Democrats vs Republicans
A photo of the brick oven in our 1700 farmhouse being used.
This is part of my article on how we can surpass Switzerland. One of the things I see in the news and on social media is the Democrats versus the Republicans. I am an independent, and I do not care which party you belong to. My point is only that the idea of political parties creates division, because it implies a “good” versus “bad” and an “us” versus “them” attitude. Both of which create division. I want to see us more united.
I bring this all up to emphasize that when you see talk of this party or that party, it’s a flag. It’s a sign that you’re being “played.” People (corporations, opposing governments, secret organizations) want to divide us because it weakens us. It encourages the idea that there is a single right way. This makes us more ineffective. It also creates fear, which increases people watching social media, TV, or the news. These are all revenue streams for these people. If life is good, you won’t watch as much. You won’t consume as much. You’ll consume better things.
I think it comes back to the idea that we see in movies and stories that there is a bad guy, and if you can just win, then all is good, and life is happily ever after. But it is not that simple. Forcing another person to accept your point of view and trying to stop others only gives them more power. If you want to be strong, learn to be open-minded about your position and clear about what you want.
Recognize that you can have your way without anyone else having to suffer. Trying to “stop” the bad guy doesn’t make them go away. And for the record, to them, you are the bad guy.
I do not like talking about the “bad” and trying to eliminate “bad things,” but I think it’s worth noticing when you see people pushing one party line or another that you can choose differently. It can be a reminder that you have the opportunity to see things in a more united way, and a way that encourages love and tolerance. You can realize that the source is a victim of that way of thinking and have compassion for their limitations, which inevitably will cause them suffering.
How Do You Want Them To Treat You? Act that Way.
Does someone yelling at you make you want to change? How many times have you been persuaded by someone applying force to you and telling you that you’re a bad person, and have you wanted to change? I am guessing never. Ask yourself what would make you consider an alternative point of view? Then treat others in the same way.
