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Xolodno

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147. I seek out info that may be contrary to my views.

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 10:52 PM

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Because they sometimes have a very valid point. Don't expect me to goose step. Every so often I have one too many and post something and boom, I either get a lot of angry posts or a jury hides it. I think part of the problem is, we have many who believe some of our leaders are Democratic Jesus and nothing should be questioned. Well, its a big country with a lot of diverse opinion. Purity tests will never win elections, but we have to listen to opposing views as we may not understand where the other person is coming from, even if their wrong.

I won't even get on my soap box here and state why we lost, I would be burned at the stake. Intrestingly, a number of my GOP friends did not gloat, they actually asked me why I thought Biden lost. When I told them, they nodded in agreement. Let me tell you, they weren't exactly happy Trump won either and just held their nose. I could say more, but a jury will probably hide it.

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I seek out info that may be contrary to my views. Xolodno Monday #147

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