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I don't know ... how are you going to make it up to me?
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On answerbag, I don't choose friends based on their political or religious choices. If an AB friend has a difference of opinion with me and we can discuss our points of view in responsible language, they will remain my friend.
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yep.. definately.. why should political choices come between friendships??
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I think we are mature enough to stay friends no matter what we disagree on:)
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I never base friendships on politics. There is more to a person than their politics.
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Depends how far off of my views yours were. If you were a conservative republican, or a Nazi communist, then no, we are not friends. If you are a socialist democratic, then yes, we are friends. Mainly because these two views entail entirely different life morals and choices. I would not agree with your choice to privatise hospitals because it is a service for the public, paid for by the public, and we would get into some head-tearing debates if that were your view. However, if you are a monarchist it doesn't make a lick of difference because monarchy's just don't bother me when they are connected to a political system. And if we had slightly different opinions, it would be good - most of my mates do. But remember - I give a flying hoot about politics and I take it somewhat personally, because I believe my government works for me (I live in a democracy, which, at least theoretically, encompasses that idea). Some people don't give a hoot, some people would rather talk about the next blockbuster hit. I wouldn't. So, assuming the political position of another forms the basis of a friendship, depending on how much you gave a hoot about your political position, we may or may not be friends. Anyway I hope that answers your question.
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Absolutely. As long as you can respect my views just like I respect yours we're golden.
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No. Either you are an advocate for the legislation of fair consumption of avocados on Friday afternoons like me, or you can forget about us being friends.
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Of course. As long as we can agree to disagree. :)
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sure, as long as you have a logical reason for your stand. I do not trust people who think with their emotions.
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What? Are you telling me that you and Sixty are not a good choice??? PFFT!!! [throwing down the gauntlet]
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Of course.But you do know that your choices will reflect the quality of your birthday gift ;)
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Even better friends, if you are honest; stand by your choices; and respect my point of view.
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yes.
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Our friendship is based on mutual respect not on mutual agreement. I think real friends accept each others differing view points, that is what makes them friends. We would continue to be best of friends with a difference of political views.
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No reason not to be. Most choose not to be friends with a guy like me because my views are a little more, shall we say, out from center field. No matter, their choice.
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I certainly hope so!!
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I wouldn't stop being friends with someone just because of something like that. If I did, that would make me a bad person IMO.
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Yes. No problemo. My 2 cents.
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Sure! We can agree to disagree!
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Of course! I have a few friends who don't share my political views.
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Of course!
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Only if you don't DR me! (My WIFE doesn't agree with my "political choice" as I don't hers... I still love her!) ;-)
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No it wouldnt end our friendship but as embarrassed as I am to admit it, we dont talk about our political beliefs. The issues these days are so serious and the differences so large -it just doesnt work out for us to talk about it if we are on different sides. We can agree or disagree on the issues, but who will be in control of making the choices...no. Does that make sense?
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Hell Ya;)!!
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Provided you don't bad mouth me for my choice, make fun of me, act like a jerk when the subject comes up, close your ears if I happen to make a good point, or basically act like a "friend" I used to have, who did all of these things and thought I should "get over it" because we were "friends." Am I bitter, do you think?
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Of course we are, Um, who are you for? Just kidding...
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Sure...even though I haven't told mine.
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Im the only independent in my family and friends. All the rest are republicans. I wouldnt give up my family or friends for anything. Is your idealogy that important to you that you would only surround yourself with people who share the same? Thats ridiculous. My friends and family come first. End of story.
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It don't matter to me. As for our friendship, I'll have you as your are.
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Of course we are :)
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ABsolutely! :)
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Of course. You have the right to be an uninformed, misguided imbicle.
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Sure Sweet T, Even friends disagree. We have to all agree to respect the opinions of others. I like to learn new things all the time. We all have our own convictions on who we are voting for . But it is nice to hear why other like certain candidates. Chow for now, D.
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Absolutely. I respect everyone's right to their own opinion, even when we disagree.
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man politics suck, ive lost two AB friends in the last week
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Of course !!!!!
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Of course. You have a right to what you like and i have my right. We just know what not to discuss. lol I don't have a party tho. And i don't know yours, but yeah still friends.
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Sure why not, you have a right to agree or disagree.
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Sure. If you can respect my right to an opinion, certainly I can extend you the same courtesy.
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Soitenly m'dear..soitenly. Disagreement is good for the brains..it revs up the juices. As long as we maintain a friendly civility, respect and are polite..no name-calling..then we can be friends forever! :) Happy Tuesday! :) ((hugs))
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Hahahaha!! Even if you do feel the need to vote for someone, you don't trust them THAT much, do you? :)
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everybody's entitled to their own opinion. Just cause u don't agree w/ me doesn't mean u're wrong. I don't think it should ruin a friendship
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yes i will always be your friend.:)
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if we don't agree then i must be wrong
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I'm too well-rounded intellectually to let a little difference in politics distance me from my friends.
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Of course. We'll have great times agreeing to disagree.
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Not if you constantly nag me about it, it will make me upset because you are being rude in my opinion.
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Well that all depends. Are we still friends if I don't agree with yours?
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Generally no. I could not associate myself with people who are not of like mind.
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yes - we can have lots of debates! LOL
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Yes, of course. But, I don't see how you could not like Dustin Diamond for President.
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OF COURSE!
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Yes. We just need to avoid the subject. We also need to remind each other that in the end, our votes cancel each other out.
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Sure. I have several friends that are die hard Republicans and supporters of Bush. We just decide to respect eachothers opinions and move on. =)
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always.
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Even though it might make me shallow, no. I am too set in my political views. Whenever I get into a political disagreement with someone, I usually feel like kicking their ass.
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Yes. I think that the different politicians appeal to different kinds of people. You can't vote right or wrong, you can only vote for what's right for you and your family. I would think a millionaire voting for my candidate would be silly, since he is going to raise their taxes so much. He's great for my family, but that doesn't mean he's the best choice for everyone.
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If we aren't, we never really were! Nothing nor anyone can come between us, that is,except us! Not a man, money, ice cream, gossip, NOTHING!:):):):)
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Of course we are! Politics aside, the fact that you are a AB dude/chick speaks volumes about you, and makes me interested in you regardless of political leanings.
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as long as you don't intentionally say mean personal and hurtful things. sure. I am saddened by those who take a spirited question intended to spark thoughts and different opinions. I try to stay cavil but there are some real Bozo's out there that deserve to be slapped!
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On most issues yes. But there are some views on things that I can't have any respect for.
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Absolutely (((RAAR)))
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Yes, I have a lot of friends that are idiots!
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Awwww. Absolutely! Could never disown you Sassy T!
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Of course. Only shallow people would fall out over another's political choice.
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I'm sorry (and I know I'll get downrated for this) but no. Any intelligent person who's thought about their choice and their reasons for that choice, and STILL ends up disagreeing with me in regards to politics means that they're a fundamentally different person than I am. While it's easy to say "sure, we can still be friends", we have to keep in mind and ask ourselves.. "really? Would I be this person's friend if they have a completely different set of ideals and beliefs than me? Some of which I might not approve according to my own ideals?" I'm not saying that my ideals are right and yours are wrong if we disagree, I'm simply saying we're different people. Politics, like many other subjects that may not seem like influencers of friendship, is a very good indicator of how a person thinks and will react to certain situations, which expands to personality outside political opinion.
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I could be friends that held differing views but I doubt if we could be the very best of friends. But no problem with good friends.
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Most likely, many of my friends do not agree with my political choice.
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Sure, as long as you don't try to force your political opinions on me. I don't even mind discussing politics with someone who disagrees, as long as they support their point rationally and calmly without resorting to "Just because!" or insult slinging.
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yes, i am the only libral out of my group of freinds, u can have diffrent veiws as long as when politcs come up stick with the subject to not say anything out of contact
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As long as you do not try to take my guns or freedoms...
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Yes. Friendship cannot be broken up by political beliefs.
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Why the hell not.......
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Yep.....if you are my firend there is more to our relationship than politics
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It depends what views you have that are so different then mine but we can always agree to disagree ^_^
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Yup, if we still have enough in common as well as shared respect for each other...we are still friends. We just won't talk about your political "priorities."
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We can still be friends as long as when we dialogue we can agree to disagree. We are all individuals with differing opinions that have been influenced by what has transpired in our past.
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I never discuss politics or religion with my friends. They may not be my friends anymore.
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We are even better friends when we have something real to talk about! Maybe you can tell me some fact I really didnt know about. See you at the bar!
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Could be. I have to admit I don't care for people who hate all things Democrat or Republican or Liberal or Conservative. If you have thoughtful reasons, not just repetitions of crap from talking heads - we can even maybe learn from each other. +5
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