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kentauros

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9. If you're talking about our fellow Liberals,

Wed Jul 18, 2012, 09:07 PM

Jul 2012

then there is one subject I just do not understand: "Charity is bad."

I've seen people try to understand this concept, too, asking why it's so bad to be charitable to those in need now versus trying to "change the system". The latter could very well take decades in some cases. Yet those in need just have to suffer while the system gets changed.

Like those that have argued for charity, I have a hard time understanding how anyone could reject charity that takes place now, in favor of something that will take much longer and far more effort (and money) in the long run. It seems to be yet another black&white mindset. There is no gray area or the possibility of doing both!

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If you're like me, you struggle with how to INTERACT with others who seem so hard-hearted (edited) [View all] OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 OP

You're too kind! I think people who lack compassion should be pushed out snappyturtle Jul 2012 #1

LOL! No, no, it's fine. Believe me, I hear you... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #2

I hope you're right! nt snappyturtle Jul 2012 #3

Don't feel bad, snappyturtle. I'm in a funk today too. Been there for a couple of weeks, calimary Jul 2012 #52

Thank you....now I don't feel so alone with my thoughts! snappyturtle Jul 2012 #53

Let them be where they are Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #4

I can reach out and extend an invitation to see things differently... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #5

+1000 DeSwiss Jul 2012 #18

I surely didn't always feel this way, kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #6

What's strange that I see get the red out Jul 2012 #7

I need to study Clinton then... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #8

Well, then I'm an expert get the red out Jul 2012 #11

Nice :) OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #12

I came up with a few loaded words get the red out Jul 2012 #15

dang... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #16

Are you equally tolerant of these words: Fruit of Islam Jul 2012 #17

Wow! A troll on ASAH? Kookaburra Jul 2012 #19

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #20

Both of those accounts was the same repeat troll (Islam and icke.) Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #22

LOL OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #23

I would LOL if your reaction down is up Jul 2012 #40

Please keep in mind... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #42

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #47

See, I just learned something... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #48

And I learned something, as well... japa beads jamie Jul 2012 #49

Dude, I am watching you icymist Jul 2012 #51

And what is that supposed to mean? Sadge Sun-tastic Jul 2012 #61

Any other questions? icymist Jul 2012 #64

I have one! Pick me!!! davsand Jul 2012 #65

Yes. eager beaver. Jul 2012 #66

This guy keeps reincarnating as another name only! icymist Jul 2012 #50

That's a hoot! Kookaburra Jul 2012 #25

Definitely weird! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #28

I just got back on here get the red out Jul 2012 #37

I don't know if this troll was a conservative or not, kentauros Jul 2012 #39

Funny how quick you are to label someone... lightworker at work Jul 2012 #45

The troll-label is appropriate. kentauros Jul 2012 #54

Just because I have a low post count Sadge Sun-tastic Jul 2012 #60

A low post count can contribute to the troll-label. kentauros Jul 2012 #62

Sorry, I'm married to a Republican get the red out Jul 2012 #56

Why in heavens would my post violate you? down is up Jul 2012 #41

Yes, why? get the red out Jul 2012 #35

Public transportation??? OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #27

I can think of at least two reasons for why they'd dislike public transportation. kentauros Jul 2012 #31

racism and classism get the red out Jul 2012 #36

Unreal.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #43

For language, you could also look at George Lakoff bigmonkey Jul 2012 #63

If you're talking about our fellow Liberals, kentauros Jul 2012 #9

Oh, yes, there have been many conversations here at DU.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #14

Like so many things, I think it's semantics, kentauros... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #26

Maybe I'm just too tired to read (and comprehend) kentauros Jul 2012 #29

I haven't seen help refused very often... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #30

I think we're both trying to get to the foundation of it, kentauros Jul 2012 #32

Well said, kentauros.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #34

"I have to wonder if any of them other than the TROLLS read us" lightworker at work Jul 2012 #46

"Repeat offenders" such as yourself, kentauros Jul 2012 #55

I bet I know why that view exists from an "emotional" standpoint get the red out Jul 2012 #57

Just yesterday I listened to one of Alan Cohen's recent shows. kentauros Jul 2012 #58

I agree with you completely get the red out Jul 2012 #59

I think of it as kinda like not being able to hear a dog whistle. davsand Jul 2012 #10

Wow, that is powerful... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #13

We are living in the age of manufactured consent that reaches people via emotions, not fact. mother earth Jul 2012 #21

.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #24

Never underestimate the evil that exists. If there truly is a shift, it will come about because mother earth Jul 2012 #33

Manipulation get the red out Jul 2012 #38

I find that I just laugh at them. BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #44

sowing seeds of love needs the soil of a receptive heart NuttyFluffers Aug 2012 #67

... OneGrassRoot Aug 2012 #68