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« on: June 30, 2009, 10:26:18 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2009, 10:52:47 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

What you just described is called "hypocrisy" Smiley

Oh, and yes, speed limits in the U.S. should definitely be raised...!
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2009, 11:10:47 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

Yes, and yes. You'd be a giant hypocrite if you don't take your actions into consideration.
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2009, 11:21:27 AM »
« Edited: June 30, 2009, 11:23:36 AM by str8 up baller »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

What you just described is called "hypocrisy" Smiley

Oh, and yes, speed limits in the U.S. should definitely be raised...!

I figured the H word would be used. 

Like the example i gave.  Just because the senator speeds doesn't now mean he should support rising the speed limit.

Mixing your personal conduct with your public policy positions is a recipe for disaster IMO.

I think this is a question more aimed at what i see going on on the forum among posters.  In reality politicans have personal views they don't dare express. politically.
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2009, 11:23:16 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

What you just described is called "hypocrisy" Smiley

Oh, and yes, speed limits in the U.S. should definitely be raised...!

Not really.

Like the example i gave.  Just because the senator speeds doesn't now mean he should support rising the speed limit.

Mixing your personal conduct with your public policy positions is a recipe for disaster IMO.

I think this is a question more aimed at what i see going on on the forum among posters.  In reality politicans have personal views they don't dare express. politically.

Ah the old "Do as I say, not as I do"? Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2009, 11:27:35 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

What you just described is called "hypocrisy" Smiley

Oh, and yes, speed limits in the U.S. should definitely be raised...!

Not really.

Like the example i gave.  Just because the senator speeds doesn't now mean he should support rising the speed limit.

Mixing your personal conduct with your public policy positions is a recipe for disaster IMO.

I think this is a question more aimed at what i see going on on the forum among posters.  In reality politicans have personal views they don't dare express. politically.

Ah the old "Do as I say, not as I do"? Smiley

Yes, it is.

However its reality isn't it?
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2009, 11:31:22 AM »

I find myself wondering why so many posters get upset because others don't let their personal conduct influence their political thinking.   I may smoke pot, have sex parties etc.
But should this affect my Public policy positions?

Another example would be a senator who speeds past the posted speed limit.  Should he now be for rising the speed limit?

What you just described is called "hypocrisy" Smiley

Oh, and yes, speed limits in the U.S. should definitely be raised...!

Not really.

Like the example i gave.  Just because the senator speeds doesn't now mean he should support rising the speed limit.

Mixing your personal conduct with your public policy positions is a recipe for disaster IMO.

I think this is a question more aimed at what i see going on on the forum among posters.  In reality politicans have personal views they don't dare express. politically.

Ah the old "Do as I say, not as I do"? Smiley

Yes, it is.

However its reality isn't it?

Indeed, it is reality, but that doesn't make it less hypocritical.
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« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2009, 11:48:36 AM »

Should?  Maybe not.  But do they?  Absolutely.  If our actions contradict our beliefs, we change our beliefs, not our actions.  And anyone who says otherwise in this thread is a hypocrite Wink
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« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2009, 03:08:26 PM »
« Edited: June 30, 2009, 03:10:53 PM by Mechaman »

I'm too much of an immoral douchebag to tell other people what to do, that's why I'm a libertarian Smiley

In light of recent scandals I'll probably have to go with yes on this one. If one is pro family yet smoke crack and screw hookers on the weekend no one will take them seriously. Although I have to say people like liberal christians who are pro gay rights or pro choice may be an exception because while they do have a moral compass they don't force other people to follow it.
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« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2009, 04:06:18 PM »

Depends. If what you favor a strict code of conduct yes, obviously you need to live by that. Favoring certain freedoms for yourself and less for everyone else is hypocritical and breeds corruption.
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