THEIR TANTRUMS ARE RESULTING FEARS OF BEING STYMIED
Will we be able to sincerely discuss these matters truthfully constructively again?
It is very apparent that the divide between Democrats and today’s Republicans couldn’t be wider than at this time. That indictments only are viewed positively among so many people is more than troubling at this time. Clearly opinions and decisions are being made based upon different informational sources. This doesn’t bode well for the country, and something will have to give eventually. What that might be is hard to conjure up at this time, but it more than likely is near to coming to fruition as the indictments will fan the flames. So I’m concerned with what is happening, and admit I’m not active in reaching out to those people who do not choose their informal sources wisely. One can only hope that a high degree of fatigue pervades all people now, and that detrimental actions will not appear widely as a result of the actions of the justice system on the federal level and state level. The verse below was written taking all these questions and apprehensions I have into consideration.
Out of curiosity I searched for the word ‘reconciliation’ on X. I found many instances of the word being used for the indigenous of Canada and Australia, and in relationship with colonialism in Africa. The word is rarely found in relation with searches within the United States. I found that interesting, but here is what I did find from the United States:
“An argument proposed with noise and blustering may break the head , and dismount the brain, but it never makes impression on the understanding. Truth, like a gentle shower, soaks through the ears, and moistens the intellect.
— Bergerac.
BERGERAC, SAVINIEN CYRANO, DE, born in Périgord, France, 1620; a French dramatist; died in Paris, 1655.
Backbiter - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
“Woe unto you, every backbiter.”
— Mahomet.
MAHOMET, or MOHAMMED, born at Mecca, 569 A.D.; the African founder of the Mussulman religion. He was a celebrated religious teacher and pretended prophet, and the doctrines he taught are now more widely diffused than any other religious sect. He is the supposed author of the Kôran (q.v .; ) died, 632 A.D.
“Backbiting leads to false accusations.”
— Phædrus.
PHÆDRUS, JULIUS, born about 8 B.C.; an elegant Latin fabulist; died, 71 A.D.
“The nation which indulges toward another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave to its animosity; inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others should be excluded; and, in place of them, just and amicable feelings toward all should be cultivated.”
— George Washington
WASHINGTON, GEORGE, born at Bridge's Creek, Westmoreland county, Virginia, February 22, 1732; a distinguished American general, statesman, and patriot, the first President of the United States, "First in peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of his countrymen;" died at Mount Vernon. December 14, 1799.
“We all do better when we work together. Our differences do matter, but our common humanity matters more.”
— Bill Clinton
This ends my look at this subject for today. I’m at a loss to come up with much more at this time. The state we are in now is not conducive to growth in all areas of our nation. Certainly we can agree upon that.
76th posting, August 16, 2023