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I know how families are being torn apart due to the current political tone in the US. It reminds me of the period just before the Civil War. Trust in our institutions have deteriorated, because the people have lost the ability to hear without reacting.

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Fellow Blue Sky followers: I feel like the feeling of powerlessness is understandable but not helpful. When I am connected with like-minded groups that feeling disapates . Do what we have the power to do.

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The Republican approach is to turn the care of the poor back to individual charities and churches. So, what are these organizations doing? My church has a food pantry it stocks and works with other organizations that serve the unhoused. Following Matthew 25.

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There is a line in the DS9 version of Star Trek about dealing with Klingons that is poinent with the Maga folks of today. Stand up to them when they are abusive, belittling or crass. They will say you can't tolerate them like that's a bad thing. Bad behavior needs to be challenged. It's armor time.

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Ok, I get why some people think the US is spending too much money and time helping other countries. The evaluation of our assistance is understandable and it needs to be looked at more critically . That is not the approach that is being taken at this time.

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l commented on a post showing a Canadian hockey game audience booing the US National anthem. I wrote that it was going to be very difficult to repair the damage to our international relationships. I received over 800 responses 85 percent agreed and a small group of uncivil replies. What to think?

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Love to all this day and everyday.

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The new Podcast Blueprint by Jen Psaki is very good. She interviewed the Gov of Maryland. He had a lot of encouraging things to say.

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Why do we as intellectually liberal people let ourselves fall into the trap of lazy labeling? "All conservatives are bigots"; " all white men are misogynistic" , "all liberals are honest". All is a big word and is often used in error.

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Do what you have the power to do!

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The laws are only as good as those who enforce them. Praying for good judges and those people impacted by their decisions.

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Hillary Clinton was correct when she referred to a segment of our population as a "basket of deplorables" and now many of them are working in positions of leadership. Accept it or not, they will own all the pain they cause for Americans. They revel in the pain of people they don't know. Deplorable.

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Between 1830 AND 1850, the US government acted on a plan to force the relocation of Native Americans. Let's not pretend that this idea is anything other than rationalized theft. Actions do speak louder than words

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I live in a deeply Red state with a regressive legislature and Governor. There are people here who are dismayed by what is happening as am I. Somehow we need to shake the dust off and put attention to what we can do. And there are many things.

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Many of the same people who are complaining about DEI are the grandchildren or great-grandchildren of those who opposed integration. Let's just understand the real motives here. If we fail to recognize the fear of the other, our systems will not improve they will stagnate.

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Years ago I worked for someone who's MO was not to fire people directly but rather made it so difficult for the person doing the job that the employee quit. So many people are going to be hurt whether the Fed Employees stay or go.

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"Nice" people are resistint to being pushy or strident. Unfortunately we are in an age where loud, obnoxious voices are drowning out sane, reasonable voices. So where does that leave those who are unhappy? My answer is: You can't break a stick in a bundle. Find a group to join.

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So many bullies and so much alienation. This approach to our allies has long term consequences. The caricature of the ugly American has a poster child. Enjoy travelling abroad.

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So if there is any doubt there is huge discrepancies in the cost of medication, I just got a RX refilled and never paid more than 30 Dollars for it. The Rx cost was 148.00 without my Costco membership. With it, the cost is 25 dollars. Never accept these prices without checking. For profit care-NO!

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Following in part the responses to the destructive agenda put forth by the new administration. It is always easier to destroy than to build. The "Reign of Terror" in 18th century France was a response to the Monarchy and its abuses. This episode was destructive and abusive also.

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Hidden Brain on NPR is a wonderful program. I listen to this on a regular basis. It helps me see things from another perspective.

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How much taxpayer money is going to be spent defending bad decisions made by this incoming administration ? Think about what other good things can be done with that money . This group is not fiscally conservative. No matter what they call themselves.

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The Pentagon now has an exclusive conservative communications channels. All other reporters will need to work harder to get real information. We need to be adept at knowing propaganda when we hear it.

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Projection and blame lets others know ones greatest weaknesses.

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God Bless Stephanie Ruhle. She had the greatest interview with Tim Miller last week. ClearTalk is really what we need now.

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During difficult times, find something beautiful to focus on or something good to do. It's a way to take care of yourself.

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It's going to be interesting to see whether the "merit" hires at the major departments are good managers. What happens when these people create more problems. Will the media out these leaders or make excuses for them?

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Just listened to the Bulwark podcast with Tim Miller. He had an interview with Tim Nichols of the Atlantic. The discussion was a good one and entertaining. Best approach for the next four years is to gird our loins and be a brawler.

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Ok people, you will now pay more for medication, and have more violent people in your towns. Happy?

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"Trickle down" economics was a cute euphemism for the rest of you only get the scraps from our table. Heavy handed policies won't improve things for business because the people who actually do the work will walk away.

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There is an old expression to keep friends close and enemies closer. The incoming administration seems to not know who are the countries friends and who are our enemies.

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The arguments around the elimination of TikTok are so ridiculous. Freedom of speech is not being curtailed . It is platform that some find convenient is no longer available. People have used this which has damaging side effects.

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I just listened to Jon Stewart's first podcast with Jon Meachem and what stuck me is that both these men have a real desire to understand what has happened and why. History does help if we are clear-eyed and honest about our past. This study is not "woke" it's holistically truthful.

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Sorry to hear about David Lynch's death. Great artistic leaders are few and far between. Glad his work will live on.

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I see credit for the ceasefire between Israel and Hammas is being given to DT by many of his followers. I wonder if the same supporters will be supporting the rebuilding and clean up or leave it to the regional leaders to manage on their own.

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Reading Ann Weems "Alleluia" Those who are in the middle of a crisis are on my mind of late. Praying they will find the way through.

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Winter days in TN

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Listed to the Bulwark on solitude. Interesting discussion. Here is the problem I see. Human interaction and the way that people communicate has deteriorated. Too much assumption and judgement towards people who want different life options.

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The incoming executive leadership is lifting up the the worst traits of capitalism. Claiming "Greed is good" is a warped notion that rationalizes abuse and demonization of those who want a more equitable system.

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Please explain the objection to reforming a system, any system that has a history of excluding groups of people from leadership. Well balanced systems with capable people in charge are better for all concerned.

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Denny finds his warm place.

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Don't like existing reality, make up a new one. The abdication of any responsibility by social media companies is nothing new. Tabloid publishers operated without any adherence to facts and had no remorse for peddling lies. For them it's just business. Courts are going to be really busy. Get ready.

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When the 30 percent of people who chose not to vote in the Presidential race begin to complain about how miserable the government makes their lives, I don't see myself being sympathetic to their pain.

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Ok, for those who choose to take up residence in the alternate universe/ bizzaro world will come to regret it. It's a grave mistake to normalize any of the alternate story of Jan 6, 2020 just to "get along" or get access to those who will hold power.

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