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Iowa_Flames_Fan · 05-31-2008, 06:35 PM

On CP, we often get political discussions, and sometimes they get a little acrimonious. The anonymity of the internet may be one cause--but once in a while a discussion occurs on a topic--be it global warming, Todd Bertuzzi, Superman vs. Batman, whatever--where you find someone who holds the opposing view to your own who really earns your respect. They may not convince you to change your mind, but you gain a greater understanding of their point of view, and you realize that there are real persuasive arguments for the opposing position.

I've had this experience a number of times. I think it might be fun to send out a shout-out to our "formidable opponents"--somebody that we almost always disagree with, but who in the course of a debate really earned our respect and taught us something we wouldn't have learned otherwise.

I'll start--for me the list begins with Cowperson (who's still MIA, right?) but also includes Bingo, Displaced Flames Fan, and a few others that I can't remember.

Is there anybody that you disagreed with vehemently who earned your admiration anyway?

05-31-2008, 06:35 PM	#1
Iowa_Flames_Fan Referee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Over the hill Exp:	Who's Your Formidable Opponent? On CP, we often get political discussions, and sometimes they get a little acrimonious. The anonymity of the internet may be one cause--but once in a while a discussion occurs on a topic--be it global warming, Todd Bertuzzi, Superman vs. Batman, whatever--where you find someone who holds the opposing view to your own who really earns your respect. They may not convince you to change your mind, but you gain a greater understanding of their point of view, and you realize that there are real persuasive arguments for the opposing position. I've had this experience a number of times. I think it might be fun to send out a shout-out to our "formidable opponents"--somebody that we almost always disagree with, but who in the course of a debate really earned our respect and taught us something we wouldn't have learned otherwise. I'll start--for me the list begins with Cowperson (who's still MIA, right?) but also includes Bingo, Displaced Flames Fan, and a few others that I can't remember. Is there anybody that you disagreed with vehemently who earned your admiration anyway?