Hard Talk
Been wondering about the value of having conversations with people whose politics can only be described as delusional. I't's really a waste of time. Just this week I found myself privy to social media discussions on a number of things from the current presidential race to education reform. In most cases the thread of the dialogues involved people trying to maintain civility while completely disagreeing with one another. Fascinating how the U.S. Constitution can have such divergent interpretations. Add to that the Bible, and most of the spewings of political candidates. People mask and rationalize their racism, their nativism, and their empathy or lack thereof. I've even come face to face with some folks who will always believe that Barak Obama is a Muslim. Paranoid delusion is the only explanation I can manage. I suppose this denial is something they really need to hold onto. Another "friend" of mine continues to bash teacher's unions in his desire