We are all familiar with the big questions. You may not think of it that way but when you ask your teenager, “What’s wrong with you?” you are asking a form of the big question. When you watch the Progressive* elites methodically destroying the prosperity and liberty that gave them a chance to agitate, you ask the same question.
Different groups have different answers. The sociologists blame society. The psychologist blame the human mind. Christians blame sin.
These are questions and issues that need to be discussed and debated. We need to start out with a couple of parameters. First of all, we need to assume that there is an answer. Don’t assume that people assume that. If there is no answer, or at least a better course to follow, then there’s no point in discussing anything. They are irreconcilable. Let the killing begin.
Second thing that we need to start the discussion is at least two people of good will. We need at least two individuals who are willing to be honest and upfront. They need to be willing to listen and think. You would assume this would be an easy thing to find, but it really isn’t. Don’t try to recruit Joe Biden, Anthony Fauci or Bill Gates. They don’t qualify on either count. I of course can only speak for myself. I find that I am often not willing to listen to what I consider nonsense. I’ve been down that road before. So many people think that parroting their favorite guru is being original and cutting edge.
We will never get back to making progress is we cannot discuss the big questions and coming to an understanding. We don’t even need to reach agreement. Understanding would go a long way to recovery. We need to at least agree about what our points of disagreement are. To get to that point, it might be a good idea to start with what we do agree on.
Join me in looking for opportunities to discuss issues. Make a commitment to listening around 75% of the time. That might get you to 50%.
*(Liberals, educators, the media, socialists, communists, crony capitalists, fascists (I repeat myself), elites, Rinos, Democrats, leftists, Never Trumpers, Antifa, BLM, MSM, Deep State, etc. Synonym for swamp dwellers)
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Sunday, February 9, 2025
Opus 2025-088: The Big Answers
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