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How can I become more comfortable advocating free market ideas?

In the past, I have found opportunities to express free market opinions to friends and acquaintances. However, I have found that in doing so, I lose focus on what matters most to me (i.e. my work and family) and my stress level spikes. For instance, commenting on a friends Facebook post where he scorned the wealthiest individuals in society, I found that my sleep was significantly impacted for about 7 days. During the first day I had to calm myself down many times to respond to my friend's ad hominem replies. My physical conditions included shaky hands, damp armpits, and chattering teeth. All of that is presumably from an adrenaline response. Currently, I have come to the conclusion that I don’t know how to comfortably advocate free market ideas while maintaining my life, health, and happiness. I see this as me lacking a skill, not an innate failing. So am I doomed to keep my mouth shut? Can I learn these skills? If so, how and where?

AlfredStappenbeck, 07.02.2014, 13:28
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Ragnar Weskar, 23.04.2014, 20:30
I don't know where you live. I estimate by your friend jealous-hostile reaction about the wealthy you live in one the northeast communist states for example, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and more. Yes, you can learn these skills. I would suggest if possible find where you are your friend or other party agree on in the free market concept. I don't think you are obligated in logic to respond to an ad hominem, just keep in mind that your opponent said it though. After you find agreement try to understand why they agree with those concepts. Listen carefully(not thinking about what you will say next) really listen in order to persuade you need to use the tools of observation. At this point if you listened carefully as I suggested you will anticipate their next argument and be able to determine if you have any chance of persuading. If you notice any contradictions though in their argument or they become unreasonable politely make that the end of discussion. If they are that unreasonable its not even worth, but don't take what I said at face value try your own strategies, too.
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