So, no, the particular leaning doesn't necessarily affect your libido? It's the open-mindedness that stimulates you?
Originally Posted by JDNorthface
Yes, true. I think anything can be discussed , as long as it is not dogmatic, and I have various friends with various political flavours in their opinions. I have no problem with discussion, as I like to learn that way. I tend to have problems with bigots and dogmatics, and people who can`t stomach the fact that their views are also limited and sometimes not well thought thru. This agenda was particularly interesting for me , when I had the pro and contra OWS stuff going on , or to be less political, when it`s about polyamory versus monogamy. I tend to live by the "Live and let live attitude" as long as a certain ethical code of conduct (it excludes racism, extreme right wing politics, fascism, superiority complexes...) is respected.
And what I hate most is the "Oh let`s agree to disagree" - super politeness that IMHO is just said when someone does not have any proper arguments to propose anymore.
I would NEVER say "Let`s agree to disagree" when someting touches a racist core or something like that. I take it til the last bit of it
).. (lol). Because in times like these, people have become lazy when it comes to defend their POV, and to say nothing or ignore certain attitudes is the same as supporting them.
Other than that I enjoy stimulating discussions on various topics and I like to discuss things with people, who - same like I am capable of - can a) defend their POV and b) admit , when they are wrong or made a mistake.
Or c) when discussions lead to widen horizons. On both ends.
and d) when people use their own brain for thinking and don`t parrot stupidly what others say or what "generally is said" in such situations.
On that note, I rather prefer to have heated discussions with someone of a contrary POV, as I tend to learn most from it, much rather than be around people, who imitate me, or think , licking my precious behind and parrotting my POV is what goes with me. I like unique thinkers, as far as this is possible anyhow.