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G_j

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44. this wonderful essay

Thu Apr 3, 2014, 05:20 AM

Apr 2014

Last edited Thu Apr 3, 2014, 08:37 AM - Edit history (1)

is an act of love, a gift.
Let us try to remember that, in principle, compassion and love are the true values of a "liberal".
After all, we want to make sure that nobody falls through the cracks. We want everyone to have enough to eat, shelter, health care,
education, respect. We want to settle differences without violence. We want to protect the environment and preserve the beauty of the natural world for our children and future generations. At the risk of sounding simple minded, it is all about love.

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it's perfectly ok with me G_j Apr 2014 #2

Thank you, Friend GJ H2O Man Apr 2014 #6

our true strength G_j Apr 2014 #7

Right. H2O Man Apr 2014 #13

I know what you mean about sounding board nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #12

Even at times H2O Man Apr 2014 #22

You come from a philosophy that speaks of seven generations nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #34

I've long thought H2O Man Apr 2014 #52

Your posts do more to inspire people here than much of what passes for discussion lately sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #15

to uninspire and G_j Apr 2014 #19

Oh, thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #23

'truth is it's time to get a lot more impatient' sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #57

I'll kick it for you-- a great OP ismnotwasm Apr 2014 #8

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #24

i don't understand recommending a thread without kicking it....just me. spanone Apr 2014 #16

I support your self-kick, hunter Apr 2014 #31

If everyone focused on themselves and became self-empowered.... Avalux Apr 2014 #3

Right. H2O Man Apr 2014 #53

For some reason, this part jumped out at me BumRushDaShow Apr 2014 #4

Wasting time defending politicians, yes, that is a waste of time and energy. Far better to ignore sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #17

As a young man, H2O Man Apr 2014 #54

This... chervilant Apr 2014 #76

K&R nt Zorra Apr 2014 #5

We, each, as individuals, are the most powerful force in our lives. Octafish Apr 2014 #9

right on G_j Apr 2014 #20

Right! H2O Man Apr 2014 #58

All I will say is yes nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #10

K&R !! SalviaBlue Apr 2014 #11

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #59

KNR! This could be a college thesis. JaneyVee Apr 2014 #14

Yes, listening to negative messaging, such as 'we can't' among all the other admonistions we receive sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #18

These people inspire me...to keep on squeaking marions ghost Apr 2014 #21

Yes, me too. That was truly inspiring. I hope they keep it up and that more and more people will sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #41

Back in 1978 - '79, H2O Man Apr 2014 #60

I'm so glad I saw your post just now! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #25

It was reading people like H20Man that brought me to DU. Lately, scanning the OPs and comments here sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #40

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"...like a ray of light..." BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #43

I am very happy H2O Man Apr 2014 #61

Throughout all your years on DU, your posts have always come from a place of peace & beauty. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #66

Oh, that is H2O Man Apr 2014 #77

Thank you, H2O Man . . . markpkessinger Apr 2014 #26

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #78

Thank you sir! May I have another. TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #27

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #79

Awesome! Take it to em! TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #86

Your oustanding words have inspired me on a very discouraging day Little_Wing Apr 2014 #28

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #81

Kick. scarletwoman Apr 2014 #29

I love this OP. Thank you. Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #30

Thank you. H2O Man Apr 2014 #82

Kicking again - because I wish THIS post would rise to the top. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2014 #32

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #33

Thank you! H2O Man Apr 2014 #83

Thank you! For a thoughtful and thought-provoking contribution... (nt) petronius Apr 2014 #35

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Thank you. nt octoberlib Apr 2014 #36

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K&R. I'll admit that sometimes, I'm just too damn lazy to even bullwinkle428 Apr 2014 #37

Recommended. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #38

Oh, that's a wonderful quote! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #68

Lucky you! I'd love to have met him or attended a presentation. NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #71

Yes, the trim tab analogy is wonderful! scarletwoman Apr 2014 #72

Thank you for this inspiring post. nt Mojorabbit Apr 2014 #39

Logged in to rec BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #42

this wonderful essay G_j Apr 2014 #44

A lovely thoughtful post malaise Apr 2014 #45

Plame threads flashback BelgianMadCow Apr 2014 #63

Yes indeed malaise Apr 2014 #65

Great Post/ essay Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #47

I especially appreciate your emphasizing marions ghost Apr 2014 #48

+1000. nt adirondacker Apr 2014 #67

"A single conscious person can wake others up." Thank you for being one if the conscious and awake. vanlassie Apr 2014 #49

Excellent essay, Bro MrScorpio Apr 2014 #50

Tomorrow comes... marions ghost Apr 2014 #51

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Glad you signed up. Even if only to read posts like this one which were there were far more of sabrina 1 Apr 2014 #80

K&R This is a long read by message forum standards. It's worth it. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2014 #56

Kicking again stage left Apr 2014 #62

I'll second that, Stages. vanlassie Apr 2014 #64

Anger is an energy AngryAmish Apr 2014 #69

Kicking for universal consciousness go west young man Apr 2014 #70

This is the type of post that showcases DU at its best. llmart Apr 2014 #73

A kick before I go to bed - because there's so much people could learn from this beautiful OP. (nt) scarletwoman Apr 2014 #74

Very inspiring essay. Everyone here should take the time to read it. K&R nt. Jasana Apr 2014 #75