Some say it’s naïve to think we can make love our guiding principle for organizing human civilization. What’s actually naïve is to think we’ll last another hundred years on this planet if we don’t at least try.

Feb 16, 2021 · 10:20 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Now your starting to talk about what you you're meant to talk about
Replying to @marwilliamson
I give you a hard time sometimes, but I really agree with you about this. I don't think pointing fingers, demonizing Republicans and bullying moderate Democrats into becoming Sanders operatives is the way to go But I think you're right about the main point. Love does best work.
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I'm so grateful that you let me disagree with you as strongly as I do without blocking me or trying to kick me out of your media It shows respect that I really value When I disagree with you it also comes from respect. If I can't say no to you sometimes my yes will mean nothing
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Agreed, Dr. Cornell West always speaks of this love too. It's the love for life,and the love for humanity. For the least of these. It's the same love I believe MLK spoke of. Acceptance, inclusion and acknowledgement. Love will see us through.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
People who say that have never tried prioritizing love.
Yeah, but you cosigning Jill Biden's hypocrisy and platitudes ain't it.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
And even some of our biggest allies with naively cosign it.
Replying to @marwilliamson
I agree, but how can we get to those who believe as the Shadows did in Babylon 5 that struggle is the only way?
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I love, I don't love hate or violence of any kind. Change doesn't unfortunately happen by extending a box of chocolates. It has historically only happened when people in power become uncomfortable.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Absolutely. I'm not sure why we call the nobler parts of our nature "illusions" and the worst parts are "realistic"