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In reply to the discussion: Here's the deal... [View all]
I sincerely love Michelle Obama's invocation of our better angels: "when they go low, we go high." I love the sound of it and I love the meaning behind it. I believe that's how it should be. And I wish that was how it could be.
I'm nice...and fun, and like to laugh. Devils advocate is my favorite position. I enjoy trying to understand the other side. I have grace and empathy for other people.
But when push comes to shove and it's you vs. me...it's gonna be me if I have anything to do with it. We can sit by the campfire and sing kumbayah and makes smores some other time. Push me and I'm gonna come out swinging and by hook or crook I'm gonna beat you. Fair play applies to board games.
I'm devastated that way more of my fellow men are filled with hatred and selfishness than even I thought possible. I'm astounded by the lack of humanity I'm seeing all around me. And I'm legitimately frightened about what's coming, especially when I'm watching the apathy and lack of fight from people who are in the position to be putting up the fight.
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I think the biggest failure of the Dems has been getting out the facts.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2016
#31
At the risk of being removed I'll say I do not understand why the DNC and all the rest
Ford_Prefect
Dec 2016
#16