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None So Blind As Those Who Refuse To See
Media’s influence can outweigh personal beliefs, values, family upbringing, and common sense
The conversation we had with a neighbor the other day has weighed heavily on my heart.
She’s an older lady we’ve known for the four years we’ve lived here. We know she’s stubborn, because she was embroiled in a battle with our HOA over a minor matter for at least two years. Although the matter was settled, apparently the HOA is still billing her for “legal fees” and she’s been told there’s a lien on her home.
She’s a nice person for the most part, but I suspect that if we didn’t look and act the way we do … she wouldn’t be.
She expressed dismay at the June 27, 2024 U.S. Presidential debate between former President Trump and current President Biden. She was shocked at President Biden’s appearance and demeanor and concluded that he had dementia.
Because Bruce and I have a bit of common sense, we listened more than we spoke.
“I think they should replace him,” she said. “I like Newsom. I’ve seen him on TV and he sounds powerful.”
I then made the critical error of telling her — as someone forced to move out of my native state — that California’s governor Gavin Newsom was…
