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Freethinker65

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13. Single issue voters. Do not bother trying to change their minds.

Reply to Chainfire (Original post)

Sat Nov 18, 2023, 04:33 PM

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Philosophical questions: Is unconditional loyalty to a cause a positive or negative trait? [View all] Chainfire Nov 2023 OP

It's possible to be staunchly loyal no_hypocrisy Nov 2023 #1

It seems that some folks reject that out-of-hand. You are either with me or 'agin me. Chainfire Nov 2023 #2

That was my father. no_hypocrisy Nov 2023 #7

Perhaps the answer lies in whether you are serving a cause or a cult EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #3

My cause can easily be your cult. My "freedom fighter" your "terrorist." Chainfire Nov 2023 #5

And that's where unconditional loyalty serves as an indicator EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #9

I cannot betray my basic belief system to win approval from a clan. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #4

We have been cut from a similar cloth. However, In my case, I question everything. Chainfire Nov 2023 #8

I believe women's rights are human rights Walleye Nov 2023 #6

Of course. I have or had, grandmothers, mother, aunts, sisters, wife and a daughter I love(d) them Chainfire Nov 2023 #10

I guess you could say that loyalty to that is unconditional for me. I don't know if anything else Walleye Nov 2023 #11

I am in total agreement. Love is unconditional, however you can love someone and find yourself unable Chainfire Nov 2023 #12

Absolutely, probably happens to everybody at one time or another Walleye Nov 2023 #14

Single issue voters. Do not bother trying to change their minds. Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #13

When individuals live in a location where they are potentially subject to random terrorist attacks, the Martin68 Nov 2023 #15

I don't know how to make it better but I sure know how to make it worse. Chainfire Nov 2023 #16

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