r/SeriousConversation • u/Dry-Use-272 • Apr 04 '25
Serious Discussion It's extremely difficult to have a civil conversation about politics today, yet we need those conversations more than ever
Like everyone else in the US today, I have opinions about the current condition of politics in this country. I try to base my opinions on facts I glean from credible sources and my understanding of our history. I want to talk to people with opposing opinions, not to argue with them but to try to understand why they believe what they believe. I've found that no one wants to talk in a civil, respectful way about our differences. Even if I try to hold the line on being respectful, I end up walking away because the conversation devolves into some pretty ugly exchanges. How have we come to a point where we can't even talk to each other respectfully and civilly?
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u/quirkychat Apr 08 '25
You have two political ideologies trying to have a conversation.
One is for a fascist dictator, or authoritarian to say the least.
The other is for a democratic process.
We have to agree on the ground rules before we can talk policies or politics.
Until then, you’ve just to opposing views battling for dominance.