I Agree with me

[kelsseyy]

In P. J. O’Rourke’s essay “I Agree with Me" he discusses some of the characteristics of politicians. Although I found this article interesting, I found it difficult to understand as I am not a big fan of politics.  I had to read it over a few times, and still I am left confused.

This essay is clearly directed to people with a strong sense of

Comments

[travel_bug86]

I also am not a huge fan of politics, therefore also found this article a bit hard to understand. However, I feel you did a good job summarizing it. As far as your question, I find that it is more important to have an open mind about difference in opinions. That being said, I find that it seems to be a requirement for politicians to stand for themselves and what they believe in, rather than having more of an open mind about difference in values and beliefs.

[stochastic_mud]

For someone stating to be confused, your summary of the main ideas in "I Agree With Me" seems to me to be on target. But i will agree this piece takes a few reads to follow. To me that is like having to ask a presenter to repeat themselves.

To your question: I believe it is possible to do both. We can all stand up for what we beleive in and open up our minds to different ideas. I think that is a mark of maturity that sorely lacking in many pundits and politicians.