I am glad that I have lived long enough to have cycled
through the liberal and conservative ends of the spectrum. This has given me
insight to be able to discern what is political ranting and what is truth. This
also helps when seeing someone who is wholly invested in one way of thinking. I
can understand where they're coming from.
If you are on one side of an issue realize both sides have
their own reality. By pushing against the other side you only make their
reality stronger, adding energy to it. Better attempt to understand and listen.
