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ckotts.bsky.social
Politically conservative, Socially progressive (My politics are complex and nuanced.) Retired from a career that went many places I didn't expect. Avid cyclist. Married to the same brilliant woman since 1982. I'm comfortable with cognitive dissonance.
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Interesting idea: Don't disengage from MAGA friends. Why? I've been reading "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell. In Chapter 4, he points out that in study after study, when the number of dissident voices in a group reaches 25% - 30% the thinking of the group as a whole shifts. 1/2

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

Today's earworm: "How much is that DOGE in the window?"

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

As a political "classical" (i.e. non- MAGA) conservative, I find myself in hearty agreement with this entire article: www.persuasion.community/p/dont-just-...

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

I'll believe there's a Congressional response when I see Articles of Impeachment being voted on. Anything else is just more performance art.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

So, what does a "non-MAGA" (i.e. genuine) Conservative believe in? There are a few differences, but this seems to be generally true: - Belief in the rule of law, and the Constitution. - Belief that those things should be interpreted to preserve individual liberty. 1/3

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

Hey, does anyone know of a Canadian or Mexican equivalent of AliExpress? IIRC: Under US law, one can import up to $800 worth of goods per year for personal use and not pay tariffs.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

I think it already is. But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made. We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America

submitted 22 days ago • 6041 comments

Well, this will be interesting. For only the 2nd time since my late teens, I am clean-shaven, a result of forgetting to put the guard on when trimming my beard. D'OH!

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Ok, I am loathing bringing any attention at all to Zuckerville, but this post by Phillip Low regarding Elon Musk deserves to be read. www.facebook.com/story.php?st...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments