Politics and Twitter (oh, and other social media too) ...

[It's not like I don't care. I do. But, I also have other things to focus on. And, those are my priorities for my survival]

I know this is going to be one of those “oh holy crap” blogs. But, I feel as though, given the current climate of the country – it needs to be said:

Yes, we’re all entitled to our opinion

Yes, we’re all different (we are, but it’s good)

Yes, we can disagree (peacefully)

No, we cannot attack others (see above)

No, we cannot bait others (remember peacefully?)

No, we’re not right

No, we’re not wrong

There. Good. Got it? I certainly hope so. Because, as of right now … I won’t hesitate to block and report the next person on Facebook or Twitter that decides they want to engage me in a disrespectful manner. Consider this the “first and final warning”. No threat. Just a warning.

Why?

This blog is in response to an interesting Twitter private message I got early this morning. It was about 7:21am Pacific Time – early for us as we don’t start the day until 9am due to a weird work schedule.

All I wanted to do (pardon me here for being so personal) … after going to the bathroom … was to check Twitter, and get a few more minutes of sleep. Actually it’d only have been 90 minutes, but still far too early to get up and start my day. Especially, after going to bed so late.

The message and exchange started innocently enough then it erupted into quite possibly the stupidest thing ever. I found I was repeating myself incessantly to make my point. Pretty sure I said the same answer four (4) to five (5) times. The person kept accusing me of dodging questions – I wasn’t. Yet, they never did answer even one of mine.

Honestly – and I know this seems so stupid … but go with me here:

I DON’T CARE WHAT YOUR AFFLIATIONS ARE – RELIGIOUS, NON-RELIGIOUS, LIBERAL, CONSERVATIVE ... ETC, ETC …

I also don’t care after lifestyles, things like that. I live by a simple code:

[My new motto in life. Really identify with it since I am a "Southerner"]

Simple. I do, so I expect when it comes to me (and my issues) … it is reciprocated.

What I care about is the country, the people, common sense, common decency. That is why I don’t discuss my religion or politics. I understand that one system does not work for all people. We are all far too different to expect a “one size fits all” approach, even when it comes to “hotbed” issues. That is my belief anyway.

I don’t believe in certain things – but I won’t take someone else’s rights away either. I cannot possibly imagine their life, nor can I understand it – so, I have no say. I believe in finding a common sense approach to issues that are dividing the country. There is a middle ground to most of these issues.

That should be what we all want.

FYI … IT TAKES BOTH WINGS TO FLY THE PLANE

[If you see below ... each are essential to the plane's function]

[Notice the plane has two "wings" ... ]

Why do I say that?

I get tired of the left/right wing crap. Get it together folks … both wings are needed to fly the plane! I’d say 99% of flying birds have two wings – the left and the right. Both are essential as are the components in the middle.

I don’t think I could make a better comparison.

We do need more legislation in certain areas, greater enforcement, and above all – we need to quit thinking we’re all right for everyone. We’re not.

But, I won’t stand for anyone following me (or anyone I follow) to send me harassing messages to ask my views and not be respectful when I reply (out of kindness) or to harass me by repeatedly asking a stupid question to which I have replied and told why I answered the way I did.

The person asked the same question six (6) to seven (7) times. I replied each time with the answer; even when I was repeatedly (five times) accused of dodging questions. I made my point quite clear each time I answered. One time they asked the question back to back between my responses.

Obviously this person has an issue with comprehension. Or they were mental. I don’t know. Honestly … after a while? I stopped caring. And, that is what happens.

I asked them one question four (4) times, they refused to answer me – yet they accused me of dodging questions. Hmm … that’s certainly interesting!

After that … the person wanted me to block them. Why? So they can pull the victim card and act butt-hurt? “Oh, poor me, all I wanted was a simple answer, they wouldn’t answer me, and then they blocked me! Me! Boo-hoo!”

They were the one to follow me; they engaged me in the conversation – why should I block? I’m not the person who started it.

As it turns out they did block me, so I blocked them in return. I took screenshots, and I also filed a report with Twitter.

But, given that we are heading into what will likely be a country-changing election, let me be very clear on this:

I will block and report disrespectful accounts and people who choose to “bait” me when it comes to politics and religion.

I have my beliefs, I have my thoughts, and I have my own moral compass. Mine works for me (and my family), but I wouldn’t dare thrust it upon someone else though. Nor would I like their politics or religion thrust upon me.

Yes, I feel we need changes – something has to be done, that is for sure. I have my priorities – they likely won’t be the same as the next person’s though. I can’t imagine why not, but then again … we are all different. There are middle ground approaches to some of them. I believe that is the best “compromise” we can ask for as nothing is going to please 100% of the people. The best thing is to agree to disagree and accept the “middle ground approach”.

At the end of the day – no one has the right to judge another person. We are all different – we should celebrate that. As we were told as little kids (I know I was) – if something isn’t comfortable say something, or walk away. You don’t have to be mean; you can say “excuse me” and walk away.

With that said …

I wish everyone well. Now, go do something fun and positive. Me? Laundry and writing. The laundry won’t do itself …