Has being part of this community changed you in any way?
I'm finding that I have less patience for any kind of ignorance, especially involving politics and religion, and am much more likely to speak up about it. The covid years, and just getting older may be playing a part as well.
Atheism seems a much more sensible worldview to me now. That's a big change, as being in recovery is all about developing one's spirituality.
I'm a little apprehensive about these changes. But in some way I feel like I've really come into my own. It's not wrong to speak up-strongly if necessary-if I'm willing to shoulder the consequences.
I certainly don't have any desire to create unnecessary conflicts for myself, or those around me. And I have friends who will check me if I get too far off the mark.
Am I going in the right direction?
I have to say I'm highly disappointed. For a fleeting microsecond after reading the email announcing the new SAV post and seeing the words "Sen Ron Johnson, Esq." (even if it did have the "lookatme"), I thought somehow he (the REAL Ron Johnson) had "earned his wings" and my heart began to palpitate! You tease you!
Have to say I agree with your approach. I figure if people don't speak out against the stupidity in front of others, it normalized the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors (AND VOTING PATTERNS) of these fools. I definitely find myself picking and choosing my battles, though. Historically I'd have been more "we all have our own ideas about what is better for ourselves, societs, and our nation", but the GQP has gone so far off the rails that people need their phreakin' eyes opened somehow.
Cheers Senator...keep up the good work