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brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
Mon Nov 6, 2023, 12:53 PM Nov 2023

Question: are you willing to listen to opinions you disagree with? [View all]

"Polls are fake."

"Corporate Media is biasing reporting to help Trump."

"Political experts like Axelrod and Carville have an agenda."

"MSNBC hosts are bringing on Republicans to interview."

In the past week or so, there have been a plethora of complaints about news or opinions that go counter to a "pro-Democratic" perspective and criticism of people (myself included) who choose to share them.

One of the facets of the MAGA fans on the right is that they choose to hide themselves in a bubble of "news" and opinion that only reinforces their existing biases. My question is: are people here effectively doing the same thing?

I go out of my way to listen to perspectives that aren't pro-Democratic, because I want as much information as possible to make rational decision about how to best use my resources to get Democrats elected, and tp better understand what our opponents are thinking and doing.

Question to the people here: are you willing to listen to points of view you don't like to hear?

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absolutely Celerity Nov 2023 #1
I am... I always learn something from those I disagree with. WarGamer Nov 2023 #2
Listen critically to all sides. Read the news and some history. marble falls Nov 2023 #3
Depends. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #4
Exactly! I will listen to facts, but not MAGA propaganda and opinions unless I can answer back with facts. SharonAnn Nov 2023 #10
Exactly Chi67 Nov 2023 #14
Yes, either/or when it comes to polls is not needed treestar Nov 2023 #24
And yet, the people who do listen to those opinions also vote. tinrobot Nov 2023 #53
Sure, some people might have '"deeper" concerns. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #56
+1 nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2023 #57
YES!......I TOTALLY AGREE WITH ....marble falls ...ON THIS.....(post number 3) Stuart G Nov 2023 #5
Opinions, sure. Lies about known facts, Hell no. Windicator Nov 2023 #6
I am, if they're presented in a rational manner Jilly_in_VA Nov 2023 #7
I'm too busy correcting DUers who are wrong Kaleva Nov 2023 #8
Do what you love Prairie Gates Nov 2023 #22
Of course. Gotta know what the opposition is up to. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #9
Yes, otherwise, you're stuck in an information silo. haele Nov 2023 #11
Me, always Polybius Nov 2023 #12
Yes. For example, I will watch the Republican debates, while many at DU speak about how Earth-shine Nov 2023 #13
This is about those on our side treestar Nov 2023 #20
Says you. Earth-shine Nov 2023 #23
I draw the line with Donald Trump and MAGA supporters apologists. gordianot Nov 2023 #15
I enjoy thoughtful discussion & different points of view. Not interested in discussions that consist of sound bites . Nanjeanne Nov 2023 #16
of course, we hear tons of them treestar Nov 2023 #17
Of course, however polls aren't being reported as "opinions" Fiendish Thingy Nov 2023 #18
Yep. I am married to a conservative (non Trump voter). Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #19
I am.....with a caveat Captain Stern Nov 2023 #21
I know I've disagreed with you on occasion Mad_Machine76 Nov 2023 #25
If I didn't, how would I know... dchill Nov 2023 #26
Points of view, yes. Unashamed lies and propaganda, no. Caliman73 Nov 2023 #27
Yes. obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2023 #28
The first time, sure. The second time, okay. The third time, maybe. After that, sorry but no. n/t TygrBright Nov 2023 #29
I will consider alternate interpretations of factual data DBoon Nov 2023 #30
Yes, but be willing to call bullshit when appropriate NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #31
As long as they are intelligent, informed, and expressed in good faith. Aristus Nov 2023 #32
Absolutely kimbutgar Nov 2023 #33
Yes I know moniss Nov 2023 #51
Sorry for your boo boo ! kimbutgar Nov 2023 #52
I had better be. It's mostly what I hear! DFW Nov 2023 #34
Sometimes. (and that is most honest answer you're likely to get) stopdiggin Nov 2023 #35
Sure. MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #36
Yes ...it's a learning thing... MiHale Nov 2023 #37
So "listen" and "agree" are synonyms? dpibel Nov 2023 #38
Yes but within reason of course RainWalker Nov 2023 #39
trump is currently spewing forth opinions like shit on the wall in court. Judge Engoron is dealing w/the stench. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2023 #40
Only if they are rationally based. lastlib Nov 2023 #41
I do, ForgedCrank Nov 2023 #42
I have zero time to listen to right wing lies! Emile Nov 2023 #43
Only if they have cogent reasoning that aligns with reality ExWhoDoesntCare Nov 2023 #44
Not if they are untrue arguments Marthe48 Nov 2023 #45
Listening to different perspectives is one thing peggysue2 Nov 2023 #46
To a degree. I will admit that if I think someone is deluded after awhile I turn them off captain queeg Nov 2023 #47
Bubble by Design dwnsouth Nov 2023 #48
I am willing to listen to opinions that are different than my own moniss Nov 2023 #49
Define "Disagree" ProfessorGAC Nov 2023 #50
Axelrod and Carville may not have an agenda... LiberalFighter Nov 2023 #54
My father is a Reagan Republican DJ Porkchop Nov 2023 #55
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