I know that when I get like this I too am the pot calling the kettle black: all those people who don't think critically, it's media's fault. I feel like I really try to live out my ethics and beliefs, but I know I stink too.
And I so agree with you about the not discussing and therefore not finding overlaps. I do believe that compromise is inevitable, necessary, and productive - to some extent, but most importantly among individuals. I wish we could discuss more and find areas of agreement, but that's the only place to start.
The TeaParty thing is so hard, because you are the ONLY person I know who is involved, I trust you, and you seem to be the minority. Of course, I do cast a jaundiced eye to the general media's portrayal, but seriously, you're fighting a massively uphill battle.
My friend MsMidge was only commenting on the billboard, and she does live in Iowa. I don't think she was making an 'all of those people' comment. I would go nuts if I had to look at that billboard too.
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Date: 2010-07-22 03:51 pm (UTC)And I so agree with you about the not discussing and therefore not finding overlaps. I do believe that compromise is inevitable, necessary, and productive - to some extent, but most importantly among individuals. I wish we could discuss more and find areas of agreement, but that's the only place to start.
The TeaParty thing is so hard, because you are the ONLY person I know who is involved, I trust you, and you seem to be the minority. Of course, I do cast a jaundiced eye to the general media's portrayal, but seriously, you're fighting a massively uphill battle.
My friend MsMidge was only commenting on the billboard, and she does live in Iowa. I don't think she was making an 'all of those people' comment. I would go nuts if I had to look at that billboard too.