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Why people constantly like to talk about Politics or Religion?

Shouldn't these two subjects be personal?

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    Riffster - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Riffster Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:35AM

    Politics and religion often define our societies - they are essential to understanding the nature of our social environments, and yet almost all religious and political institutions are run by the corrupt and power hungry for their own benefit, rather than the benefits of those they purport to serve.

    Given that premise, I would say that we don't discuss them enough. More political engagement by the populace would reduce the power of the politico-religious oligarch that does us so much harm

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  1. Kletti - 26-30 years old

    Reply by Kletti Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:39AM

    Oh, I quite disagree with you, sir. I do not think that all politicians are corrupt or work for their own benefit, just as you described in your previous answers. After all, they are just looking out for our best - which is, of course, our money, which would in turn mean that you are right, but yet, I still disagree. Also, the statement that more political engagement by the population of one country does not necessarily reduce the power of the elected leader of one country.

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  2. Riffster - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by Riffster Jul 30th, 2012 at 11:12AM

    So you admit I'm right but disagree. Excellent position to hold I applaud you. And I expect you're right, it political engagement by the people doesn't necessarily mean a reduction in power but it does mean increased scrutiny and the political class working for the citizens of the state rather than for their own vested and corporate interests.

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16 Answers to "Why people constantly like to talk about Politics or Religion?"

  1. ABCDEF7 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by ABCDEF7 Jul 30th, 2012 at 10:40AM

    Because these are two thing they don't have control over, but they effects their life, so they can only talk about them

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  2. weirdcolor - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by weirdcolor Jul 30th, 2012 at 10:12AM

    Because they are the topics where everybody thinks 'I am right and the others are wrong', so there's a lot to argue.

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  3. Janife - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by Janife Jul 30th, 2012 at 8:00AM

    It is a good way of getting people to talk. I teach English to foreigners of all different nationalities in mixed classes, of course they are of different religions too, Christians, Muslims, a few Jews, Buddhists, Atheists, etc, and they all have different political views. Sometimes I have noticed if their English grammar is not too good I need to get them to talk so sometimes I purposely drop in a question about politics or religion and suddenly the people are talking without thinking about grammar rules or how to form sentences, they just speak and I think "is that the same student who was struggling a while ago to get a sentence together?" They speak with emotion because they feel strongly about something or have definite opinions about it. Of course in my class we respect everyone's point of view. But it really is good for discussion purposes. Sometimes we talk about religion in general or politics in general not about our own personal views.

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  4. NeverNeverMan - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by NeverNeverMan Jul 30th, 2012 at 6:47AM

    Because people bul***it ALL the time :-)

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  5. englishsteve - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by englishsteve Jul 30th, 2012 at 6:41AM

    Because our individual decisions about politics and religion affect everybody's lives - so it's much bigger than personal. If, for example, my neighbour votes for an extremist party like the UK's Conservatives, who want to hand our taxpayer-owned National Health Service to the corporate sector, that will have a direct effect on my life and the rest of the community. So I'm gonna have pretty strong views about it!

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  6. Lelli33 - 13-15 years old - female

    Posted by Lelli33 Jul 30th, 2012 at 6:29AM

    well both those things kinda rule the world, or are definitely a big part of it and effect so many people, and i guess theres a lot of it to talk about
    and its up to the people talking about it whether they want it to be personal or not

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  7. dougle - 66-70 years old - male

    Posted by dougle Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:49AM

    It`s because religion is political, and politics are religious, you can`t escape one without other catching the other like a bad dose of `flu, we need comforting.

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  8. Kletti - 26-30 years old

    Posted by Kletti Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:39AM

    It's fun to discuss stupid topics and stupid people.

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  9. Lushiro - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by Lushiro Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:38AM

    those subjects are very dry and very boring.

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  10. storywriter2 - 46-50 years old

    Posted by storywriter2 Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:37AM

    Ain't nothin' like airing your views!

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  11. Bonnie2400 - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by Bonnie2400 Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:34AM

    Because passion is funny to watch in others and irritating to yourself when someone presses it.

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  12. rudedevil01 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by rudedevil01 Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:34AM

    Because they dont have sex lives

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  13. tenente - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by tenente Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:34AM

    because they have no sense of humor? :D

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  14. Dragon3lf - 18-21 years old

    Posted by Dragon3lf Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:33AM

    Because they lack imagination.

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  15. faeryflutterthe1andonly - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by faeryflutterthe1andonly Jul 30th, 2012 at 5:33AM

    They want to argue.

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