Ignoring Other People’s Drama

It’s about to go nuclear. No, I’m not referring to the (most likely) future attack by the United States on Iran. I referring to the people, many of whom I used to consider somewhat sensible, even if I didn’t alway agree with them, that have completely lost their minds over a podcaster’s investigation into a very popular right-wing organization and their equally popular, new CEO.

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Do Atheists Care About Zionism?

For some, it’s not easy being an atheist. I have no idea why other than the possibility of being ostracized within a group or society as a whole. That should be enough, right? But then, wouldn’t I be allowing other people to think for me? I don’t think I’ve really ever experienced social shunning , but then my circle of friends has always been small to begin with and none of those I call friend (yes, even some that are Christian) are willing to toss me to the side because I don’t believe in the supernatural. I, as well, don’t judge people based on their belief system.

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Who Owns This House?

It’s not surprising to me to see a hit on my X account for my opinion on the (possible) upcoming war with IUran.People make assumptions that if you’re a conservative, you must follow neocons that are always pumping their fists for war with somebody. I don’t have a great amount of followers (I’m sooo popular!) so it’s easy for me to spot any downturn in followers. Overnight, I lost seven. For my under five hundred. that’s not unsubstantial. But that’s okay because I’d rather be true to myself than to someone or something I just can’t find any reason to believe in or trust.

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Just Say No (to War)

The United States is assembling the greatest armada of modern warfare in or near the Persian Gulf. The reason for this, is to attempt to have Iran negotiate honestly with the U.S. on several issues or, suffer the consequences. Depending on who you listen to or read, there are people on both sides of this possible step to a war. I’m concerned more at the politicians in Washington that, when asked about the possibility of some sort of strike on Iran, grin at the possiblity.

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