to feel heartbroken by global situation-

PeacePilgrim · 2026-03-05T08:54:54+00:00

and humanity's seeming inability to live in peace

Dappy777 · 06/03/2026 22:04

All you can do is focus on your corner of the world. Be extra kind and polite to the humans you meet each day. It’s not much, but it’s a start. You create the world you live in. If you want to live in a kinder, gentler world, be kind and gentle.

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 21:36

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:31

Deliberative democracy, often using citizens' assemblies, is a model where 50–150+ randomly selected, demographically representative citizens learn, discuss, and make recommendations on specific, often complex, policy issues.

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Blimey, with all that learning and sense amongst the decision makers Trump would never get in.

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:31

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 21:29

Well what then?

You've said not popularism. You've said not trusting the leadership of any country to the general public.

What do you suggest?

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Deliberative democracy, often using citizens' assemblies, is a model where 50–150+ randomly selected, demographically representative citizens learn, discuss, and make recommendations on specific, often complex, policy issues.

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 21:29

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:21

well not popularism politics

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Well what then?

You've said not popularism. You've said not trusting the leadership of any country to the general public.

What do you suggest?

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:23

Forthesteps · 06/03/2026 20:11

Quoting dictionary definitions may work for High School Assignments, matey, but context matters.
Trump apologists cannot hide behind casuistry; although a lot of 'em try.
That, and appeals to patriotism which, as a famous British dictionary compiler once said, is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

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i used the dictionary because of how morals are subjective

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:21

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 21:21

What do you suggest instead?

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well not popularism politics

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 21:21

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:20

which then begs the question why trust the leadership of any country to the general public ?

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What do you suggest instead?

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 21:20

Forthesteps · 06/03/2026 20:19

Then they are mentally and morally bankrupt. Hth.

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which then begs the question why trust the leadership of any country to the general public ?

Forthesteps · 06/03/2026 20:19

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 19:03

what if they choose him too ?

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Then they are mentally and morally bankrupt. Hth.

Forthesteps · 06/03/2026 20:11

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 14:07

all i said in context is that morals are subjective.

oxford definition:

Here is a breakdown of the definition and perspective regarding subjective morality:

Definition of Morality: oxford reference defines morality as "a system of values, normative rules, or principles according to which intentions or behaviours are judged to be good or bad, right or wrong".
Subjective Interpretation: Morality is considered subjective because these judgments are often based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions . As no two individuals or cultures have identical life experiences, there is significant variation in what is considered moral or immoral

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Quoting dictionary definitions may work for High School Assignments, matey, but context matters.
Trump apologists cannot hide behind casuistry; although a lot of 'em try.
That, and appeals to patriotism which, as a famous British dictionary compiler once said, is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 19:03

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 19:01

Perhaps more public should choose.
A third of American's didn't even vote.

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what if they choose him too ?

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 19:01

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 18:43

now based on that are the public the best ones to choose ?

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Perhaps more public should choose.
A third of American's didn't even vote.

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 19:01

pocketpairs · 06/03/2026 18:57

Were you perhaps in the toilet when God was giving out the brains..

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that and making a cuppa

pocketpairs · 06/03/2026 18:57

ThatPearlkitty · 05/03/2026 21:03

considering her role then whats she ment to do ?

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Were you perhaps in the toilet when God was giving out the brains..

pocketpairs · 06/03/2026 18:50

ThatPearlkitty · 05/03/2026 20:27

coloration is not causation besides whos to say that two things could be true maybe they did but another country rearmed them etc like running out of milk and the shop provides more milk

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*correlation

pocketpairs · 06/03/2026 18:47

ThatPearlkitty · 05/03/2026 20:07

well it seems they are right about history

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How very observant..

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 18:43

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 18:42

Other countries have voted better.

It's just America who voted in a pussy grabber. Twice.

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now based on that are the public the best ones to choose ?

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 18:42

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 15:13

i would prefer yes, but when society chooses the party with that leader then i would also hope society would vote better too

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Other countries have voted better.

It's just America who voted in a pussy grabber. Twice.

Lemonfrost · 06/03/2026 16:55

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 15:04

in terms of rotten, basically a large part of society too yet people go omg when a president is similar

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😂😂😂priceless!

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 06/03/2026 16:31

@Rightsraptor
Have you seen many women raping, murdering and well, starting wars that involve the indiscriminate bombing of civilians?

I haven’t.
Women can be rude, abusive and obnoxious. They can neglect their children, commit fraud and shop lift but you don’t see many female murderers and no female rapists.
Men on the other hand……..

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 15:13

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 15:10

Do you not expect better from our leaders?

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i would prefer yes, but when society chooses the party with that leader then i would also hope society would vote better too

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 15:10

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 15:04

in terms of rotten, basically a large part of society too yet people go omg when a president is similar

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Do you not expect better from our leaders?

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 15:04

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 14:47

You are contorting yourself in order to defend the indefensible.

Given your blind allegiance to MAGA and Trump nobody will have any faith in your ability to judge right from wrong anyway, so you can toot on until you're blue in the face and we'll still think Trump, MAGA and Karonline Leavitt are rotten to the core.

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in terms of rotten, basically a large part of society too yet people go omg when a president is similar

RobinInTheCrabApple · 06/03/2026 14:47

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 14:00

strictly speaking if you went with the old testament humans were not equal so she can still be of faith it depends on which version etc

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You are contorting yourself in order to defend the indefensible.

Given your blind allegiance to MAGA and Trump nobody will have any faith in your ability to judge right from wrong anyway, so you can toot on until you're blue in the face and we'll still think Trump, MAGA and Karonline Leavitt are rotten to the core.

ThatPearlkitty · 06/03/2026 14:07

Forthesteps · 06/03/2026 13:38

Excuse me? So by you fraud, lying, abuse, infidelity, sexual assault and warmongering are all A OK?

FFS there's none so blind as those who don't want to see.

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all i said in context is that morals are subjective.

oxford definition:

Here is a breakdown of the definition and perspective regarding subjective morality:

Definition of Morality: oxford reference defines morality as "a system of values, normative rules, or principles according to which intentions or behaviours are judged to be good or bad, right or wrong".
Subjective Interpretation: Morality is considered subjective because these judgments are often based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions . As no two individuals or cultures have identical life experiences, there is significant variation in what is considered moral or immoral