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 I say wrong things.

I say wrong things for a lot of reasons. But never to lie or to deceive.

Sometimes I'm being sarcastic. Usually I'm just wrong, and you guys will let me know about it.

When I'm not sure about something or I have formed a new opinion, talking about it gives me feedback.  I almost never post about something I'm quite sure about... such topics are boring. I post about things I am ruminating about, and I share my current thinking, which may not even reflect my entire thinking on the subject.

For every issue, I'm always most interested in what part I am missing.  If you think of an issue like a penny, I keep flipping it over to see what is on the back side, until I can see both sides at the same time.  And you'll notice that many of my posts are geared towards alternative ways of viewing something.

I've said some crazy things (and almost said even crazier things) and yet you are still following me.  I should give you all a badge or something.

Thanks for following me. 🫂