saltwind 78 wrote:
When I was younger, there was never the kind of terrible hatred with those we differ with. My problem in trying to talk or post responses is I just can't believe a word they are saying. I know that their beliefs are sincerely held, but the problem is that they are wrong. They refuse to consider other sources of information, so they are imprisoned by Fox, and the many outrageous media to the right of Fox. They have no real belief in science, many have not taken a single course in US history since high school, and many are racially prejudiced.
The most obvious example is their loyalty to former President Trump. He is clearly unfit to be President. According to fact checkers from The NY Times, Washington Post, and CNN, Trump has either lied, or made misleading statements to the American people over thirty thousand times. He campaigned on " draining the swamp ", yet so many of his cronies, and staff have been found guilty of crimes, and pardoned. There are so many crimes, and attacking the countries democratic institutions, constitution, and vital interests, that I don't believe that they are dwelling in reality. They keep on attacking Biden, who as far as I can see is a moderate, politician that is fighting covid19, and bringing the nation's economy around. He is't perfect, but he is being blamed for losing Afganistan, stealing the presidential election, and so many other things that just untrue.
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Saltwind, I hear your frustration. It is exactly the same way we Conservatives feel about you and the far left.