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The Means of Production – Religion and Politics
So, you may think the concept of ownership by “the people,” of the “means of production” to be a good or proper one. If so, my challenge is that you go back, reread what I’ve said, and give answers that would satisfy not just my trepidation, but the consternation of both the people at large, and those who better understand these difficulties than do I.
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On Propaganda – Religion and Politics
So in the long run, people yelling “Propagandist!” may not be something you should totally ignore, but it is something you should be wary of. People doing so likely have a vested interest in your not believing what the supposed purveyor of propaganda is saying—whether it’s valid or not.
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A Great Place to Live – Religion and Politics
So you can’t just change the way the country is run at your will. Yes, we have problems against which we’re constantly toiling. That said, there’s no place in the World I’d rather be than this one. You can be assured, based on the sheer number of people trying to get here, and the many not interested in leaving that I’m not alone in that.
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Area of Expertise – Religion and Politics
I’m running a little long, so let me wrap things up. There’re a lot of folks out there, who’re talking well outside their area of expertise on a variety of subjects. COVID-19 just happens to present an excellent example of this. You can continue to listen to voices who should have no reason to expect you to do so, or you can look at the data yourself and work to draw your own conclusions. Much of the time, if you’re willing to do your due diligence, chances are, you’d be better off.
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Times and Places – Religion and Politics
For those who no longer have Justice Ginsburg around, who will miss her (possibly terribly). I hope that the memories are more sweet than bitter, and that in the course of time, the hole now present in your lives may be filled with those memories. Please know, some of us are still intent on civility and kindness.
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Multi Racial – Religion and Politics
In the end, I guess what I’m saying though is, where there are bound to be folks out there who irrationally hate or dislike people like my children, I’m assuredly not among them. Honestly, where I can’t say what everybody I know is thinking, I’ve never heard anybody talk such folks down. That of course, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen; just that I’d be surprised to hear it wasn’t rare.
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Benevolent Selfishness – Religion and Politics
Bringing things all together, remember that benevolent selfishness is really a pretty wonderful thing all around. Don’t know what that is? It’s doing things for others, so your life will eventually be that much easier for everybody. Try it, see how it works for you. It’s done wonders for me in the course of time.
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Self Sacrifice – Religion and Politics
The way I view things—and have done for quite some time—unlike self defense, self sacrifice is something that I should expect to have as a part of my life on an ongoing basis. That may seem like an odd thing to say, if you have a different belief set than do I, but it’s where things are in my world. That said, there may be exceptions, or situations where a choice must be made to whom I will give myself in some regard. Hopefully this helps you to better understand my outlook, as well as those of other people with whom I hold a common core of base tenets.
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Self Defense – Religion and Politics
So asking the question, “Is self defense a reasonable course of action for a law enforcement agent?” where the answer is dependent on circumstances, results in a definite, “Yes!” where I’m concerned. You may think that’s unreasonable, for my part I cannot agree with you if you do.
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Nationalism – Religion and Politics
You have the right to look at and even practice nationalism as you choose. For me, it means being a part of a group greater than myself, with aspirations for a better future, first for ourselves, and finally, to those outside our borders. I hope this clarifies the position of what I imagine is a great many people who espouse nationalism.