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For the past three years in America, there has been an Uncivil War going on. It has been a war of words that people on both sides of the political spectrum have been engaged in. Politicians, Media personnel and Actors have participated in this war. They have thrown volleys back and forth, many of which have been downright dirty and untruthful. I have been ashamed of these so called “leaders” as I have watched the political theater play out.
Many of the populace have followed their leaders into battle and have participated in this War. They have called people names and some have even physically harmed others for the crime of not aligning with their side in the war. I heard last week that there are those who will only buy a house in neighborhoods that seem to hold their particular political beliefs. This is indeed a form of insanity and those of us who want to hold a sane view in our society might want to take a few moments and reflect on what is happening.
I think it is time for many of us to become M.I.A. from this Uncivil War. There seems to be no gain in following people who hold no moral authority and perpetuate such bad behavior. I, for one, do not want to judge my neighbor by his political beliefs, the color of his skin or his religious preferences.
I’m leaving this War. Yes, going M.I.A., what about you?
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Excellent question Valerie, made the decision to go M.I.A a while ago but there are times when one gets sorely tempted to re-enter again, but common sense usually prevails. It is indeed sad. Blessings.
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Yes, it is sad and the worst part is that we unwittingly follow our leaders. Blessings to you, also!
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I too am disengaged from the verbal fray. I am however following the events carefully. I will do my shouting at the ballot box.
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Me too! ❤
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I will do my shouting at the ballot box as well.
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Me too!
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I will join you! MIA from the uncivil war.
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Someone needs to make a bracelet with our names on it!
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I’m going AWOL with you, running as fast and as far as I am able!
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Meet you at the finish line! 🙂
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I’ve been MIA from the uncivil war, and I will continue to be.
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Good for you! I’ll join you!
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I’ve gotten to the point where I have little JIminy Cricket on my shoulder all the time asking, Will what you’re about to say be helpful? If the answer is no, I keep my mouth shut.
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I’m with you! Was wondering where Jiminy had gone to! Now I know! 🙂
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Yes, he’s sitting right on my shoulder!
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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I don’t follow politics. Lol. It makes my head spin.
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LOL! 🙂
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Yep! Trying to snip wires and defuse bombs where and when I can.
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Excellent, Mitch! Be careful, that is the most dangerous job in the army! 🙂
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Valerie, I agree. Too many Christians literally at war with one another over politics and over the non essentials of the Christian faith. We should never get into such battles with people publicly, especially, or privately to where we lower ourselves to cheap shots and name calling. There are civil ways to disagree with one another. I avoid the uncivil ones, too, as much as is within my power to do so. As Christians, we are to live in harmony with one another.
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So well spoken, Sue! We should all follow that example! ❤
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Thank you! Blessings to you Rocky!
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A very good analysis Val! ❤
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So I get M.I.A, is sort of the superior way.. I decide according to the person I have before me. If they are liberal, I would argue conservative. And if they are conservative, I would argue liberal. To sort of get them to go M.I.A. also. I put up a Video today on Collectivism vs Individualism. As Westerners our problem is too much focus on individualism. Even of course also with our blogs and channels and so forth.. 🙂
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What a good way to look at all of it! Take care!
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I have been MIA for a few years now. I don’t offer my opinion anymore when the conversation around me turns to politics, and I agree that my vote is the best way to express my convictions in that respect.
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I’m with you there, Candice! Nice of you to share! ❤
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