Marianne Williamson

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Score 64
11/23/2024, 5:32:03 AM
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The Critical Stinker
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@marwilliamson I’m politically homeless but these days more typically on the right because the Democrats have gone so far left. I attribute most of what you’re describing to the disintegration of the American family. Growing up with healthy parents in a healthy relationship is arguable the…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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@TCS480 I was hoping we could speak from outside our silos. I'm not some stereotypical "leftist" and I certainly agree that mindset is everything and that an attitude of victimization is crippling. In fact, all that's been my career for over forty years.

But I have seen changes in…
The Critical Stinker
@TCS480
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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 statement engages in a political discussion about the Democratic Party's ideological stance and the impact on families, which are public issues. It attempts to clarify misconceptions about political alignment and addresses concerns about children's upbringing.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not use harmful language and maintains a respectful tone, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the dignity of others and does not engage in cyberbullying or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by clarifying misconceptions about political alignment, fostering empathy and compassion. [+1]
  4. 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 engages in constructive dialogue, addressing disagreements without personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]