Hey, cut the guy some slack! He isn't really "leading" with his "political identity." Rather, he is simply making use of a handy little algorithm or "acid test," if you will, to "weed out" undateables from the get-go.
Of course, he could engage in some fancy wordplay and/or pose a few select questions that would probably yield basically the same end-results, but why not be more honest? More direct?
I am an ardent Trump supporter - yet I'd never wear a MAGA hat or otherwise "lead" with that political identity. However, if it would save me even only the cost of a single dinner with an unsufferably "woke" girl, I'd show up at every first date wearing one.
Do you realize that it might take months of dating before finally finding out that the girl you're courting has upwards of $100,000 of student debt (that you would, in effect, be expected to pay off)? Yes, the fact that she's majoring in "Underwater Basket-Weaving" should have been a clue - but stating a few simple facts early in the game could save a lot of time - for both parties!
Regards,
Sorry, but you just aren’t going to convince me in any way, that anyone who defines themselves, as a primary part of their existence and personal identity, by the political affiliation is not a psychotic, regardless of which side of the aisle they are on.
Everyone is free to handle their first dates however they like, but sorry if you think that’s is one of the most important parts of your being, you really really do need to seek professional help.
I don’t care if the woman I sat down for a date with matched my political ideology 100%, if that’s what is being discussed out of the gate at first meeting, that’s not a good sign, it’s not a sane of safe head space to exist in this world as.
All the beauty and complexity that is the human experience traveling through this world, you distill that down to your political affiliation is one of your core personal identities, you really really do need help.. and I don’t care which side of the aisle you sit on.
You are free to travel through this life however you like, you are free to make asking a date their political affiliation your #1 top priority before you even ask her name if you like... However, you are not going to convince me that anyone who defines their core self by their political affiliation is a sane and healthy individual, and I don’t care what side of the aisle they are on.
IF the first date conversation has to rely on political discussion to have a discussion, something is wrong, fundamentally wrong... A human being you have never met before and who has never met you before, and the most important place you need to see if you have common ground on is political ideology or philosophy?? Something is severely messed up with your internal compass.