I think it is probably typical for people to care about their own more than about society at large, although most won’t come out and say it.
Take the soft racism of low expectations of people of other races. It is so typical that we would have an extremely small set of friends and that is not unique to any demographic. Most of my friends …
I think it is probably typical for people to care about their own more than about society at large, although most won’t come out and say it.
Take the soft racism of low expectations of people of other races. It is so typical that we would have an extremely small set of friends and that is not unique to any demographic. Most of my friends keep it in check, but I am always disappointed when they express it. Fortunately, I don’t have any friends who would put on a hood and burn a cross in your yard or push an old white lady in front of a bus. If thought becomes harmful action, I would not be able to maintain that friendship. We all have limits. I just don’t get too worked up over people’s political views because I don’t think that the politicians will provide the solutions. They can pass laws and enact programs, but the only change of heart they bring is for the worse.
You may have read the link I put to the WSJ article “Trump’s Promises and Threats: A Guide to What’s Possible.” That is very disturbing. I thought that the separation of powers could do more to prevent it. My MAGA friend goes on and on about RINOs, the Republicans who are not MAGA, and won’t go along with some of the things that require Congressional approval. Are there enough of them who won’t go along with his worst goals?
I don’t know if either the Democrats or Republicans will acquire some inclination to introspection about their fringe. It seems possible to me that Trump’s excesses and policies that are not exactly a great idea (to say the least) will send some toward a more moderate middle. The thing working against that is will the Democrats do the same?
While I think honest communication without angry condemnation is key, it’s probably not going to happen while emotion is as high as it is today. When the all people can afford imports become unaffordable thanks to tariffs there will be some buyer’s remorse. Excesses of the left pushed a lot of people right. Trump might end up pushing them back. Time will tell.
I think it is probably typical for people to care about their own more than about society at large, although most won’t come out and say it.
Take the soft racism of low expectations of people of other races. It is so typical that we would have an extremely small set of friends and that is not unique to any demographic. Most of my friends keep it in check, but I am always disappointed when they express it. Fortunately, I don’t have any friends who would put on a hood and burn a cross in your yard or push an old white lady in front of a bus. If thought becomes harmful action, I would not be able to maintain that friendship. We all have limits. I just don’t get too worked up over people’s political views because I don’t think that the politicians will provide the solutions. They can pass laws and enact programs, but the only change of heart they bring is for the worse.
You may have read the link I put to the WSJ article “Trump’s Promises and Threats: A Guide to What’s Possible.” That is very disturbing. I thought that the separation of powers could do more to prevent it. My MAGA friend goes on and on about RINOs, the Republicans who are not MAGA, and won’t go along with some of the things that require Congressional approval. Are there enough of them who won’t go along with his worst goals?
I don’t know if either the Democrats or Republicans will acquire some inclination to introspection about their fringe. It seems possible to me that Trump’s excesses and policies that are not exactly a great idea (to say the least) will send some toward a more moderate middle. The thing working against that is will the Democrats do the same?
While I think honest communication without angry condemnation is key, it’s probably not going to happen while emotion is as high as it is today. When the all people can afford imports become unaffordable thanks to tariffs there will be some buyer’s remorse. Excesses of the left pushed a lot of people right. Trump might end up pushing them back. Time will tell.