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Benedict Arnold

As human beings we gravitate to those who are like minded and with whom we agree. Agree or disagree?

I am fairly quirky in that I value difference and am not afraid to enter the fray.. but in general I think people generally speaking do tend to flock to those they share similar outlooks with.. it's just much easier don't you think?


Posted - March 3, 2017
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  • For the most part.   Similar attitudes and way of dealing with things seems more influential than actual ideas many times though.
      March 3, 2017 12:36 PM MST
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  • Yes, I think that can happen too.. safety, an inability to think outside the box can be associated with the trait of sticking with those who believe the same.. and that's something to lament.. I hadn't thought of the negative sides of that.. interesting.. I had only thought of the positives.. why people might do it, what are the benefits... 
      March 3, 2017 1:02 PM MST
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  • 5354
    Yes, that tendency is definitely there.
      March 3, 2017 12:59 PM MST
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  • I think there are some benefits.. it's easier.. I am a master-debator, it's my thing.. but it's hassle, it's hard work, it exposes one to criticism and antagonism... some might prefer to stay out of that arena.. to stick with those who agree with them... it's a way more peaceful existance for sure..  We see on facebook etc those witty wisdoms about surrounding ourselves with those who bring us joy, happiness, positivity.. and support.. and getting rid of those who bring negativity, unhappiness, bad thoughts, war...  
      March 3, 2017 1:05 PM MST
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  • 20
    Only to a point.  I am a moderate liberal and a Christian with a strong sense if social responsibility.    No one agrees with me most of the time.   Not my family.   Not my Christian friends.  Not my more liberal froends.  Not co-workers.  No.  One.   If i required people to agree with me in order to be close to me i would never have anyone close to me.    Its difficult enough as it is because other people seem to think people around them have to agree with them.
       Im too liberal for the Christians and too Christian for the liberals.   I quit expecting people to understand or agree with me ages ago.   This post was edited by AriaKae at March 3, 2017 6:27 PM MST
      March 3, 2017 4:49 PM MST
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  • 3463
    Yes that is true, but I don't mind other points of view as long as it doesn't turn into an argument.
      March 3, 2017 5:39 PM MST
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  • 739
    Yes, and most people tend to go to media that reflect their ideas and outlook, too. I tend to think it is always worth hearing the other persons point of view. They may turn out to be right.
      March 4, 2017 5:51 AM MST
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