It’s not self-righteousness, Amos. It’s real frustration with doom and gloomers spreading their demoralizing commentary all over the board.
Normally, I’d just take a pass on someone else’s pessimism and dour outlook, but this time is like no other in living memory. We’re about to embark upon an historic fight for the future of this country.
Negative commentary does nothing to bolster the resolve and courage of those who read here, and likely causes some to be less firm in what little resolve and certainty they do have.
This really just isn’t the time for it. All I ask, is that folks try to keep the worst of their pessimism to themselves when commenting to the group. It’s just not helpful.
As far as my approach, my first response was tongue-in-cheek. A bit on the snarky side, but not intended to insult. I think it was plenty gentle.
Sooo it seems you want to "trick" somebody into being positive?..
John McLaim tricked very few.. but he did trick some(RINOS)..
Until America looks the present situation in the face..
There is no chance of proposing a workable tactic..
America needs to "handle the truth".. lock and load..
And get busy..
"These people" will not just "leave" their positions.. until they are driven out..
Its a little late for an email crusade..
Snarky?
0's message is replete with the positive and the upbeat. Tragically it is based on nothing but his own narcissism.
Hosepipe is correct. Unless we face squarely the awful truth of 0's presidency and its tragic consequences for our nation we will not be able to even begin to deal with the mess we are in.
You may feel that his is demoralizing commentary. I view it as clear headed truth telling.