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Roisin Ni Fiachra

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Question: are you willing to listen to opinions you disagree with? [View all] brooklynite Nov 2023 OP

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