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renate

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6. I have infinitely more respect for people who genuinely believe what they believe....

Reply to DemocraticPatriot (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 04:05 AM

Aug 2022

.... and are willing to sacrifice for it, than for people who just want attention or power.

I'm 100% pro-choice, for example, but I can respect those who have thought their position through and genuinely disagree, vs those who are just "my pastor told me so, and that's all I need,"

I'd hate being in a President Liz Cheney America, but at least it would be a sane, reality-based place. RIight now I feel like an outnumbered child of cultist parents--they have the power so I'm swept along in their sincerely believed yet misinformed torrent of misinformation.

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Liz Cheney. Tonight. [View all] relayerbob Aug 2022 OP

Yes....that is Liz Cheney. FarPoint Aug 2022 #1

We can argue with Liz in the future about her ideas, if necessary. DemocraticPatriot Aug 2022 #2

I have infinitely more respect for people who genuinely believe what they believe.... renate Aug 2022 #6

My heart's heavy. liberalmuse Aug 2022 #3

Would she win as an Independent? BrightKnight Aug 2022 #4

Sore Loser Law obamanut2012 Aug 2022 #5

Her district is the entire state. relayerbob Aug 2022 #7