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They have no empathy. So it's hard to give them any. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #1
You are not alone. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #2
I pretty much feel that same way Rorey Apr 2020 #3
Right there with ya. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #28
I don't wish any of them dead. However... Thomas Hurt Apr 2020 #4
"they have to hit bottom and be shocked into change." MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #51
I have a short list of people that, given the chance, I would shoot off hand... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #5
Brave post!!! And good on ya!!! ResistantAmerican17 Apr 2020 #6
Sadly Timewas Apr 2020 #7
I don't really understand modifying ones morals for current day politics fescuerescue Apr 2020 #8
Well said. crickets Apr 2020 #15
Agreed in full. Stevegberg Apr 2020 #25
I'm sorry for your loss. Seriously, I really am. Girard442 Apr 2020 #9
I crossed that rubicon years ago. However... DEbluedude Apr 2020 #10
I believe as you do. As MLK said, Cyrano Apr 2020 #12
Yes. And "hopeful thinking" is what has kept me sane for most of my life. DEbluedude Apr 2020 #13
I wish we could live separate from the Sociopaths and whatever happens MarcA Apr 2020 #11
+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #14
I have empathy, and I don't wish anyone dead. But I am seeing people willfully Squinch Apr 2020 #16
When one loses all empathy, evil and the "bad" humans have prevailed. PufPuf23 Apr 2020 #17
Yup! Stevegberg Apr 2020 #26
I'm Not Sure That Empathy Is A One Way Transaction ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #43
K and R x 1000 Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #18
I was raised to turn the other cheek. William769 Apr 2020 #19
I couldn't agree more BunnyMcGee Apr 2020 #20
I appreciate this post. Kicked and recommended. Stevegberg Apr 2020 #21
Welcome to DU, Stevegberg. calimary Apr 2020 #44
I agree completely. warmfeet Apr 2020 #22
Behold the field.... Arthur_Frain Apr 2020 #23
I don't want people to die, in general. ooky Apr 2020 #24
I understand. bluescribbler Apr 2020 #27
Good for you. EarnestPutz Apr 2020 #42
I Faux pas Apr 2020 #29
same here....... samnsara Apr 2020 #30
Me too...nt Sophiegirl Apr 2020 #31
"An empty, soulless man who barely meets the definition... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #32
Right there with you. Empathy means I know Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #33
like I have always said about rebukes. Javaman Apr 2020 #34
This is a great post malaise Apr 2020 #35
Agreed x 2 (spouse and I). n/t Deep State Gnostic Apr 2020 #36
Republicans have felt that way about democrats for decades. Glad it sank in finally. ffr Apr 2020 #37
I'm with you when it comes to being an agnostic. Butterflylady Apr 2020 #38
I'm right there with you. Pepsidog Apr 2020 #39
Same here. Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one with these feelings. n/t SpankMe Apr 2020 #40
Just heard that Boris Johnson has been put into intensive care. My response was... EarnestPutz Apr 2020 #41
Feel the same about Boris Johnson Cyrano Apr 2020 #45
I care too much about who I am to allow them to take my empathy away... cynatnite Apr 2020 #46
Kick and rec!..n/t bluecollar2 Apr 2020 #47
Our future depends on defeating the Republican Party Martin Eden Apr 2020 #48
I really believe we should consider a Czechklosvakia style divorce. Blue_true Apr 2020 #49
A great post hangaleft Apr 2020 #50
My empathy is extraverted, selfish, and inherent. Laelth Apr 2020 #52
Absolutely! nancy1942 Apr 2020 #53
I have some empathy for friends & family who are Cons dustyscamp Apr 2020 #54
Whether or not Chainfire Apr 2020 #55
No ones a saint. And empathy costs nothing. And its healthy. marble falls Apr 2020 #56
republicants have always tested my better nature... Harker Apr 2020 #57
Evil. There is no other word for it. dalton99a Apr 2020 #58
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