Yesterday, I made a post that criticized Sen. Barack Obama's foreign policy (My post state my opinion that; even though Obama continually discusses stoping the war, his foreign policy consists of raising the amount of troops we have and enhancing our military presence throughout the world. And that this jingoism will, in the long run, be detrimental for America economically and politically). I don't expect everyone to agree with my political opinions, but, nastiness, on a personal level, is never the answer!
Unfortunatly, it is all to common to see mudslinging tactics in the form of Intimidation, (Normally seen in statements that resemble; "Your wrong! I <sound like I> know more, and I am smarter, than you <blah, blah>, keep your opinions to yourself and stop complaining about my candidate <because I want to have his babies>!" Yada, yada...You've heard it, and seen it.) and Mocking, of you and/or your opinions, (i.e. Background, Books you've read, you're spelling, etc.,etc..).
I see a lot of Intimdation and Mocking tactics from the Candidates and their parties, via their campaign websites, speeches and TV commercials. But, it can also been seen in fueds between both sides "Hardcore" supporters.
People may not realize, from my post the other day, that I bash McCain with the same consistancy and intensity as I do Obama. People, also don't realize that, while I trully enjoy political debates, with people who have differing view points, I hate nasty remarks, that poke at me on a personal level, and that I will poke back in an even meaner fashon.
Why do people get so nasty and childish when dealing with people who have different political opinions.
One thing, I found, that helped me get past all of the imature tactics in politics, was to make a list of all of the candidates (Including the one you love and the one you hate). On that list, write down several reasons why they should win and why they should loss. For the candidate you want to win, write down extra reasons why they should loss, and for the candidate you want to loss, write down extra reasons why they should win. This may not change your opinion on who should win an election, but, I feel that, it does help people, see the other side of an argument. Hopefully enough, of the other side, to due away with the petty personal attacks.