Taking pride in it or being ashamed of it is meaningless. You did not vote to be whom you are or what. You did not have a say in it. If you are lacking in certain traits you had no... moreTaking pride in it or being ashamed of it is meaningless. You did not vote to be whom you are or what. You did not have a say in it. If you are lacking in certain traits you had no choice. Period. End of story. Do you blame a snake for being a snake and not a kitten? Do you blame an apple for being an apple and not kidney beans? Of course not! It would be ludicrous and absurdly illogical to do so.
Millions fer shure fer shure. Possibly BILLIONS? No one asks if we can afford to do that. The powers that be insist we cannot afford to not do it. How do you argue with such logic?... moreMillions fer shure fer shure. Possibly BILLIONS? No one asks if we can afford to do that. The powers that be insist we cannot afford to not do it. How do you argue with such logic? You can't. You don't.
Per the Merchant of Venice on the subject of mercy by Will Shakespeare"The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven upon the place beneath. It i... morePer the Merchant of Venice on the subject of mercy by Will Shakespeare"The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed. It blesseth him that gives and him that receives. Earthly power doth then show likest GOD'SWHEN MERCY SEASONS JUSTICE
Rationalization. Justification. What abouting? Defending. Supporting. Alternative facting. All these things are required as people become more complicated. Are they good in t... moreRationalization. Justification. What abouting? Defending. Supporting. Alternative facting. All these things are required as people become more complicated. Are they good in the scheme of things? Adjusting/accepting/embracing/defending/becoming whatever we have to become in order to survive? I dunno. I'm not so sure.
Some have endured and survived horrendous experiences. What is it that brings them through it all? Stubborn refusal to give up or give in? There is a grandeur about such people I t... moreSome have endured and survived horrendous experiences. What is it that brings them through it all? Stubborn refusal to give up or give in? There is a grandeur about such people I think. An eloquence that those who have never suffered can never achieve. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I hope that's true.
