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14. Sadly, even Democrats don't debate Democrats in good faith very often

Thu Aug 10, 2023, 09:56 PM

Aug 2023

Our culture doesn't value good debates. Our "debates" in both parties are far too much about talking points, "gotcha" moments, slip-ups, etc.

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You thinking HUNTER drinking game? Brainfodder Aug 2023 #1

Do Repugs do anything in good faith? Sneederbunk Aug 2023 #2

Shit. Even their 'faith' isn't good faith. Aristus Aug 2023 #3

Good point! Shermann Aug 2023 #4

No. See Betteridge's Law, though it may not really apply... keep_left Aug 2023 #5

Yeah a lot of those headlines are just clickbait Shermann Aug 2023 #7

I assume the only way to win is to attack Trump Johonny Aug 2023 #6

With apologies to all monkeys, I fully expect them Xavier Breath Aug 2023 #8

Will I fucking care? LuvLoogie Aug 2023 #9

Republicans and good faith in the same sentence? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #10

"cigars and scotch"? GenThePerservering Aug 2023 #11

Can you name one debate in either party that was a serious debate? former9thward Aug 2023 #12

Are you kidding? LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #13

Sadly, even Democrats don't debate Democrats in good faith very often Silent3 Aug 2023 #14