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Themes and Deviations's avatar

The world is full of profoundly ignorant people. Now they have their own political party led by a psychopath. It’s not the end of history, it’s a foul moment that requires good coffee and maybe a pastry before continuing to lead by example.

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Julie Metz's avatar

Lots of coffee and chocolate, my friend.

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Julie Metz's avatar

I was watching a PBS documentary about William F Buckley Jr...arguably the founder of the modern Conservative movement. I disagree with everything he says, or nearly everything, but he aimed to persuade and was civil. This is what Trump has destroyed. Civility.

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Monica P.'s avatar

Julie, this time we are now living through is filled with opinionated people. I admire your enlightened attitude.

I enjoy your insight and honesty.

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Julie Metz's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and for your kind thoughts.

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Julie Metz's avatar

Thank you!

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Valerie Aubry's avatar

Thank you, Julie, for sharing how hate mail feels and the reflections that help you come to terms with it, thereby helping us appreciate why it matters to disagree respectfully.

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Julie Metz's avatar

Thank you Valerie!

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Under The Fainting Couch's avatar

Yet another beautiful piece; thank you for your wonderful writing and putting your voice out here in the world. It’s so sad that this is the state of affairs. I love that you will not be silenced!

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Under The Fainting Couch's avatar

And the “most challenged books” should be read by those banning them. It sounds like they never have sex. Maybe they could learn a thing or two.

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