I made the mistake of logging back on to Facebook, only to play in The Gun Control Opinion Circle Jerk. Big mistake. So I deactivated yet again. An AA friend of mine died last night, so I felt compelled to post a condolence.
The big news around Richmond is that Facebook is building a data center in the area so they can spy on the whole world more efficiently. Of course, the new overseers on the same Old Plantation think this is great. And politicians of both parties are beside themselves in self-congratulation. I’m betting with the tax breaks FB gets, we’re paying for the privilege of them being here and will continue to do so for a long damn time. Liberal billionaire leeches will suck money from the tax base too.
I’m angry, because I’m grieving. Roger, my AA buddy, is the third of the spiritual mentors in my life who died this year. These have been tough losses. Part of the lesson I’ve learned this year is that I am way more conservative than I am willing to admit. Conservative in the sense that I believe in Absolute Truth. And Heaven And Hell. And Satan. There is evil in the world. Pure Evil. Two words people, Las. Vegas.
I’m not a fan of moral relativism. Sorry. People are going to stop following me because I wrote that. Chances are good, they pride themselves on being tolerant as long as they don’t have to tolerate any idea that makes them uncomfortable. Yeah. That’s tolerance for you. Not.
My hunch is that most people who claim to be tolerant have never really had to accept people exactly the way are, because their lives aren’t contingent upon acceptance.
Enough Think about that.. I dare you.
Laina Eartharcher said:
Amen, my friend! ππΌππΌππΌ. This post is a refreshing read. There is right and there is wrong. Some things are ambiguous, and some things are very clearly one or the other. Las Vegas indeed. π
I’m saddened by the loss of the people you care about, especially to endure multiple losses in one year ππ. I’ve been there and it sucks π.
It’s nice to read a post by someone who isn’t afraid to speak truth, and look beyond labels (left vs right), and call things as they see them. I’m in total agreement with you – I share your concerns about Facebook and the forces behind it and their ultimate agenda(s). It’s a jungle out there ππ
David said:
Thanks. Thinking of you today especially. I had lunch with my Asperger’s son today. He is a beautiful person. I know you must be too.
Laina Eartharcher said:
Awww thank you so much ππΊ. I would have loved to have been there with you guys ππ
Savannah said:
AMEN, especially your last sentence !
David said:
Thanks Savannah. This is hard, this tolerance. Takes a lot of work and trust in God.
jadescastle said:
i’m so sorry that you lost people so precious to you, in such a short amount of time. i couldn’t not acknowledge that. i think the mind control we are witnessing is truly frightening and sanctions evil so often that it is the new normal. On the plus side, im glad that you felt safe enough here to share how you feel. i hope that you have some extra support around you right now. β€
David said:
Jade thanks.