September 01, 2008 09:23 PM UTC

The Entrenchment Affect

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• by: gouko787

I am in total agreement that the Bush/McCain mentallity is flawed and full of holes.  (Let’s not have a B/M on election day America) I see Sarah Palin as a huge mistake for many reasons.  But, attacking those who support them, or, holding their beliefs against them only causes the to put up defenses.  As they “turtle up” they build the case for defending their candidate because they don’t want to be wrong, and immediatly stop listening to you.  They start forming ways to prove you wrong.

The first thing I tell someone who supports McCain is I respect him what he has accomplished and will try to make sure he follows through if he is elected.  He HAS done a lot of good things.  The problem is, as Barack  says, “John McCain doesn’t get it.”

Then I explain why I like Barack Obama more.

I used this with my brother and got him to admit he likes Obama, he just likes McCain more.  Now all I have to do is show why Barack is a better candidate, not overcome a wall of GOP talking points.

I use the same thing to explain my spirituality to Christians.  I really like the teachings of Jesus.  I love the idea of helping those who need it.  I like Jesus very much.

I also like the teachings in The Old Testament, The Kybalion, The Koran, The Tao Te Ching, The I Ching, The Gita, The Book of the Dead, etc.

Point is, though I disagree that Jesus anymore the son of God/All then you or I, I do agree with the truth of his teachings.

This has also helped me at doors as I am walking because it also eliminates a large point of contention I used to encounter.

Let everyone you know why you are voting for Barack Obama.  His message will get him elected more than his opponents’ flaws.

Matt

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