless, I don't want that extra conflict in my own relationship, as I think the most success will come from being, at least generally, a united front on all subjects.
Yes. There are people in the world who can have conversations and who can disagree and still be civil and be human. Life is more than politics and political parties.
You would hope.
Modern politics has a lot to do with morals. I won't even be friends with someone that is a Democrat anymore, let alone date one.
Because they don't believe what you believe? Or because they are toxic and spew hatred for you for believing what you believe? I have a ton of friends on the opposite side it can be done.
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Iām mostly the same. Political views stem from oneās values. I can get along with, and be cool to anybody, but I only let people who generally share the values I have into my life to be more than just a casual acquaintance.
Thatās why I could never be with a left winger. Their values are going to be way different than mine and thatās not gonna make for a healthy relationship.
@Coach
Youāre right, it can be done, but I think itās human nature that we tend to associate with people more similar to ourselves than different from ourselves.
i would say a certain ammount of disagreement is tolerable. but not too much. there's boundaries to what i think is acceptable disagreement in a relationship. it's hard to pinpoint them tho.
I would say disagreement is encouraged but disrespect to another based on your views is simply not.
respect is another layer of complexity in my opinion. i think that even given the maximum respect possible, opinions being too divergent can create a gap too large to bridge with respect between partners. so a relationship would not be fasible.
Politics these days is all about respect of another's views. If we can agree to disagree then all is well.
xD i percieve politics these days to be mostly about creating more unnecessary separation by focusing on the microscopical differences instead of the giant similarities.
like "respect of anothers view" is only afforded to "opinions that agree with the current paradigm". not to the "unacceptable views". like people try to force acceptance for every liberal bullshit but not a single inch of tolerance is afforded to more conservative views.
I don't disagree.
I would for sure, politics is one of the lasts things on my mind when I am looking for that awesome person. As long as she can joke about it, if she takes politics to seriously she needs to find another pass time, or get laid.
My wife and I don't always agree on political issues. She's almost pure Democrat and I am more independent depending on the issue.
Anyone can be democrat or republican. The issue is when someone says if you are republican or democrat you are the scum of the earth or have no values or intelligence. That is the difference. I respect anyone who doesn't agree with me that is their value system. it's the ones who say there is only ONE value system and it's mine.
It would really depend on what we disagreed on, how far apart we are on the disagreement and how tolerant they are of the disagreement. Like of they are totally off the rocker about something and insufferable because of it. No, it won't work out.
Back in he day it would not have been an issue but today the democrats are so crazy i would be afraid my kids would inherit the gene for whatever affliction that they have.
I would, and just wouldnāt talk politics. However I think this scenario would be unlikely as I tend to date people with the same political values
No, right-wingers are too sensitive and bigoted.
Thank you for proving my point of the question.
I've hooked up with a ton of Liberal Feminist types. They actually admit behind closed doors that they prefer the more alpha dudes rather than the liberal beta bros. If the liberal dudes only knew...
No. Iām not a āitās just an opinion!ā type of person when it comes to politics.
Your political views very much show your morals and who you are as a person. who you vote for literally affects other peoples lives.
I wouldnāt date someone who is in favor of bills or politicians that are advocating for things that I donāt believe in and donāt think are morally okay.
Of course. Who agrees with 100% of someone else in every way?
Has nothing to do with anything you just said. It's not about agreeing with 100% politically with someone it's that what you don't agree on is toxic on their end and you can't get past it.
Guess I separate toxic behavior from political opinions. For example child trafficking is toxic but is it the Right or Left that supports trafficking?
Still way off base. If you are a trump supporter and you are dating someone who thinks all Trump supporters at the most stupid people on the planet and are scum of the earth then that is toxic and intolerable.
Thatās just ignorance. Not toxic, those are people who are not open to diversify and inclusion.
Ignorance is one thing but spewing hate and intolerance is toxic. Agree to disagree man. If you don't think it's toxic no problem.
Thanks bro. If I notice someone is that ignorant I may at times gaslight them anyway. I find it funny how someone can think supporting trump or Biden means that person must also believe so many other things when we are all individuals
I agree.
Depends on if they're open to discussion vs my way or the highway.
Well sometimes there way is just simply saying you are a moron if you think a certain way.
Not my cuppa. š
Yeah I know right me either
Just maybe though. If it was woke beliefs that there are 52 genders and she insisted on discussing that then I'm not going to tolerate.
I dont really have this issue because we are both respectful of each other's opinions. Agree to disagree. At the end of the day, most of the time the government doesn't listen to its people, but you guys love each other.
Value whats in front of you and dont let anything trivial set you guys apart
Yup I would for the most part. If their political view was like nazi or something extreme I wouldnāt though.
Yes, I would. I always welcome a healthy debate and exchange of ideas. And even if we don't agree, that doesn't make either one of us a bad person. Diversity is a good thing.
As long as they aren't an activist or vote. My second girlfriend rn is somewhat moderate but she doesn't vote or care much. So I'm ok with it. My first girlfriend is ultra conservative and thinks women shouldn't vote but since they do, she will vote for whoever i tell her to vote for (as long as they are conservative ofc, smart girl with standards I love it 🤤)
Depends on how much disagreement weāre talking about. Iām hardcore right wing. I would not date someone who is left of center.
It's is definitely possible to date someone with a different political view as long as you're both openminded, sexually and politically! As ALWAYS, good communication is the key!
I didn't vote. I believe there's both good and bad in both parties.
I believe I could be with anyone who has the complete opposite view on politics and certain matters like abortion, government. They gotta be similar if not the same.
I would and have. I rarely find anyone close to my level of small government support.
nope. we would argue all the time and likely have very different values especially when it comes to the kids
Yes, because angry sex is awesome and a lot of fun.
Most of the time, I attract left-leaning women like flies are attracted to honey.
As far as just dating and hookups, I don't care what she believes.. As far as courting to marriage, then yes, we'd have to agree to disagree and not let it affect our relationship. But I'm done with relationships.
Yes, provided they respected my political views.
Yeah as long as they weren't some kind of extremist
Does being pro life make someone an extremist?
Not in itself
Why go against the grain who in their right mind would take on a no win solution fight every moment of the day
@coachTanthony I'd rather be a bachelor than dating someone who disagrees with me politically.
I hate that you phrased this as a dichotomy. I think both Democrats and Republicans are horrible parties with almost thoughtless voter bases :T
Nothing to do with political ideology. I would never associate with someone sexist, racist, bigoted, rude and condescending like someone here *coughs
Everyone can change. Just do better. Thanks
You should take your own advice
awwww why what have I done?
Of course i would. I have no political beliefs 🤷āāļø. So what ever you say politically i will always say! SURE and move on.
Yes. Everyone is indoctrinated, just extremists think they god blessed with wisdom no one is allowed to oppose.
I would to a degree. If someone is so far to one side then possibly not because at this point our personal ideals would be different.
I wouldn't date someone who always seems to agree with me every single time, but I'd want them to generally be on the same page as me
In minor things sure, but when it comes to major political stances then no, I doubt we would even get along anyway
I don't have any political views so this will just never be a issue for me
Lol your boys will soon have a mind of their own. They will fall into trends it's apart of life. They're not going to want mommy to keep buying them clothes. It's ok to admit you have leftist views, which I'm sure your husband does not and wants Boys to be raised as MEN and continue the family tree, not stop it.
But let's say you became single & went on a date with a man snd across from you he tells you he's disgusted by the fact that women think it's ok to dress their sons up like women. You would disagree and there you have it, politics matter to you.
I would never date someone who didn't respect me as a man.
as long as they're not that extreme and dont care that much about that stuff too
I couldn't date a radical in either direction. But simple policy disagreements, sure.
I would unless she made our differences of opinion an issue between us. I would not mind, so long as we got on well otherwise.
i think it depends because politics has a whole spectrum of economic/social issues and i'm mostly left but it's hard to find someone that would completely agree with me on all issues
You don't seem independent judging by your opinions on a lot of topics and content on the site, I'd say far-right
I am not far right lol
Iād say heās far left if anything
See there ya go lol
@WhiteBoyChill you must be new to the site š¤·
Uhm no. Iāve been here for around 2 years
@WhiteBoyChill Yeah he's been here for a while so there. lol
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