I haven't never really 180'd on anything, I pretty much believe what I've always believed in. I think life has made me change my overall outlook of life in general from an optimist to a pessimist. But that's more philosophy change, than politically though one could argue looking at reality vs what sounds good, did greatly change my political perspective and my overall outlook on people and life. But honestly, I'm pretty the same person. ([s]maybe slightly more bitter toward life and at the same time being far less depressed than I used to be.[/s]) :/

The internet and the people that surrounded me probably made me an even stronger liberal (or more accurately libertarian/anti-authoritarian) on most social issues. And at the same time realizing the many grey areas of those social issues, of how extremists can be slightly ridiculous and I can acknowledge 'the slippery slope fallacy' is almost a valid argument. Knowing people are never satisfied and will always want more. People's seemingly endless hypocrisy probably made me care more about politics than the average person my age or just in general frankly given how uninformed the general population seems to be. Though very recently, I've grown rather tired of politics. Seeing too many assholes, that can't separate general politics from personal matters.

[@mdk] They say being an asshole and trying to force your opinions will NEVER change one's true beliefs. But hell, maybe edgy teenagers and religious zealots are on to something after all. *sarcasm*

[@Derpestein] Not great no, but at least it's better than others ones I see on here. :P