Hopeful Sign?

I certainly think Washington could use some more of this.

I really do not understand those people who let political arguments get so out of hand they take it personally. Most of my friends do not agree with me politcally, and we discuss it often. As long as everyone is reasonable, what's the problem? I think a lot of people go on trying to convince someone of a position they hold so deeply that they just know it's correct and get more and more frustrated when they cannot convince another. Here's a solution- don't bother to try. You will not change someone's mind about a depply held conviction in one conversation, so save your breath. Be the bigger person and agree to disagree while finding common ground somewhere else. If you are arguing with someone who merely talks in rhetoric without letting the facts get in their way, stop. You cannot win. They are not listening to you to be persuaded, they are only awaiting their next opportunity to make a smart remark. Move on to someone you can help.