The closing of the liberal mind. Why were liberals of the 50s and 60s seemingly more tolerant and open-minded than today’s? One writer says it’s because they believe the revolution is over and they’ve won. “Dissent is only patriotic when you’re one of the patriots. Questioning authority should only be done when you are the questioner, rather than the authority.” Liberalism is like a roach motel.
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After 35 year career writing software for IBM mainframes, am now self-employed contractor thinking of joining a union and striking for higher wages. Cured morbid fear of heights when I learned to look at them as lengths standing on end. Uncompromising in refusal to accept browser cookies. Amateur investor who has accumulated a small fortune in the market after starting out years ago with a large one. For recreation, I run, hike, kayak and play tennis but will not consider synchronized swimming under any circumstances.
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