something inside me died today...

a childhood friend of mine for 10 years, which is now my roomie, and i entered one of our many heated debates, this time about the economical crisis. now, my friend is semi-interrested in politics, but i sorta usually have the upper hand since i research cases a bit more before i discuss em. even so, i value his points, and find it interresting to see things from a different angle.

but today he managed to utter "bush is the reason for the economical crisis cause he spent all americas money on the military and himself, and obama is now cleaning up bush' mess". after hearing that, i just started laughing (not the happy laughter, the kinda facepalm-laughing) and told him to start reading, something that (obviously) infuriated him

QUESTION: problem is, after this i dont feel i can take anything he says seriously anymore. this statement was so pathetic and unresearched. i mean, everytime he utters a statement, i just feel its in league with the previously mentioned comment. i feel our friendship have taken a severe blow, i even have problems listening to him talking about daily random stuff! anyone here experienced something like this, or got any hints what to do? hes a really good friend, and i would hate that something as petty as this would ruin our friendship.

Over a difference of opinion? Bush did spend way too much money....of that he is correct.

I think you're taking this a little too seriously.

a childhood friend of mine for 10 years, which is now my roomie, and i entered one of our many heated debates, this time about the economical crisis. now, my friend is semi-interrested in politics, but i sorta usually have the upper hand since i research cases a bit more before i discuss em. even so, i value his points, and find it interresting to see things from a different angle.

but today he managed to utter "bush is the reason for the economical crisis cause he spent all americas money on the military and himself, and obama is now cleaning up bush' mess". after hearing that, i just started laughing (not the happy laughter, the kinda facepalm-laughing) and told him to start reading, something that (obviously) infuriated him

QUESTION: problem is, after this i dont feel i can take anything he says seriously anymore. this statement was so pathetic and unresearched. i mean, everytime he utters a statement, i just feel its in league with the previously mentioned comment. i feel our friendship have taken a severe blow, i even have problems listening to him talking about daily random stuff! anyone here experienced something like this, or got any hints what to do? hes a really good friend, and i would hate that something as petty as this would ruin our friendship.

You, good sir, just learned a life lesson my dad was fortunate enough to tell me:

"Do not talk religion or politics with those you care about unless you are sure you are of like minds."

Just dont do it, OK. Its such a stupid, stupid thing to risk friendship over lol.

Over a difference of opinion? Bush did spend way too much money....of that he is correct.

LJS9502_basic

If you want to fix your relationship, then just stop having heated debates, unless that is what you two liked doing the most together...

Yeah.Grow a pair of balls and don't be a douche over a difference of opinion.

Was it a hamster? I only read the title, so pardon me if I'm missing some context.xaos

Lemmiwinks, no!

:lol:

Was it a hamster? I only read the title, so pardon me if I'm missing some context.xaos

When arguing politics people usually just get entrenched in their own beliefs.

Maybe you guys shouldn't argue about politics anymore, bond over some mario kart, it will heal those wounds.

[QUOTE="xaos"]Was it a hamster? I only read the title, so pardon me if I'm missing some context.mattykovax

When arguing politics people usually just get entrenched in their own beliefs.

Maybe you guys shouldn't argue about politics anymore, bond over some mario kart, it will heal those wounds.

DaBrainz

Either that, or get one of you to toss the controller through the TV out of pure frusteration. :P

[QUOTE="mattykovax"][QUOTE="xaos"]Was it a hamster? I only read the title, so pardon me if I'm missing some context.Infinite-Zr0

When arguing politics people usually just get entrenched in their own beliefs.

Maybe you guys shouldn't argue about politics anymore, bond over some mario kart, it will heal those wounds.

DaBrainz

mountains out of molehills, much? A much too much. quit being so dramatic.

Over a difference of opinion? Bush did spend way too much money....of that he is correct.

LJS9502_basic

Why would you lose faith in a friend just because of what he thinks?

You arrogant snob.

I don't see what the big deal is. My friends say stupid things, I say stupid things, we all say stupid things. Just learn to move on.

I think you're taking this a little too seriously.

Legendaryscmt

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

When arguing politics people usually just get entrenched in their own beliefs.

Maybe you guys shouldn't argue about politics anymore, bond over some mario kart, it will heal those wounds.

DJ-Lafleur

Either that, or get one of you to toss the controller through the TV out of pure frusteration. :P

Nothing like a broken tv to take your mind off of politics.

hes heard about the real reason, but totally ignored it. biBLioTek

I suggest you avoid such topics with people in the future lest you continuously have these problems.duxup

I think you're taking this a little too seriously.

Legendaryscmt

I'm 28 and have had my best friend for 26 years, do the math. I met him when I was 2 as we lived 7 house down from me. I had a problem with him 3 years ago and didn't talk to him for 1.5 years. No matter how dumb the argument (ours was a big issue, not a silly statement) If you're really that good of friends you'll overcome it all own your own :)

Yeah.Grow a pair of balls and don't be a douche over a difference of opinion.

-Misanthropic-

I'm 28 and have had my best friend for 26 years, do the math. I met him when I was 2 as we lived 7 house down from me. I had a problem with him 3 years ago and didn't talk to him for 1.5 years. No matter how dumb the argument (ours was a big issue, not a silly statement) If you're really that good of friends you'll overcome it all own your own :)

Mikey132

I'm 28 and have had my best friend for 26 years, do the math. I met him when I was 2 as we lived 7 house down from me. I had a problem with him 3 years ago and didn't talk to him for 1.5 years. No matter how dumb the argument (ours was a big issue, not a silly statement) If you're really that good of friends you'll overcome it all own your own :)

Mikey132

[QUOTE="-Misanthropic-"]

Yeah.Grow a pair of balls and don't be a douche over a difference of opinion.

biBLioTek

A.K.A being condescending and an overall douche.You're finding it hard to take your friend seriously over a silly little debate over politics.Wow... don't break a leg drama man.

[QUOTE="biBLioTek"] hes heard about the real reason, but totally ignored it. mattykovax

[QUOTE="mattykovax"][QUOTE="biBLioTek"] hes heard about the real reason, but totally ignored it. biBLioTek

[QUOTE="biBLioTek"][QUOTE="-Misanthropic-"]

Yeah.Grow a pair of balls and don't be a douche over a difference of opinion.

-Misanthropic-

A.K.A being condescending and an overall douche.You're finding it hard to take your friend seriously over a silly little debate over politics.Wow... don't break a leg drama man.

[QUOTE="biBLioTek"][QUOTE="mattykovax"]Oh please tell the REAL REASON Mr. Greenspan.mattykovax

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]

Over a difference of opinion? Bush did spend way too much money....of that he is correct.

biBLioTek

ok... gonna take this step by step for you... its not the argue thats the problem, we argue all the time. its the fact he didnt use facts, just made up some crap and spewed it out, then standing by it while i explained he was wrong. he ignored what i said and became angry at me. i say it again: its NOT the argue thats the problem, its that he doesnt check up facts and blindly believe whatever he wants to fit his own agenda.biBLioTek

Lots of people do that.So this means it IS about the argument you had.This really bothers you dosn't it? My advice? Just let it slide.. :|

[QUOTE="biBLioTek"][QUOTE="mattykovax"]Oh please tell the REAL REASON Mr. Greenspan.mattykovax

Throwing money at the problem like Bush did and what the dems are doing now is reactionary. The recession wasn't caused by Bush's over spending.

Nice putting FACT after stating an opinion though:)

[QUOTE="Mikey132"]

I'm 28 and have had my best friend for 26 years, do the math. I met him when I was 2 as we lived 7 house down from me. I had a problem with him 3 years ago and didn't talk to him for 1.5 years. No matter how dumb the argument (ours was a big issue, not a silly statement) If you're really that good of friends you'll overcome it all own your own :)

Morning_Revival

It had to do with his wife hating all his friends, so I stood up to him for them and mebecause she was really in the wrong (she gossiped about everyone of them)and he didn't like that. So I told him if he's throwing everyone else away he may as well do the same, then I walked out of his house. 1.5 years I woke up and realized he just can't be replaced so I went to his house andsomehow made up with him. Now he understands his wife dosen't like me, I don't like her but our friendship is fine now. So we get together once a week now to hang out and I just ignore her and everything is working fine.

[QUOTE="biBLioTek"]ok... gonna take this step by step for you... its not the argue thats the problem, we argue all the time. its the fact he didnt use facts, just made up some crap and spewed it out, then standing by it while i explained he was wrong. he ignored what i said and became angry at me. i say it again: its NOT the argue thats the problem, its that he doesnt check up facts and blindly believe whatever he wants to fit his own agenda.-Misanthropic-

Lots of people do that.So this means it IS about the argument you had.This really bothers you dosn't it? My advice? Just let it slide.. :|

[QUOTE="Infinite-Zr0"][QUOTE="mattykovax"]I wanted to say lemmiwinks from the south park episode.mattykovax