[Tammy8]

She didn’t really jump all over me, in fact she said all of this as if it was really upsetting to her that her hero was so outnumbered- desperation in her voice...she was nearly in tears. I have sworn that I will not talk about anything like that with her again, I fear she may have a mental breakdown or may have already had one.

It will be most interesting to follow our liberal neighbors though- they are liberal to the core on every issue except one. They are firearm owners and both enjoy shooting and believe in self protection. They are truly worried about the anti-gun climate and really aren’t sure what to think of it. This might be the beginning of their education of reality.

The husband is not so far gone on the craziness as his wife, you can talk to him. He is reasonable to talk to, doesn’t always agree but is willing to listen. His mother married a rancher after he was grown, and he did learn a little about this way of life. They have inherited his mother and step-father’s house, though the ranch was sold off years ago. That is why they visit here in the winters, he is more aware and open than she is...it will be interesting.

[pieceofthepuzzle]

I understand. She sounds like a nice person, which is what makes her vulnerable to the kumbaya connotations of the mass hypnotist in chief. Most of us want fairness and happiness all around, which is why the manipulative behavior of politicians is so repulsive. They use these emotions to prey on the rest of us. Who wants to see a poor minority child denied success and the pursuit of his/her dreams? Who wants to see some selfish evil corporate rich guy live large because he/she turned the neighborhood of some poor powerless people into a toxic waste dump? Who wants to see polar bears drown? The manipulation involved is really horrible.