I have this friend, She's one of my oldest friends. By that I don't mean that She's old (well She kinda is), but, rather we have been friends for a long time. I miss-spent a lot of my youth with her brother whom was my best friend through most of high school. Consequently, I spent a lot of time around this friend.
All that said, fast forward fifty years. My friend is a huge Trump supporter. Needless to say, I am not. This makes for some interesting back and forth on social media. We have yet to get together face to face for more discussion, but, I am looking forward to the time we can do so. I think she will continue to be interesting and present the opportunity for very lively discussion. My friend has always been smart and is well educated and spoken. That is why I look forward to meeting in person for more discussion on politics and anything else that comes up.
I continue to be amazed at the growing divide that has been caused in part by the continued deterioration of our political landscape. It is mean on Social Media. News Media is under constant attack. Everyone is choosing their preferred source for information and claiming that those with differing positions are not real news. It is worth noting that News agencies have fallen into the habit of choosing sides and pushing opinions more often than simply reporting factual information. This contributes to the division. I enjoy editorials and hope they continue, but, I tire of so much "News" being an editorial. Come on! Report facts. Our Society needs clear reporting of the facts. CNN, Fox, and all the new comers that showed up on Facebook are a poor attempt and at best are entertainment.
Back to my friend. She is very passionate in her beliefs. Religion, Politics, Health Care, You Name It, She is focused in her thoughts and expresses her passion very well. Sometimes She catches me off guard with her determination to make Her point. I dis-like that most of our conversations occur on Facebook. I cannot judge attitude when not face to face. I am afraid that I upset her at times and have no desire to do so. I have always had the utmost respect for my friend.
I enjoy good conversation and feel that I am capable of dissenting opinions not getting in the way of friendship. That appears to be a lost skill today. That is why I look forward to sitting with my friend. She is capable.
