tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10120139.post3592149122220170327..comments2023-10-16T02:42:13.857-07:00Comments on Shadow of the Waxwing: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?S.M. Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790067061938701596noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10120139.post-61436957065521527232007-10-26T23:55:00.000-07:002007-10-26T23:55:00.000-07:00True. And I'm learning that it's as true among 9/1...True. And I'm learning that it's as true among 9/11 Truthers and peace activists and conspiracy theorists as in any other belief group - you'd think folks with a minority POV would want to stick together, but they have as much pride as anyone else.S.M. Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790067061938701596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10120139.post-76275691920332657652007-10-26T19:29:00.000-07:002007-10-26T19:29:00.000-07:00Generally speaking, those people who are unwilling...Generally speaking, those people who are unwilling to entertain alternative views are too insecure in their own beliefs to risk having them challenged. Usually these beliefs hinge on one or two pivotal points, that, if challenged, make the entire belief structure break down - so they protect those one or two key beliefs no matter what "logic" it takes.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129109937230440481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10120139.post-50530544589271802612007-10-25T01:40:00.000-07:002007-10-25T01:40:00.000-07:00I know what you mean. After an hour of talking on ...I know what you mean. After an hour of talking on the phone, this guy couldn't comprehend that he might be in the wrong. Must be nice to know everything, eh? <BR/><BR/>We've created a very rude society.S.M. Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790067061938701596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10120139.post-34000342099029847052007-10-24T21:59:00.000-07:002007-10-24T21:59:00.000-07:00Well, I'm with ya. I get emails from certain peop...Well, I'm with ya. I get emails from certain people saying derogatory things about my viewpoint, or trying to get me to change my views, which won't happen. All the emails really do is piss me off because it's the person's way of not accepting that people can think different things.Notta Wallflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834849368518301856noreply@blogger.com