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Originally Posted by Cheerio
Yes, there is the relentless dizziness of (his) holding and communicating opposing viewpoints, so any time he takes an action (his) past words will somehow match the action taken...
(His) supporters somehow justify (his) pardoning the most violent January 6 offenders, likely due to their hearing only one of the two opposite opinions (he's) spoken on the subject.
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Cheerio, you’re absolutely right about the “dizziness” of Trump’s contradictions, I mean, it’s honestly baffling how his supporters manage to justify it all. But I think we’re talking about two different things.
What I’m trying to say isn’t just about the contradictions or how his supporters rationalize them. Those are symptoms of a deeper issue — the normalization of harmful behavior. The pomp and ceremony of an inauguration isn’t just a tradition, it’s a symbol of what we, as a society, value. And when we celebrate someone whose actions repeatedly contradict those values, we’re sending the message that those principles don’t matter. That’s what I’m really focused on.
It’s not about him being inconsistent, it’s about us as a country being consistent. What kind of standard are we setting if we allow someone to lie, undermine institutions, and cause harm, and then reward them with a celebration? The issue isn’t just what he’s doing, or what he’s done in the past, it’s that this country is collectively excusing it. That’s the bigger problem.
Now, here’s the thing about me, I tend to see certain issues in very black and white terms. I know not everyone looks at things that way, but for me, some principles just are or aren’t. Integrity, truth, accountability — these aren’t negotiable or situational, to me. Either they are there, or they are not. I mean, it’s not about being inflexible in a bad way, it’s about staying grounded in what really matters. And in situations like this, when the lines are blurred and excuses are made, I think it’s important to cut through the noise and focus on what’s objectively right or wrong. That’s just how I approach it.
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Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands
LMFAO! I hollered! You don’t know how to use a gun, CG? LOL!
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Nope. But I’m going to learn how to use a shotgun this weekend. My husband is taking me to a shooting range so he can show me.
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Originally Posted by AGDee
I've been thinking this too- it might be time to get a gun. I've been to the shooting range a lot and know what I'd want to get, but I had never purchased one.
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I think you should get one, Dee. The sooner, the better.
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Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands
That’s exactly what it is. I’ll bet that gun is bigger and weighs more than CG LOL!
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lol
Honestly, Phrozen, it’s not about the size of the gun, it’s about the sparkle in the shooter. And trust me, I’ve got sparkle for days.
