Why do people ask political questions when they're just making statements?
473490
Because they're deluded into thinking people walk away from their PCs and have taken their statements at face value when in fact people only respond in order to gain more points.
1117284
I understand your point.  I think it has to do with the fact that people are intensely stuck into categorizing. If a person considers him or herself to be liberal. They will normally take a harsh view on a conservative question that is not asked in a meaningful way. Or the other way, if a liberal question starts off with "why did bush kill our soldiers?" you will get an angry response from the right. That is why I asked the question that you answered. We have always been a society of labels. As far back as this countries founding there were labels on people for their political views or origin. Today it just takes an ever so hateful view and ignorance.
404758
People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.
223952
To provoke an interesting response, to validate your own point of view, to see other people's points of view that might diverge from your own, to test the validity of a question (like putting a car through a wind tunnel.) Hmm... that's all I can think of.
1062441
The significance of that question not only lies within the boundaries of the United States, but in all countries.\n\nIt seems that people of any political persuasion deem it necessary to oppose any idea that other parties implement or come up with, even if they themselves were thinking it before hand.\n\nThere are good Liberals and bad Liberals just as there are good Conservatives and bad ones. The general populous can state an opinion and for the most part debate it on a level field with usual successful results, it's just that in order to totally screw things up, those debating have "politician" attached to their title.\n\nWe all as humans, seem to believe that we are always right while the other person is usually wrong, and therefore give little heed to what others deem important. Human nature not only makes us ignorant to things being said around us, it also gives us the "pride" of never accepting responsibility for our actions.\n\nThe old saying of equal representation gives all people the rights to speak and be heard...it just doesn't give us the right to have our opinions accepted.
703402
i think it is because they might be trying to tell you something. you don't now why just ask them maybe something is going on that you should know about. or they are just being defiant.
308315
If you know someone who is down with politics, then ask them.
464227
I think questions are asked out of curiosity. So it is well safe to say you ask questions about things opposite your beliefs. \nHuman nature seems to question other people's lines of thought but it is hard for someone to look within themselves, even when they are told to. Just a thought.
456755
Its not inappropriate.  Many people often don’t like to discuss such things because they can’t really define why they support, or don’t support, a particular candidate.  They often don’t really understand the issues.  \n\nWhy get into a discussion when you can define your justifications of what you want to do?  Its easy to just say, “I don’t discuss politics.”
1085563
Some people just like to stir things up by asking a question that will get a rise out of people.\n\nOn the other hand, people sometimes like to answer a question to get a rise out of the asker.\n\nNow which one is this?
991051
Because it's just so *fun* to post blatantly ridiculous political "questions" that turn into arguements on Yahoo! Answers.\n\nBelieve me, I'm sick of it, too.
606642
Because any straight answer will be used out of context against them at a later date. Any statement without enough reservations to clog the idea will end up in a campaign commercial against them, showing how heartless they are.\n\nJust look at most of the political answers on this service. You never see any straight answers, just comments on how evil someone else is.
789508
Why don't you ask a question you really want answered? Looks like you just want an argument.
644684
Well, isn't asking questions like you ask a way of looking for debate? I happen to agree with your viewpoint, but when I see a question like "Why can't we all be good Americans & just support our great President Bush?", I get pretty hot under the collar myself. People like to argue, and hope to somehow "convince" you that you are wrong. Human nature. Keep asking questions, not just here, but everywhere.
76449
Because people ask impotent questions instead of mounting relevant protests.
902482
Its usually more subtle than that. A candidate might choose their words cautiously to avoid being pinned down on specifics may make general comments that make them to appear in favor of or against a particular issue. Depending on their audience.\n\nFor example a candidate might say "I am for secure borders and against amnesty" in one breath and then say something like "I am in favor of a guest worker program" in the next. This appears contradictory but its all in the words.\n\nThey play the word game to quote an infamous politician "it depends on what the meaning of is, is". \n\nIts easy to see why politicians are not trusted.
250300
I think a lot of people want to answer questions that no one is asking them.  So they create "questions" that allow them to express themselves.