78 () posted 2 years ago by ThatsAlright 2 years ago by ThatsAlright +78 / -0 93 comments share 93 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It has nothing to do with liberalism though.
It would be equally applicable to a Roman Senator who in 149 BC would say "hey, maybe we shouldn't destroy Carthage because they haven't done anything wrong".
Making arguments is trying to get the audience closer to your POV, nothing more.