"As the same friend said about Israel and Gaza, ‘How do we know?’
Isnt that the most disturbing problem we face today? How do we know that anything we read or see is real? When governments and NGO's fabricate "news" with fanatical alacrity, our entire world view is thrown into chaos. We're rudderless and drifting into uncharted territory with the destruction of humanity a real possibility. The only thing that we can do is exactly what you are doing - talk to people in real life. Thank you for the great article.
True, time consuming it is, but like real food, one must either cultivate it oneself or find a trusted grower to buy comestibles from. Ergo information. Yes it is going to take work cultivating trusted sources, but the mind is at least fed something healthy and wholesome. This is why Substack is such a promising platform, networks grow organically as each of us forage for truth. You, Selina, are planting the seeds, we are reaping substance rich food for thought. I thank you for your presence.
Regardless of which side of the aisle you're on...things are out of hand. The crazy Kamala Commie Catlady next door?? A few years ago, you'd of mowed her lawn and watered her garden for her when she was sick. And she'd of made you tons of her killer peach cobbler later in thanks, until your fam couldnt stand it anymore. That gun nut MAGA fascist across the street? You'd have rushed into his burning house to save him and his kids back in 2015...and he'd have done the same for you.
These folks, are your neighbors. A few years back...both Commie Cathy and Fascist Frank had standing invites to all your BBQs...
But now, you despise them. Hate them. Wish evil or death on them...in public. Wtf is wrong with you??? They're Americans. Just like you. People who all want to prosper... build careers, families, security, and happiness. So what if they have different ideas on how to get there...different wishes about their political leadership??
Isn't it past time for everyone to take it down a notch? Relearn mutual respect? Stop demonizing people that you know, in reality, are good people, who just have different opinions??
Wishing for whirled peas is great...but right now, I'd settle for the good old days where Frank and Cathy are both having a good time in the backyard, agreeing to disagree, in between bites.
For sure! I talk with most of my neighbors too, although I haven’t tackled polyticks since it’s mostly guys I’m talking too. We have both sides of the aisle on my street and a lot of them grew up together. The only nasty is the guy with mental health issues.
I have a theory that this is misplaced religious faith. According to Jonathan Haidt Ph.D., liberals use a much more narrow moral base than conservatives, and they don't actively engage with the sacred. However, we have brain structures that are specifically for engaging with the unseen world. [Newberg and D'Quili] If we don't choose to consciously engage with something higher than ourselves, that urge has to go somewhere... [My theory, as I said :)]
"As the same friend said about Israel and Gaza, ‘How do we know?’
Isnt that the most disturbing problem we face today? How do we know that anything we read or see is real? When governments and NGO's fabricate "news" with fanatical alacrity, our entire world view is thrown into chaos. We're rudderless and drifting into uncharted territory with the destruction of humanity a real possibility. The only thing that we can do is exactly what you are doing - talk to people in real life. Thank you for the great article.
It’s SO time consuming to figure out what’s really happening. And since it’s polyticks, it’s nothing but compromise.
True, time consuming it is, but like real food, one must either cultivate it oneself or find a trusted grower to buy comestibles from. Ergo information. Yes it is going to take work cultivating trusted sources, but the mind is at least fed something healthy and wholesome. This is why Substack is such a promising platform, networks grow organically as each of us forage for truth. You, Selina, are planting the seeds, we are reaping substance rich food for thought. I thank you for your presence.
So well said!!!
Regardless of which side of the aisle you're on...things are out of hand. The crazy Kamala Commie Catlady next door?? A few years ago, you'd of mowed her lawn and watered her garden for her when she was sick. And she'd of made you tons of her killer peach cobbler later in thanks, until your fam couldnt stand it anymore. That gun nut MAGA fascist across the street? You'd have rushed into his burning house to save him and his kids back in 2015...and he'd have done the same for you.
These folks, are your neighbors. A few years back...both Commie Cathy and Fascist Frank had standing invites to all your BBQs...
But now, you despise them. Hate them. Wish evil or death on them...in public. Wtf is wrong with you??? They're Americans. Just like you. People who all want to prosper... build careers, families, security, and happiness. So what if they have different ideas on how to get there...different wishes about their political leadership??
Isn't it past time for everyone to take it down a notch? Relearn mutual respect? Stop demonizing people that you know, in reality, are good people, who just have different opinions??
Wishing for whirled peas is great...but right now, I'd settle for the good old days where Frank and Cathy are both having a good time in the backyard, agreeing to disagree, in between bites.
And looking forward to that peach cobbler...🇺🇲 🇺🇲
For sure! I talk with most of my neighbors too, although I haven’t tackled polyticks since it’s mostly guys I’m talking too. We have both sides of the aisle on my street and a lot of them grew up together. The only nasty is the guy with mental health issues.
I have a theory that this is misplaced religious faith. According to Jonathan Haidt Ph.D., liberals use a much more narrow moral base than conservatives, and they don't actively engage with the sacred. However, we have brain structures that are specifically for engaging with the unseen world. [Newberg and D'Quili] If we don't choose to consciously engage with something higher than ourselves, that urge has to go somewhere... [My theory, as I said :)]
That would be the one. But there's more, and that refines what I want to write about today, so thanks ;)
And there's another one! LOL