Politics, Facebook, and You.

Dear Reader, Friend, Alien in a human disguise,

This is how my view on politics is formed:

Firstly, the astute person would notice that my friends come from a wide background, especially in politics.  This is, of course, a large issue with most people including myself. It's hard to be friends with someone who's political views are different than your own, especially in the radical times we live in.  That is completely the point of it all.

Having a friend who's a stalwart Republican, and a friend who's a dyed in the wool Democrat, means that you can no longer say things such as "all Republican's want women to be raped", or "all Democrats want to burn the constitution", because you've got a friend who doesn't think that way.  Then again, I have friends who sort of do stand on sides of those fences.

The point is not to live in an echo chamber; where you spend your days only being spoonfed the things you like to hear.  I may not like what is posted, but I'll always consider it.  This keeps me from being the dreaded "uninformed" that both parties hate (especially the ones that refuse to look at the other sides merits... oddly enough).

There are, however, a few things that I just immediately discredit, and ignore all those who hold to the mentality of:

Pro-Rape: we know this group, they're the ones who believe in "asking for it", "rights of the rapist", and frequently support the right of groups of men to control women's bodies.  It's not feminism to realize you might not be qualified to regulate that.

Anti-Muslim: This one, ironically, has been pushed hardest by the most religious people I know.  This includes claiming the president is a Muslim in a derogatory way.  If Obama was a Muslim, why would it matter? He can literally and legally be a devote Jedi in this country.

Racist/Homophobic/Sexist:  This does in fact include the women who believe men are pigs.

Super/Anti-Religion: Mostly, I don't care what someone believes in (just believe! Ehehhe.. I quoted Shepard Book in a blog...), for the most part, you can literally believe in the Jedi order, I might have a bit of an issue with it, since I believe the Sith are the better order of the two (honesty, love, and inner strength, suck it Jedi).  I just can't stand the constant "you must be this holy to live on this planet" mentality.  Also, I've yet to meet a full on Athiest who I considered "Bright".  Just saying.

It's really not that hard, having a political mindset.  Find people who don't agree with your basic political views, and have them constantly challenge yours.  It makes you smarter, and sharper.  It's like sparring, but with a greater risk of violence.