The power of confirmation bias is immeasurable. When presented with information or philosophy that we wish to be true, we will almost always believe it. It is how our brains work, and it is a flaw in our physiology. It does not serve us well. We are usually more than ready to dismiss facts that do not agree with our biases and accept lies that do. We will set aside reason and rational thought to accept anything that supports what we believe (not know) and wish (not need). We gravitate to sources that will confirm for us that reality is what we believe it needs to be. We will not have our perceptions disrupted for the sake of the truth. I have been a close observer, student, and sometimes participant in our political processes for all my adult life…and, to some extent, my teenage years. I chose to share this post because never before in my life have I witnessed good, decent, and sometimes intelligent people in such large numbers given over to tolerate, accept, admire, and, in many c
As I've mentioned previously, I avoid politics and religion on social media. I prefer to share my amazing dogs and an occasional school related post. But here on my blog, I'll express my views. I take no offense if you disagree, but I make no apologies for my opinions. Feel free to comment, but I won't respond. Here is my 2020 Election Post: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." 1st Corinthians 13:4 "...clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Colossians 3:12 "Be kind to one another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another." Ephesians 4:32 "Forget everything I said 2000 years ago. Brag incessantly about your greatness. Treat women as objects and brag about your ability to grab them by the $%^$*#. Mock the disabled in front of thousands of cheering supporters. Threaten to lock up those who disagree with you. Call those who nobly serve their co