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In reply to the discussion: I can't believe how much my family has changed after being brainwashed by the GOP. [View all]libdude
(136 posts)occurring vacuum, which applies to the intellect as well. I was told this by a professor during my three year effort to find out I was not college material, just intellectually curious.
Our mind is filled by our exposure to our world as we develop, family, friends, community, etc. As we grow and live, we begin to choose through our filters what we allow in.
From all the posts your family is like many others and I too have relations by marriage that have chosen negative and hateful views. Obama, minorities, government, Democrats, welfare recipients, voter I.D. issues, gay rights, etc. etc.
Their sources of information, fundamentalist
" Christian " church, Fox news, socialize with like minded people.
Hang in their, choose positive and affirming views, and hold to your good thoughts.