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In reply to the discussion: When was the last time someone convinced you you were wrong about a political issue? [View all]DanTex
(20,709 posts)30. Do 35 recs qualify as a "camp"?
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When was the last time someone convinced you you were wrong about a political issue? [View all]
Donald Ian Rankin
May 2015
OP
I have gotten insights from people, but I have not changed from a populist to a corporatist.
merrily
May 2015
#2
Yes, and also, perhaps more importantly, given me a new way of looking at something or things
merrily
May 2015
#10
often. i am adamant with a couple issues. a lot of issues i have to listen to a lot of people
seabeyond
May 2015
#4
My mind has never changed black to white, positive to negative, like some switch.
delrem
May 2015
#5
2009. When a lady starting a small local bank in rural GA told me casually that it was Bill Clinton
RiverLover
May 2015
#11
That's a good point - politicians often change my mind about them by doing something horrific
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2015
#15
For me, changing my views doesn't come from a single "silver bullet" argument from a single
DanTex
May 2015
#17
I see 35 recs, what I don't see is anyone claiming social justice is 'less important' than economic
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
May 2015
#32
I'm not conservative and never will be so none of them will ever change my mind.
onecaliberal
May 2015
#33
Folks have core beliefs that are pretty unshakeable and look for information that confirms it./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2015
#39
There have been a few issues (don't recall which ones at the moment) that someone here
neverforget
May 2015
#41