When someone you oppose is saying something you really oppose, it can be hard to stay calm and principled. This seems to be a problem for a lot of people.
You can be angry, but you shouldn't let your anger control you. You should control it.
I am always extremely suspicious when I get that feeling of insecure anger while... talking to people about politics. Usually it's a sign of cognitive dissonance; your subconscious knows you believe contradictory things. It's a sign you might need to examine some of your beliefs.
Good news is it's a good sign post. It means you can figure some things out if you so choose. For this reason I try to welcome it.
When someone you oppose is saying something you really oppose, it can be hard to stay calm and principled. This seems to be a problem for a lot of people.
JC:
He who is not angry when there is just cause for anger is IMMORAL.
Why?
Because anger looks to the good of justice.
And if you can live amid injustice without anger, you are IMMORAL as well as UNJUST.
Thomas Aquinas
You can be angry, but you shouldn't let your anger control you. You should control it.
I am always extremely suspicious when I get that feeling of insecure anger while... talking to people about politics. Usually it's a sign of cognitive dissonance; your subconscious knows you believe contradictory things. It's a sign you might need to examine some of your beliefs.
Good news is it's a good sign post. It means you can figure some things out if you so choose. For this reason I try to welcome it.