Opinions??

wriglucy

So, my aunt posted something on facebook that was political. And some lady TOTALLY bit her head off, and flat out told her she was wrong. So I stood up to her. So..here's my question...if someone posted something political on facebook that went against what you believe, would you let it go? Or have to say something about it?

I personally...would let it go. Everyone has their own opinions, and pretty much...that's what politics is, opinions.

What would you do?

ajbeans

If it was something that was important to me, I might address it. I don't post hot topics myself, and I tend to ignore political stuff on Facebook because I just don't care that much, but I don't have a problem with people who do. It makes sense. When you bring up something in a public forum like Facebook, you have to know that you're inviting other people's opinions. If you don't want to hear opposing arguments, it's probably best not to post it on Facebook.

spacecase76

let it go, unless it just totally irked me, and I had evidence that said she was wrong. I would never argue my opinion vs. theirs. Maybe in real life...not on facebook. I try to keep FB politic-free and light.

NightOwl1

While I keep my political life completely separate from MFP, I'm actually very political in real life and on facebook. I usually ignore posts that I find really offensive to my beliefs. Sometimes people will jump in on my posts to try to start a fight. What I've ended up doing is hiding the news feed of some of my friends who posts things that I would want to get in fights on, and I have created a friends list of certain people who try to get in fights on my political posts. When I make the political posts on FB, I hide the post from that group, and it usually eliminates the drama.

Luckymam

It would depend on what it was. If it was racist, sexist or homophobic, then I'd fight my corner. If it was just "David Cameron wears better clothes than Ed Milliband", then I'd just ignore it.

I choose my battles carefully!

MSDRIZZ

I think I would let it go unless I knew the person was mature enough to handle a discussion without resorting to insults. A person opens politics up for discussion by posting things that are political in nature. I had one person on my facebook that posted about 15 political comments and articles in one day. I blocked her. I think if people are insulting for any reason they are not your friend and they need to be blocked.

Carl01

I am very political as well but there is a time and a place for things as well as more important (friendship) issues sometimes.
If it was a complete stranger and wouldn`t have repercussions that you don`t wish for then maybe but probably best if you asked your aunt first.
It may be a friend of hers and she wants to keep it that way.

earthy_lady

I would hide them from my news feed so I wouldn't see what they post unless I went looking for it. If I disagreed with them enough I'd delete them as a friend, but for reasonable matters of differing opinion I would just ignore their remarks.

sarahsmom1

I would let it go, you need to realize that when something is said it is an opinion not a fact. 2+2=4 is a fact. What your opinion is neither right or wrong it is a opinion whither you agree or disagree. Unless you want to debate.

sillygoose1977

I am extremely opinionated about politics but I keep it off Facebook. If you post something about your beliefs on facebook then you open yourself up to other opinions. It's your right to post what you want, but everyone else has the right to post thier opposing beliefs. It's the beauty of a free country.

wriglucy

I would let it go, you need to realize that when something is said it is an opinion not a fact. 2+2=4 is a fact. What your opinion is neither right or wrong it is a opinion whither you agree or disagree. Unless you want to debate.

Agreed! My aunt just said something like "Thank you for trying to balance the budget" or something like that. And someone was like "what? Do you know what that means? You need to read more" blah blah blah. Really, I think her comment was fine, and not offensive at all. So I stood up for her saying that everyone has a right to their opinion. And she felt like saying that, then she had every right to do so.

lilRicki

I wouldn't tear their head off, but I would start a debate...make them convince me that they're right. Ask them how they came up with that. It's more of an information session than raming my political ideologies down someone else's throat.

Jovialation

I dont do political debates...or even discussions, really. I think the whole political game and game of life is silly.
I've got enough to think about in my life (I know, totally selfish) without worrying about the entire country or world.

sophiajackson99

I think when you write something political, that you are inviting controversial commentary. I suppose the other girl could have let it go... but the other person could have not written it too. That's what I think!!

Mrs_McFadden

This is why I despise FB.
Everyone wants to be on your friends list that is in your life..and hence I haven't been on mine in..literally months.
They can't handle the truth.
Meaning they really don't want to know what I really think..
So often I get chain emails from certain in laws..I'm a liberal but I'm usually very tolerant of other views. I really don't need that crammed down my throat everywhere I turn, it's already bad enough I exist in Texas srsly.
Point is- if someone wanted to do spew on FB I might dismiss it completely since I see that crap on regular basis in all of my email boxes from my stupid relatives. Or if I was in a certain mood I might make a snarky but funny remark that they would probably get really angry with me about. So I attempt not to engage. My tongue has been bitten many times.

sillygoose1977

This is why I despise FB.
Everyone wants to be on your friends list that is in your life..and hence I haven't been on mine in..literally months.
They can't handle the truth.
Meaning they really don't want to know what I really think..
So often I get chain emails from certain in laws..I'm a liberal but I'm usually very tolerant of other views. I really don't need that crammed down my throat everywhere I turn, it's already bad enough I exist in Texas srsly.
Point is- if someone wanted to do spew on FB I might dismiss it completely since I see that crap on regular basis in all of my email boxes from my stupid relatives. Or if I was in a certain mood I might make a snarky but funny remark that they would probably get really angry with me about. So I attempt not to engage. My tongue has been bitten many times.

I feel your pain. I'm a liberal and I'm originally from Texas.

RoadDog

This is why I despise FB.
Everyone wants to be on your friends list that is in your life..and hence I haven't been on mine in..literally months.
They can't handle the truth.
Meaning they really don't want to know what I really think..
So often I get chain emails from certain in laws..I'm a liberal but I'm usually very tolerant of other views. I really don't need that crammed down my throat everywhere I turn, it's already bad enough I exist in Texas srsly.
Point is- if someone wanted to do spew on FB I might dismiss it completely since I see that crap on regular basis in all of my email boxes from my stupid relatives. Or if I was in a certain mood I might make a snarky but funny remark that they would probably get really angry with me about. So I attempt not to engage. My tongue has been bitten many times.

Don't sugar coat it. How do you really feel?

lilRicki

That's kind of like being Green in Alberta...it's damn hard

Mrs_McFadden

This is why I despise FB.
Everyone wants to be on your friends list that is in your life..and hence I haven't been on mine in..literally months.
They can't handle the truth.
Meaning they really don't want to know what I really think..
So often I get chain emails from certain in laws..I'm a liberal but I'm usually very tolerant of other views. I really don't need that crammed down my throat everywhere I turn, it's already bad enough I exist in Texas srsly.
Point is- if someone wanted to do spew on FB I might dismiss it completely since I see that crap on regular basis in all of my email boxes from my stupid relatives. Or if I was in a certain mood I might make a snarky but funny remark that they would probably get really angry with me about. So I attempt not to engage. My tongue has been bitten many times.

Don't sugar coat it. How do you really feel?

HAHA..Roaddog, people have said that very statement to me IRL, I'm no stranger to that.

I'm not trying to offend any conservatives, so I'm sorry. But I feel inundated. Also, please know that I think there are very very intelligent conservatives, that I absolutely respect and adore. Those aren't the ones sending me spurious emails though :]

fitnesspirateninja

I try really hard to not discuss politics on Facebook because I have relatives, friends, and random people from elementary school on there. I don't really see much point to the Facebook debate. However, when I see something that really offends me, I can't help myself. I've hidden a few people from my newsfeed because I don't want to get into it with them. I just want to look at pictures and goof off.