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brenshaw's avatar

He will be the next generation to carry on the fight for applied logic. I love hearing stories about your grandkids.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

They're really kind of incredible, in all the best ways.

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Thomas Dombroski's avatar

Common sense or self awareness is something that seems evasive to many people

Kudos to him for showing common sense at a young age

As for indoctrination it is easier to do if you can sequester a subject from opposing views

That’s why I cringe when I hear some of the goofballs that I know say that they are home schooling their kids

I pity the kids

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Susan Campbell's avatar

We talked a lot about Trump when he was president, but only when the kids asked. I always tell them that I see the world from my own unique view, and they would develop their own unique view, but here's mine:

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Thomas Dombroski's avatar

Variety is the spice of life

The more interests and view points a person can obtain over time makes them a more complete and self aware person

At least that is what shaped my life and view points

And that includes hanging out with people who were considered to be the dregs of society

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Same here. Through church work, I made friends with the dregs and learned early on that they aren't dregs, but people, and worth some attention. Of all the things I learned in that flawed church, that was the best lesson, ever.

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Jim Brasile's avatar

Right on! Also I will.have to remember this "am happy to talk about politics — any time and anywhere — but I’m also aware that there’s talking about politics, and then there’s indoctrination." Peace, nonviolence and ... grandkids!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Amen.

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Joan Sheehan's avatar

Swords up! White flag’s never going up!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

We will fight like a Ukrainian grandmother!

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Lola's avatar

Bravo. Here’s to hoping that sane thinking is still alive and well.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

It very much is. Just ask your regular old 10-year old.

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Rich Colbert's avatar

and don't leave out disdain and condemnation for Susan Collins, she is a wolf in sheep clothing!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

She isn't the best Maine has to offer, that's for sure.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

I really do try to keep politics as a topic we discuss only when they ask. Same with religion. But I've noticed when they bring either topic up, our conversations go on for a while.

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