Marianne Williamson

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Score 64
11/23/2024, 4:12:53 AM
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The Critical Stinker
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@marwilliamson Marianne, I agree with almost everything you just said. I am highly empathetic and wish for nothing but that best for everyone. I believe the largest factor holding anyone back from a decent, dignified life is their own mindset. Of course some have it much easier or harder…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 I've written a few bestsellers; I understand the upside of a free market. I'm grateful for its blessings, actually. But I also understand that in a healthy democracy, government's role is to balance the protection of individual liberty - including economic liberty - with a…
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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@marwilliamson Well, my area of expertise is specifically economics and capital markets. I’m a senior exec for a very large finance company you know well. Your supposition isn’t quite correct. Adjusted for inflation, what we call billionaires today have always existed in similar percentages.…
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 statement is part of a broader conversation about economic perspectives, mindset, and political identity, engaging in public discourse on societal issues such as economic inequality and political division.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language and attempts to bridge understanding, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by acknowledging different perspectives and expressing a willingness to engage beyond stereotypes, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+2]
  3. Principle 4:
    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 seeks constructive dialogue by expressing a desire to speak outside of silos and not resorting to personal attacks, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism. [+2]