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Thanks, Hope, Optimism, Change
I never deny that much of my content has a negative turn to it. At the same time, the focus and purpose in my case is far different from the typical demoralizing and divisional attempts made by corporate media and mindless echo chambers. The goal of my own observations is awareness, enlightenment and actual unity.
No, I do not think that unity will simply happen. It’s something we have to work toward.
The major enemies of any form of positive unity are those who refuse to leave their respective echo chambers and surrender their cognitive dissonance in favor of something greater. Those proposing violence in any form, on any side of the equation are traitors to this country. They should be viewed as such and shunned at all cost.
Yes, the past 4 years have demoralized many in this country. 2020 above all has strained the spirit of countless numbers of Americans.
Never before have so many in this country in sheer numbers, perhaps even percentages, been forced to utilize food banks for survival. Never have so many faced the very real prospect of eviction in only weeks.
None of this means we have no path forward or no reason for hope and optimism. Though real change will again take work on our part…