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Mysfyt

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18. communication

Sat Apr 7, 2012, 07:41 AM

Apr 2012

i want to find the things we have in common with 'them' and build on them.

i read so many political forums and people on both sides of the fence are just
out of control with the rhetoric and hate of the other side. politicians are hi-jacking
the conversation and inflaming the masses with the talking point of the moment
and while we scream our outrage at the other side they are stealing our country.

it distracts from the conversations we should be having. it isnt changing any minds
and it isn't helpful. i want to hear them and i want them to hear me.

just because i disagree with people does not mean they are my enemy. at some point
someone has to be the adult.

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Freedom of the Individual nopubsorbds Apr 2012 #1

So requiring that automobile drivers be licensed doesn't sit well with you? Scuba Apr 2012 #3

Nobody has a right to drive now do they? nopubsorbds Apr 2012 #6

You're a new member with no history. I'm trying to understand if you're here to disrupt... Scuba Apr 2012 #10

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Gag. Libertarian boilerplate fantasy land. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #8

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I agree with myself too. Lasher Apr 2012 #43

Me too mowsepotato Apr 2012 #52

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Yes a popular conservative fantasy that has been propagandized so much, Cleita Apr 2012 #85

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Conservation of our rights under the Constituttion. N/T Big Blue Marble Apr 2012 #5

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This is why we love you. Scuba Apr 2012 #11

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