If you have ever entered into a political debate, you should understand that politics is usually intriguing, complicated but never easy. It's far too simplistic to try and categorize individuals as being on the political left or political right.
If you've ever entered into a political debate, you'll know that politics is usually intriguing, confusing but never simple. It is far too simplistic to try to categorize people as being on the political left or political right. When you ask 10 persons to explain what being a Democrat means probably you will get 10 different replies. The same goes for Republicans. Even within the political parties you'll get a variety of thoughts veering from the far left to moderate and perhaps even far right on several factors. This has lead to some people suggesting that a third party is needed.
A political debate needs to be an opportunity for folks to place their opinions across and argue, politely, with their competitors. The winner of a debate is the one having the most convincing argument. That is the theory. The fact is a bit different. When you have 2 people involved in a public debate, the individual who is considered as the winner is usually the one who has more charm and charisma. They're better able to put their point across and are able to present their views in the language of the listener. They may even look better. It is noted that President Obama's natural appearance and charm didn't do him any harm in the political field. This is a fact of human character that we often side on the part of the person who seems the best rather than the views they hold.
Observing a political debate may be enjoyable and educational if it is held in the correct format and is appropriately controlled. Unfortunately nearly always they end up in a shouting match between the 2 candidates/parties with verbal personal attacks featuring very frequently. If you are involved in a discussion about politics always keep your composure and listen to the opinions of the other side. You don't know but they could have some thing interesting to speak about.