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Martin Eden

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8. They don't waste energy on things they can't control

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2018, 07:42 AM

Nov 2018

That's the only point I take some issue with.

Many millions believe they can't control what our government does and that may be true from an individual standpoint, but real positive change requires people to fight the good fight for causes which logically seem futile and hopeless.

Even in failure, their example may provide inspiration for others who follow. This applies to more than just US elections. Jews in the Warsaw ghetto had no chance against the Nazis, but who among us think they didn't make the strong intelligent choice?

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They don't waste energy on things they can't control Martin Eden Nov 2018 #8

I understand your position, Martin Eden. littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #13

I know you meant well, but there are negative implications here. Tobin S. Nov 2018 #9

I don't agree with your bias. But you are certainly entitled to littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #10

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