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Promoting Civil Discussions: Start by Accepting Emotions
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Monday, May 16, 2011. Start by Accepting Emotions. I was reading an interesting discussion on DemocraticUndergroun. D the other day. The basic idea being proposed was that we can debate and question facts and ideas, we can praise or criticize actions, but when we judge another's feelings. As wrong, the discussion generally turns a turn into a useless emotional skirmish. Admittedly there are some cases where respect. Related Blogs and Sites.
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Promoting Civil Discussions: An Atheist Woman and Her Conservative Christian Parents
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Friday, November 11, 2011. An Atheist Woman and Her Conservative Christian Parents. For what it's worth, here's my response to her question. Perhaps you need to start by asking what you want to accomplish. Are you trying to "convert" them to atheism? I suspect not. Are you trying to justify your position to them so that "they see the logic" in what you believe? So what is it that you would like to have happen? Related Blogs and Sites. IR...
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Promoting Civil Discussions: True Liberals Object to Christmas Trees (?)
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Monday, March 7, 2011. True Liberals Object to Christmas Trees (? 8220;Gee, I know a large number of very liberal people, and not a single one of them finds the idea of Christmas trees objectionable. I personally tend to find myself being very skeptical about sources when they make claims like this that are at odds with what I see around me.”. I originally posted this in the Tikkun Daily Blog. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Promoting Civil Discussions: Walmart still does not allow employees to say ‘Merry Christmas’, priests were arrested for praying during a visit by President Obama, and it was just revealed that Death Panels will exist after all
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Monday, March 7, 2011. Walmart still does not allow employees to say ‘Merry Christmas’, priests were arrested for praying during a visit by President Obama, and it was just revealed that Death Panels will exist after all. Step one: in a perfectly calm voice say “Gee, I haven’t heard about that. Where did you hear that news? Don’t you ever question things people say that don’t seem quite right? 8221; The problem, outside of my tone, was that...
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Promoting Civil Discussions: What causes people to become radical jihadists?
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Thursday, May 5, 2011. What causes people to become radical jihadists? Here is a fascinating article. You'd see Bush on the television building torture camps and bombing Muslims and you think – anything is justified to stop this. Alternatively, there were things that shook their belief in radical jihadism:. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Related Blogs and Sites. The Civil Discussion Blog. There was an error in this gadget.
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Promoting Civil Discussions: American Public Attitude Towards Toxic Political Discoursed
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Thursday, March 10, 2011. American Public Attitude Towards Toxic Political Discoursed. 82% of Americans view our political discourse to be negative, and 78% approve of the reconciliatory tone set by President Obama after the Arizona shootings, including 71% of Republicans. There are very few issues that get that amount of bipartisan support, something is happening here! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Related Blogs and Sites.
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Promoting Civil Discussions: Purple America - An Interesting Organization With a New Leader
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Purple America - An Interesting Organization With a New Leader. John Wilson has been named chairman of Purple America. An initiative to shift the American conversation to a more civil dialog through a deeper understanding of a set of values widely shared across America that form our nation’s common ground .". More useful information from the Purple America. Web site worth passing on:. 4) Honor a teacher, friend, co...
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Promoting Civil Discussions: How to change your attitude when you hear yourself being attacked
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Monday, February 20, 2012. How to change your attitude when you hear yourself being attacked. Pause a moment, take a breath, and ask yourself the following two questions:. What is the other person's likely motivation? What is the other person thinking? What point are they trying to make? This brief practice can quickly change your attitude in many situations. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Related Blogs and Sites.
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Promoting Civil Discussions: Yes - Discuss Politics and Religion at Thanksgiving Meals
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Thursday, November 22, 2012. Yes - Discuss Politics and Religion at Thanksgiving Meals. In my mind, the trick to keeping things civil is knowing what to discuss. Avoid political hot buttons such as Obama/Romney/Obamacare. Instead talk about bigger issues, such as what should be the role of the government in creating opportunities for people to thrive, or what is a good level of economic inequality in our society? Related Blogs and Sites.
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Promoting Civil Discussions: Here's an Example of What We Need More of - Group Honored for Fostering Civil Discussion
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How to promote civil discussions for a more effective democracy. Sunday, May 15, 2011. Here's an Example of What We Need More of - Group Honored for Fostering Civil Discussion. The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines announced April 27 that The Wallace Centers of Iowa is this year's winner of the foundation's "Better Together Award" for organizations. The award is given to one organization and one individual in the Des Moines area who are building social capital in the community.
