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To me, it's an education. I learned a lot from these stupid arguments, mainly about human nature.I'll put it another way.
Do you really think you're going to change your opponents mind concerning their core beliefs? If no, then what's the point? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" />
Is there anything you feel passionately about?
Is there nothing that bothers you in this world?
Do you ever get angry?
Or happy?
Are you a robot?
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When Chomsky and Foucault debate human nature, are they hoping to change each other's mind concerning their core beliefs?
I doubt it but it sure makes for an interesting read.
Because it's entertaining as well as educating. And it sometimes changes my opinion on an issue.I do it to see PNW interchange quotes and astrisks all over his posts. Of course the mandatory 5 rolling smileys is also nice. Oh, I better not forget that I enjoy watching (err, reading) him try to claim he's neither a righty or a lefty when I've only seen him attack the right. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/unuts.gif" alt="" />Seriously, what's the deal folks? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" />
Did you mean to type, "educational" or "edifying"?Because it's entertaining as well as educating
It can also be the sign of an asshole.The ability to argue a religious or political point is often the sign of a thinking person.
I'd go surfing with either of them. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" />For instance, I'd prefer the company of Hydro or GetShacked, who on most issues are my complete opposite, than someone who shares my opinion yet has no idea why.
False dilemma.There are two kinds of people in this world: those who argue about politics and religion, and those who are clueless wastes of brain matter.
I think that respectful debate is a great way for a personSeriously, what's the deal folks? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" />