Someone sent me their quote of the week and it got my political mind in gear. It was a quote of the late Malcolm Ford.
“ It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much about the problem.”
Malcolm Forbes (1919 - 1990)
How well that fits in the political arena. So often we hear trite, silly or outright false opinions from people who should do a little homework before they speak..
Most issues are broad and cut both for and against our opinions. We should at least have done a modicum of research before we utter words about a particular issue. It makes me remember the scripture that says “a fool is wise in his own sight”. Words without significant thought are usually foolish at best.
Neither political party is absent from this statement. Even our current legislators are guilty of speaking of that which they know little.
Seems to me that words should be measured as to their accuracy. Words should mirror body language. Words should convey a position well. Words should not create tension or combativeness.
Your opponent will more likely respect you if your words are accurate and articulated well with respect. Your opponent may be brought over to your view if you communicate well and articulate your positions with accuracy and understanding of the subject.
Yes it is easier to suggest solutions to problems we don’t understand. However we have lost respect to those who do. I consider that a poor trade off. Don’t you?
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