Conundrum: I think of myself as liberal, but keep finding I have more in common with alleged “conservatives.” What to do? Define “liberal” as I see fit, I guess. It’s just an adjective, after all. I can have a little fun with it.
On the one hand, I try to believe in that soft and fluffy dream, the Brotherhood of Man. So much of what separates us is trivial. On the other hand, I watch my Israeli friend wonder how to explain to his son why his little brother got shot in the neck. (survived) (and yes, the palestinians claimed credit for it)
I go to lots of blogs throughout the day, and I end up more at the “right-wing” ones, and stay there longer. This is due in part to the neo-Nazi antisemitic slant of most of the “liberal” blogs, but only in part. Frightening, eh? Or not.
It’s hard to make up my mind, however, when both sides are screaming so loudly about how awful the other side is that I can barely think.
Put the laptop down and have some tea.
Tea? Yes. Just the thing. Glad you mentioned it.
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