What do you feel like saying, right now?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

WIFLSRN: So… today after church, one of the members there, who’s also a professor was eating with us in the fellowship hall. Someone brought up how Trump is dismantling the department of education. And then of course, you know me when it comes to Trump, I have to add my two cents. The professor is very intelligent and such a positive person. We’ve known him for years. He told us he’s writing a book on how Trump supporters can be changed, and how you can change how people think. My response? Ummm…. that did not end well, lol.

You don’t think people can change, CG? What’d you say to him in response?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

Is his specialty area hypnotism?

lol
No, he just thinks he can change people.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

You don’t think people can change, CG? What’d you say to him in response?

Oh, I absolutely believe people can change. I just don’t believe they do it because someone politely explains how wrong they are. Especially not folks who have spent years marinating in their own disillusionment. Try challenging that and they won’t reflect because they react. Usually louder. Know what I mean?

What I said to him was… I just told him when someone’s identity is built on misinformation, logic feels like an attack. So instead of opening up, they throw up walls. But wise people? They pause. They reflect. They grow. Ignorant people are like the complete opposite.

So sure, people can change. But only if they’re humble enough to admit they were wrong. And let’s be honest, that’s not exactly a common trait in folks wearing red hats.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol
No, he just thinks he can change people.


Oh, I absolutely believe people can change. I just don’t believe they do it because someone politely explains how wrong they are. Especially not folks who have spent years marinating in their own disillusionment. Try challenging that and they won’t reflect because they react. Usually louder. Know what I mean?

What I said to him was… I just told him when someone’s identity is built on misinformation, logic feels like an attack. So instead of opening up, they throw up walls. But wise people? They pause. They reflect. They grow. Ignorant people are like the complete opposite.

So sure, people can change. But only if they’re humble enough to admit they were wrong. And let’s be honest, that’s not exactly a common trait in folks wearing red hats.

True. I didn’t look at it from that perspective.

[Cheerio]

Sorry cheerfulgreek, both Michigan State and Minnesota lost this evening in the NCAA D1 Men's Hockey Regionals

But on a happier note for you, Michigan missed qualifying for Regionals this year.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Sorry cheerfulgreek, both Michigan State and Minnesota lost this evening in the NCAA D1 Men's Hockey Regionals

But on a happier note for you, Michigan missed qualifying for Regionals this year.

Yes, a sad night for my teams. I wasn’t able to watch, but I read about it. The best part of the evening was knowing Michigan was watching from home. And then, at least we were there. I mean, imagine missing the party entirely. “Go Blue”? Like, really? More like “Go...Where?” Or like, “Go Home”, lol.