The Undiscovered Country

Scorched Earth

One nice thing about blogs: the ability to vent to the world and have the world comment on it.

One bad thing about blogs: ditto.

This election season gives perfect examples of why blogs are horrid things. We ‘discuss’ the candidates and issues of the day, and due to passion on both sides, it many times turns ugly.

I fear I lost at least one friendship over it, and I’ve no one to blame but myself.

I didn’t write any entries on politics. I avoid it for the reason above, but I commented in other people’s blogs that did discuss it.

I should have kept my mouth shut - or in this case, my laptop shut.

Politics isn’t worth the friction caused between friends.

I admire those who write political entries. They often take the chance for disparate points of view, and yet are able to defend their positions time and again. Same goes for those who comment. It takes courage to take the heat for their point of view. It takes much research to be able to back them up. I have neither the courage nor wherewithal for either.

That’s why I prefer to discuss religion or faith. I have confidence in my knowledge, and confidence in my faith enough I can defend it. I’ve also learned to not take opposing views personal.

Politics, not so much.

Sigh. This happens every four years, and will happen again four years from now, darn it.

November 5th I plan on a party, no matter who succeeds to the White House. Want to join me? There will be lots of food and wine — mostly wine.

Note: Not one minute before I posted this entry, I received an email from one of the friends in question that assured me I've not alienated them. I can't describe how relieved I am.

The party is still on, though!