Democrats And Republican Play Telephone

There once was a game of telephone between 30 people. What started as "Ice Cream" ended as "Beach Ball." This sort of miscommunication is very popular in the political world. For example Props 66 & 67 in Oregon. Watching the public announcements for each side was pointless. They were not even talking about the same thing. My little sister even said that to me. She asked what they were about because one side was yelling "Down with ice cream" and the other was yelling "Up with the beach ball!"

I think what we need to realize is there is not one evil party. Like if you join the Democrats/Republicans you're wicked! No. We need to understand where the other is coming from before we start some march against them. What we of one party are upset about is actually what the other party sees as a justifying means to an end, and getting mad at someone for doing something they believe is right will get you nowhere. They will not want to hear any of what you have to say, you'll embarrass your entire party, and become part of their confirmation bias that everyone in your party is wicked/ignorant.

One would think grown adults could have respectful, peaceful, discussion about change and priorities, but no. They act condescending, gripping their sarcastic remarks to the world through television, magazines, and the internet. No wonder no one wants to switch parties! The other side is just yelling at them telling them they are stupid and ignorant. Positive results are not being found because productive discussion is NOT happening. 

Start seeing things from the other side's perspective and you'll find they are not evil, and you can more effectively talk with them about why your opinion differs on the subject. You'll both learn something, even if that something is just how to talk with a member of the opposite party.