Re:Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
by enraged_camel on Friday August 23, 2013 @03:15PM
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There's a huge difference between being willing to discuss and debate ideas, and being actually open to changing one's opinions on the subject.
Re:Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
by bhauer on Friday August 23, 2013 @04:29PM
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I suppose. But those two notions are related, and I think appealing to an interest to discuss and debate honestly without fear of jumping to name-calling is a peaceful way to go about changing minds. I absolutely will never change minds if I belittle my adversary.
As another anecdote, I have met many conservatives who are willing to discuss and debate ideas. None of these conservatives I have met has acted or said anything that suggests they believe women are incapable of management.
I have met chauvinists and I have met conservatives. I don't see a whole lot of correlation.