When we ask a question that we want others to agree with, why do we ask it?

So people will agree with us.

This is a political discussion board. Politics is the activity of controlling people or government(s).

In an authoritarian society, politicians try to control people's actions.

In a free society, politicians try to control people's ideas.

America is a free society.

There are lots of people posting here for lots of different reasons but i believe the ones you are referring to fall somewhere on the following spectrum:

-At one end are the "sheep" that are seeking affirmation of the ideas they don't understand but have been told to believe.

-A the other end are people that resent the disemination of misinformation and are trying to discredit it.

I don't know but it cost you 5 points and I don't agree with it.

(first question): We're looking for validation, so we feel less alone. People have varying needs for this, but it's a universal human need to have people agree with (validate) you.

(second question): what do you think?

(third question): perhaps we are not interested.

:-)

Its called fishing.......fishing to see how many like minded individuals are hanging out at that moment. And it builds self esteem in men with small penises :)