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Rozemarijn van der Steen's avatar

Our household is dynamic, to put it favorably. George watches Fox News because he's from a Communist country; for every 2 hours of Fox I make him watch 1 hour of CNN. I don't always disagree with Fox, I like to see criminals held accountable and wasteful spending reduced. However, what I cannot take is them blaming Democrat "rhetoric" for this shooting when their leader just called the left vermin, immigrants poison, and the press the "Enemy of the People". Never mind Trump actually posting a picture of Joe Biden hogtied in the back of a pickup truck. So yes, the struggle is real, and it is ongoing.

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Karen Davis's avatar

I'm actually surprised he's watching Fox News. So he's a Trumper, eh?? I wish everyone would stop blaming and start actual debating. It used to work.

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Rozemarijn van der Steen's avatar

Yeah he's not completely, I mean he was appalled after what he pulled on Jan 6. But whenever you say anything negative about Trump, he starts defending him...

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Mocha Mocha's avatar

It’s possible to love your friends, keep your peace, and enjoy a life that’s a bit less noisy and a lot more humane. BRAVO!

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Elizabeth Connell-Barr's avatar

Another wonderfully witty and humorous observation of daily life in this crazy world! Love it!!!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Love that you love it!! Makes me feel like I've just gotten a nice warm hug! Thank you.

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Elizabeth Connell-Barr's avatar

Oh good!!!

Nothing like a really good hug, even if it's only virtual!!

I still need to meet up with you for a coffee with my laptop so I can learn how to use Substack.

Got a friend here until the end of week, are u around over weekend?

E xx

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Karen Davis's avatar

Next weekend we’ll be away with visitors!

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Nick Athanassiadis's avatar

Great piece my love!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Thank you, my partner!

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Karen Davis's avatar

My friend Ludsin in the Hamptons had this to say: "Here’s a bit of secret sauce that might help to stay calm in these political squalls: Your column is terrific. I use a 5-minute limit on political conversations with a friend who became a Trumper. It works."

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