Comments on: Talking Politics on Twitter?

By: Whitney

Whitney — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:55:22 +0000

I like hearing other people’s views, and it’s hard to keep things in check when the situation tends to lead to black & white opinions rather than thought out shades of grey.

This got me thinking- what would I limit myself from saying, or resist responding to?

What I would love to see happen in the whole democratic field to unify and divide up positions prior to election day- put the best and the brightest in position in advance, and hit the ground running- Biden as Sec of State, Edwards as head of Health and Human Services or Dept of Ed, etc. We need people working together, not looking for self-aggrandizement. This is my fondest dream- and what a new political campaign it would be! And it would save money- instead of competing, all the resources go into one pot; more people speaking all over, from the same team, with a more unified message- this would be change.

I know- I know- just wake me on election day.

By: BarbaraKB

BarbaraKB — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:45:18 +0000

Very pertinent post. I saw a bad exchange last night during the President’s speech. The Twitter friends “made up” but one was so upset, he got up later that night to blog about his opinions. It’s not going to be easy on any socnet with this upcoming political year. Thanks for allowing me to comment here about it!

By: Sprite

Sprite — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:41:33 +0000

I totally agree with you. One can disagree without being ugly or filling up their need to bash whatever political stance one doesn’t believe in. Two great rules in life: 1) Just because you think it doesn’t mean you need to say it 2) Agree to disagree and let peace live between you.

I’m also with @TrueJerseyGirl — I like to hear all sides, to be informed — but when it gets ugly I tune people out. There’s no room for angry words in my head, takes up too much space, ya know? *hugs*

By: Annie Boccio

Annie Boccio — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:40:37 +0000

@Jim great point, it often is about that last word.
@TJG me too! I purposely follow thoughtful, rational people who obviously have a different opinion from mine for just the same reason, they make me think.

By: True Jersey Girl

True Jersey Girl — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:34:50 +0000

I agree. I have had nothing but polite disagreements with my twitter friends - ones who have diametrically opposing views to mine. I actually like to hear what the “other side” has to say because it makes me think, and I hope that continues through election time without people getting out of hand.

By: Jim Long

Jim Long — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:32:10 +0000

I think sometimes we need to resist the urge to have the last word in these discussions. If a comment leaves you angry, think before you type. Great, timely post!