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To: Joseph Silent who wrote (101448)6/23/2013 5:19:04 PM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) of 218886
 
>>What must it feel like to defend a view which, deep down, you probably know is wrong ..... but can't get yourself to admit is wrong .... because you want to be in the party?<<

Based on my own personal experience, I'd say it's like being on a high school debate team. You have to argue the topic chosen for you, on the side that's assigned to you, using talking points that are already well-known by everyone in the room. Good debaters can argue either side of the question, so belief in the topic is hardly necessary. The emphasis is on organizing your thoughts and giving an effective presentation.

I imagine that a high percentage of our politicians got their early training as high school debaters. ;)
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