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A happy medium. Politically speaking I mean. Before, during, and after President Obama's State of the Union address tonight, I watched social media's status updates swing from one extreme to the other. Examples of pure hatred for the man, all the way to utter adoration. I love that this is a free country, with freedom of speech and choice. I believe this is a democracy, right?
1.Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
2.A political or social unit that has such a government.
3.The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.
4.Majority rule.
5.The principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a community.

I especially like number 5, although I think respect for the individual within a community seems to go missing at times.
I tend to avoid political discussions in social media, especially in an arena where there is no "win", just a breeding ground for argument.

An old saying goes "When you're arguing with a fool, make sure he isn't doing the same thing".
I like to couple that with; "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Abraham Lincoln

Because trust me, I would definitely excel in removing all doubt. I'm not a political genius by any means.
I just find myself wishing that people of all political parties could band together at some kind of common ground where we want the same thing, without the harsh backlash.

Ah well. I've been called a bleeding heart liberal before. *gasp*

That was your first glimpse into my political world. It's small, and we won't stay here long, so much more to talk about!

I think for breakfast tomorrow we'll have what you choose. Its a democracy after all, right?

Sweet dreams,
Tiffany