Why are we...

[Green Mountain Dem]

so uncomfortable listening to the view of others, no matter how "whacked" we think they are, I just don't understand this attitude!!
I have a 30yr old "mentally challenged" daughter and am constantly amazed at the reaction of others when she expresses her opinion on a variety of issues..it is usually immediately dismissed because no one considers that she really does have a grasp of things, but has difficulty expressing her feelings. I have probably influenced her outlook on how she views the world, but as Sally Field tried to say, if she ruled the world there would be no more goddamn wars!

The realty of it is that we are so fucked that I am at wit's end in trying to explain to her what is happening...and what is about to happen!
My 63 yrs have failed to give me the knowledge and wisdom to assure her that her life will be so much better than mine, because as I see it, she will be faced with challenges that I have never even come close to facing and have no idea how to advise her.

I only hope my sig line will be her future!

[JuniperLea]

1. DU=Dictators Unlimited

There are very few good listeners left here.

There is little empathy, and there is very little ability to see from another's perspective.

All these things are crucial to good communication.

One might assume a liberal message board would have more of such things than the general population, but sadly, this is not the case.

[Green Mountain Dem]

2. Sadly ...

I am inclined to agree with you...and I have been on this board for a long time!

[Tigermoose]

3. Agreed.

It is sad.

[PDenton]

4. "No Ivy League credentials or silver spoon?"

"Then I'm not listening"

[Green Mountain Dem]

5. Nope....no credentials...

except my gold star... and that will be gone tomorrow. I would rather spend my money helping the victims of Katrina and Habitat for Humanity. I am done with politics!