[RoosterRedux]

I'm also an optimist by nature but lately vacillate between cautious, at times, fleeting, optimism and profound pessimism.

That said, I think there are reasons to be optimistic, though I think we have a real war ahead of us. It is important to keep in mind that reality itself works against--erodes--brainwashing.

Realism is a much sturdier mindset than one based on a system of indoctrination of untruths.

There...I feel better just for having acknowledged that.;-)

[fortes fortuna juvat]

I think we have a real war ahead of us. It is important to keep in mind that reality itself works against—erodes—brainwashing.

Realism is a much sturdier mindset than one based on a system of indoctrination of untruths.

There...I feel better just for having acknowledged that.;-)
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Yes, so true, and I feel better having read it. Thanks!