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To: Joseph Silent who wrote (101448)	6/23/2013 5:19:04 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218881

>>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. ;)

To: Joseph Silent who wrote (101448)	6/23/2013 7:15:30 PM
From: skinowski	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218881

If I'd be arguing for the Left side, I'd do it from the point of view of altruism, and that we're all in it together, and of being my brother's keeper. Basically, that's what they are doing. It's probably not all that hard to do - since all those concepts are rooted deeply in our culture. It is, indeed, more complicated to argue on behalf of liberty and individualism. It happens to be a "brainier" concept, less emotional and not quite as readily visible. It also happens to be more constructive and productive, in many respects.