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leftstreet

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18. Well, both terms work

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #15)

Fri Mar 7, 2025, 01:23 PM

Mar 2025

I think our esteemed politicians truly admire the power of social issues

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Context, please? mwmisses4289 Mar 2025 #1

Going out on a limb here edhopper Mar 2025 #2

I think it's an idea worth discussing in the abstract. It lies behind... LAS14 Mar 2025 #8

It won't ForgedCrank Mar 2025 #23

Bill Ayers said, each person is an expert in their own existence... CoopersDad Mar 2025 #3

See my reply above (#8). nt LAS14 Mar 2025 #9

I agree with your premise, appreciate the topic. CoopersDad Mar 2025 #12

Is this in reference to the 1967 Loving v. VA supremne court decision? Torchlight Mar 2025 #4

Sorry, I don't know that decision, but it could easily apply. See my reply #8. nt LAS14 Mar 2025 #10

Mr & Mrs Loving sued for the right to be married, because under old miscegenation laws they could not Hekate Mar 2025 #27

I don't think you are being as clever as you think you are. demmiblue Mar 2025 #5

It's frustrating when people insist on attributing nefarious motives... LAS14 Mar 2025 #11

Two things can be right. The issue is difficult to win on, and it is about complexity. What's wrong with that? RoeVWade Mar 2025 #6

Ignoring any specific issue, there is an entire area of neuroscience dedicated to exploring complex verus hlthe2b Mar 2025 #7

Yes thanks. The particular issue can be broken down into several categories. RoeVWade Mar 2025 #13

Well stated! nt LAS14 Mar 2025 #14

Thanks, appreciate it. RoeVWade Mar 2025 #16

If someone can acknowledge complexity without acknowledging bigots have a point, I'd love to see it, because simply WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2025 #15

Did you mean "admitting" instead of "admiring?" nt LAS14 Mar 2025 #17

No WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2025 #19

Well, both terms work leftstreet Mar 2025 #18

I don't know how one can work toward a solution without acknowleging whatever complexity there is. nt LAS14 Mar 2025 #20

It's not complex. Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #21

Well, since replying to you would probably get me alerted, leading... LAS14 Mar 2025 #22

That is about as clear as it can possibly be Hekate Mar 2025 #32

Thank you for posting this. As the parent Luciferous Mar 2025 #35

The complexity is introduced by bigots to give them cover. None of these issues are difficult to wrestle with. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2025 #25

Unfortunately, you're describing our dilemma pretty accurately. It's really, really... LAS14 Mar 2025 #24

It is hard -- but it's optional. 🏳️‍⚧️ TommyT139 Mar 2025 #28

Complexity? Cirsium Mar 2025 #34

I don't think it is bigoted to state that Hamas attacked Israel. yardwork Mar 2025 #26

Here. Let me help make this less complex for you BootOutTheGoons Mar 2025 #29

I think that it's most important that we are not afraid to discuss without scolding Maru Kitteh Mar 2025 #30

I feel like I've just been invited to another donnybrook Hekate Mar 2025 #31

What is the complexity? LostOne4Ever Mar 2025 #33

I agree. Jim__ Mar 2025 #36