We are all philosophers now, spending time grappling with the inconceivable

[NRaleighLiberal]

At least that is how I seem to be spending hours each day since the election - trying to understand what makes Trump - his cabal - his supporters - tick. Grappling with how the two world views (we on the left empathetic, encompassing, looking forward, understanding the value of change, of science, of progress)...(they fearful, controllable, attracted to wealth and power and bluster and - lies! oh, the lies).

It is literally impossible to make sense of it. The gulf has been growing for decades - it now seems completely unbridgeable.

All that we are taught growing up - treating others as we wish to be treated, showing mutual respect for all, that truth is what is most important, that logic and truth will triumph over lies, that there is nothing more important than freedom - and free will - all of it is being turned on its head by our illegitimate president and his group of chicken shit enablers.

I remember taking philosophy in college - one of the intro courses - and thinking of how people could spend so much time grappling with the questions of our existence - with no clear cut conclusions. It is all about frame of references.

And here we are, all of us, coming to terms that nearly half of the country has no idea of how we see the world - or we, them.

[AuntPatsy]

1. Interesting but the reasons for this perceived separation are at least in my circles glaringly

apparent sadly....philosophy in this new era is a dying art and yet never more important in regards to our future and our survival in that future in my personal opinion.....it helps clear out unimportant clutter....

[NRaleighLiberal]

2. I think that my main hobby - gardening - provides a lot of time for reflection

also birdwatching, kayaking - it feels both essential, and at times, a bit depressing. What I come down to is really we need to take care of ourselves - even before we can take care of others (meaning we have to be in a good place mentally to share positive energy). We get one shot at this - the tragic part is that under Trump (and any republican administration), so many get cheated out of that shot.

[AuntPatsy]

3. I've read your posts for quite some time, always a calming influence, perhaps diversity

among life forms is also essential for our ever changing planets need for the living to ensure they can adapt in order to survive..

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. Thank you so much...I enjoy yours as well.

Diversity - is actually exciting. It is daily, incremental change and variety - keeps us vital, thinking, alive.

Now you have me going off into my weird brain spaces!

have a great day

[AuntPatsy]

5. You too

Time to get off now, I lost my zen hearing the "Orange Menace" on CNN has once again came out of its fox hole to reek havoc among those still sane......it's mind numbing...