I find G’s certainty astonishing. It really highlights what happens (or doesn’t) inside the bubble of curated thought around most of us. Two examples:
A lovely and deeply liberal friend of mine had no idea Clarence Thomas was initially not included in the new Smithsonian museum of African-American history because he is a conservative.
I find G’s certainty astonishing. It really highlights what happens (or doesn’t) inside the bubble of curated thought around most of us. Two examples:
A lovely and deeply liberal friend of mine had no idea Clarence Thomas was initially not included in the new Smithsonian museum of African-American history because he is a conservative.
An articulate and fascinating new friend born in Egypt and active in child psychology, father in the UN and speaking five languages had never heard of the Abraham Accords. Yes, a woman from the Middle East and deeply proud of her heritage didn’t know about one of the singular achievements towards Middle East peace in 70 years - because Trump.
...but that bubble, it’s so comforting...
So G is certain all thoughtful discussion about protecting female spaces is based on trans hatred. And puberty blockers are reversible. And no surgeries are done under 18. What in the world passes for research, informed opinion, and engaged knowledge anymore?
I appreciated your patience in response Steve - highlighting how you have to repeatedly and often gently pop that pretty bubble to let the sunshine in.
I find G’s certainty astonishing. It really highlights what happens (or doesn’t) inside the bubble of curated thought around most of us. Two examples:
A lovely and deeply liberal friend of mine had no idea Clarence Thomas was initially not included in the new Smithsonian museum of African-American history because he is a conservative.
An articulate and fascinating new friend born in Egypt and active in child psychology, father in the UN and speaking five languages had never heard of the Abraham Accords. Yes, a woman from the Middle East and deeply proud of her heritage didn’t know about one of the singular achievements towards Middle East peace in 70 years - because Trump.
...but that bubble, it’s so comforting...
So G is certain all thoughtful discussion about protecting female spaces is based on trans hatred. And puberty blockers are reversible. And no surgeries are done under 18. What in the world passes for research, informed opinion, and engaged knowledge anymore?
I appreciated your patience in response Steve - highlighting how you have to repeatedly and often gently pop that pretty bubble to let the sunshine in.