Marianne Williamson

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Score 64
11/23/2024, 3:21:38 AM
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The Critical Stinker
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@marwilliamson And lastly, the division comes from the left encouraging people to identify themselves by the things that make them different than others versus what they have in common. The left plays identity politics and when people then place themselves in these categories, the left then…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 Healthy debate, loyal opposition, political disagreement aren't "anti-unity." And I'm not "the left." I'm an American. And I enjoy some of these conversations; I learn from them. The healthy give and take is what makes democracy vital. As long as we're respectful of each other…
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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@marwilliamson Fair enough. A handful isn’t dominance. But I would also hope the very best candidates are chosen with no additional qualifiers. I’m not sure why the Left likes to divide people into categories that make them different than others. Given your background and previously…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 No. There are people who have amassed enormous wealth in this country righteously and that's great. My argument isn't anti-billionaire. It's anti billionaire-dominance.
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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@marwilliamson So if the best pick happens to be a billionaire, your logic is to not select them. Makes sense for a leftist to think this way.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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"President-elect Donald Trump, who ran a reelection campaign promising to put the working class first, has so far invited five likely billionaires to join his administration."

"Of the billionaires, by the billionaires and for the billionaires" is as far from "of the people, by…

The statement calls for moving beyond political stereotypes and engaging in genuine conversation, which constitutes public discourse as it addresses the issue of political polarization and encourages dialogue.

  1. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by urging people to move beyond stereotypes and engage in real conversation, aligning well with this principle. [+2]
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    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement encourages constructive dialogue and implicitly criticizes the use of stereotypes, which can hinder productive discussion. It aligns with this principle by advocating for respectful conversation. [+2]