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You are SUCH a conundrum! In one way, the quantum way, that is what I subscribed to you for! I am WAY into quantum theory/entanglement, consciousness/reality, and non-duality (you seem to be a strong Christian? And yet you mentioned the I Ching—so do you count yourself as a Taoist too—which would be another reason that resonates). I’m a recovering Catholic and alter boy (almost a Seminarian in my past!) so am well-versed in Christ’s teachings. One of my issues with MAGA adherents is the fact they can proclaim to know and follow scripture, but they don’t practice it. Maybe this is a generalization but there exists a lot of real evidence! I don’t “hate” the concept of Make America Great Again. Those are words you put in my mouth (or in my typing fingers). I strongly oppose how a certain faction of our imperfect and broken political system (actually, only one narcissistic man who’s encouraged and nurtured a narcissistic cult following) co-opted a phrase that should never have been made “a thing.” All Americans should devote time and effort into improving the lot of our country and ALL its citizens (not just the ones who look and believe like comrade MAGA).

BTW: there IS a question regarding Biden making “the world a much worse place.” That’s not accurate but rather falls squarely in line with the MAGA cult playbook Charles. I cannot believe you follow that playbook! This is what confuses me about you—you seem to have a science-minded approach to life yet you turn quickly to sloganistic and lazy, irrational thinking. You have NO proof that Biden’s done things that make “the world a much worse place.” Is he a perfect leader? Hell no. He’s human, but in my view, better than his predecessor. That’s a HUGE absolutest generalization of yours. There IS plenty of evidence to show how he’s improved the lot of real Americans (but you have to be a fan of lower drug prescription costs, greater health-care access and affordability (with the exception of the Trump-driven Dobbs decision), record-breaking economic growth, increasing minimum wages and strengthening union membership, reducing unemployment, college debt forgiveness, the CHIPS act, the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, the work currently in progress to address corporate greed and monopolization, and the most recent effort to resolve our southern border challenges). Am I to assume you are against all those?

Our economy is not in a shambles—where the heck to you get your news? And “the dictator in Ukraine?” Okay, we really are done with each other if you harbor any sympathy to Putin. Please do me the honor and tell me right now your feelings about Putin, especially regarding his views about America, his influence on some members of the Republicans in congress, and his invasion of Ukraine. Are you really a lover of fascist dictators? Your words regarding Putin, Saddam, and Gaddafi point directly to that which saddens me greatly. Would you support Trump becoming a dictator for life as the next leader for America? If so, my GOD what am I doing having exchanges with you?

I so want you to be a person of reason—if not compassion. But we have to agree to certain facts, not “alternative facts.” Otherwise, I think we might both be wasting our time even though I’d be loath to end this civil conversation if you at least remained open to considering and truly pondering opposing viewpoints from yours (your understanding and acknowledgment of climate disruption proves the capacity to do this, another piece of the Charles puzzle for me). As it is, I’ll still have July 20, 2024 to wish you well as I say goodbye to you when you leave Substack.

I’ll look into “Snowpiercer” but to warn you, if it commingles religion as a viable partner to science and rational thinking in the effort to curb climate disruptive human activity, then I’ll shut that crap down immediately.

I wish you peace as well my friend. And we’re not arguing—just trying to have deep conversation (it would be nicer to sit with a beer (or sparkling water for me—sorry, I don’t imbibe) or a coffee). And btw: “whatever will be, will be” in one respect is truth—reality will be what it is. But that doesn’t mean we cannot influence certain things (familiar with Schrödinger’s Cat?) for the greater good (we just have to agree with what that greater good is!).

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Kert Lenseigne 🌱's avatar

Me too. As long as we keep these convos this civil, I’ll call you friend as well. (Assuming that WAS your own tone). You’ll have to buy the first beer though.

My peace offering as we await July 20: https://youtu.be/i-orjHsgxDQ?si=au1Q1HkHJnkDQ8VT

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