But just like in sports, we pick sides not because we truly care about who wins, but because it is natural and easier and more fun to root for one side. I try to keep my emotions out of my rational argumentation, and I try not to predict what I'm emotionally hoping for. On most things I'm even emotionally neutral. For example, US immigrants vs ICE - I truly do not care emotionally either way; Russia vs Ukraine I'm a bit more emotionally on Russia's side, but logically I'm on Ukraine's side, which is very hard for me to manage. But Israel vs _anybody_ and I'm on _anybody_'s side right now. Somebody! Anybody!