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OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)

2. Not sure how cynical I am

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Tue Feb 19, 2013, 12:46 PM

Feb 2013

My wife says I'm very but I think I am only very cynical when the subject is religion and/or Republican motives. I'm probably not cynical enough when dealing with democrat/liberal motives (in a grander scheme of things way. Locally I generally consider liberals I know to be sincere.)

I certainly don't think it hurts to be cynical if one can also be gracious and accepting about it if one is shown to be wrong. I'm used to being wrong so it doesn't bother me much.

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A simple poll - cynicism.... [View all] NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 OP

I have trouble being as cynical as our situation deserves. Scuba Feb 2013 #1

Not sure how cynical I am OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #2

Jesus as a Jewish Cynic Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #3

fascinating. thanks for posting that! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #4

If you read the whole article you can see many parallels. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #7

I think cynicism is a poisonous sentiment to have. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #5

very interesting comment and leads to the source of the cynicism that many of us experience. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #8

I think skepticism turns into cynicism when one begins to ascribe malicious motives. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #9

Good point! Kelvin Mace Feb 2013 #11

Good example - and as I said, I have many examples of experiencing both sentiments. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #12

That's true. I heartily agree. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #16

I can be very cynical. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #6

I would draw a distinction Kelvin Mace Feb 2013 #10

Sounds like a good follow up poll, but this is leading to the type of discussion I hoped for. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #14

It depends on what you mean by cynicism el_bryanto Feb 2013 #13

I have no idea if it's important, but I am extremely cynical riqster Feb 2013 #15

Like a poll will have any effect... Javaman Feb 2013 #17

good one! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #18

The next few decades will be a nightmare, it's a fact. stuntcat Feb 2013 #19

I am cynical of bullshit, but bullshit is pretty obvious if you're paying attention. nt EastKYLiberal Feb 2013 #20