The United States' Righteous Rage

I am nothing, but, I am all. Not too hot, not too cold, you may call me Goldilocks. I plead to you, if you know better than I, please do tell me.

How would you characterize your belief of others when in disagreement? Do you think they are ill-informed? Do you think they suffer from a peanut brain?

When you hear something that does not support your argument, do you swat it away like a fly? Do you reflect, research, and think?

If you know all, how are you all knowing? Crowned with a supernatural gift of true knowledge?

I am told self-reflection is beneficial. I know myself to only talk as though I think. I attempt to be as thoughtful as I must. Always with an appreciation for logos, of course. I detest the polarization of thoughts, actions, and beliefs. From what I have sought to know, I have found that truth is complex. There is a true illness of which I have found no cure. An ailment of the brain where nothing is ever questioned, always deemed true.

From the dawn of our time, we have gathered in groups for survival. Eventually, if in agreement, we join into lawful society. In an attempt to give voice to citizens, abidingly so, parties formed. Thus, the freedom of the holy grail, the “United States” was a country born. Most interestingly the U.S. is fondly referred to as the melting pot. When I think of this metaphor, I see true symbolism. When we are all melted down enough, we have the loss of everything. Whether it be community or individual, often people only fear their own perception from others. I too am guilty of this, having been glamoured by the media and the quick seducing dopamine given. If we believe our fellow neighbor is the other fifty percent of the “evil population” or, opposing neighbor, and demonize them before thought, how should we not expect the same? How will we prosper together?

There is an unspoken power of intention. The innate pleasure in winning an argument. When we are unable to fight our own anger, defuse our own bomb, we bring a “hostage situation” mindset to our lives without intentionally trying to. What I like to call the “righteous rage” is very similar to the zombie virus. If we cannot rationally ask ourselves why we believe what we do, how can we demand so much of others?

Only when you recognize that you don’t know all, and when you seek the truth, will you be released from your captivity.

There is true darkness within the US. Characterized by an inability to progress, forgive, and think logically, ethically, and morally. What would you say your top five values are in your life?

Is it family or independence? Is it truth and fighting malicious intent? Is it kindness and truth?

I believe that if we asked most of the population, there would be common themes.

There are more similarities between our neighbors than there are differences. I believe that every person can find common ground and understanding. Now if you are thinking, what about serial killers, and malicious unlawful offenders? I don’t have those answers, I don’t think anyone has a definitive answer or we would not have a problem. That is not what I am talking about. I am concerned about petty disagreements and potentially country threatening tensions that no one is willing to confront.

There should be no pleasure in thinking other people don’t know anything.

When I see such differences, with such mounting tension, I sense trouble. How many times have you had these discussions with someone else, and truly listened? Ask them why they really think a certain way, and equally reflect your beliefs? Do you enter a discussion treating it like a gladiator battle argument, of which you will soon rather die than change your beliefs? Is everyone else irrational but you, or just a bad case of peanut brain?

If you believe that you know everything, especially when talking about a circumstantial subject, you must question yourself. How is it to live in such constant agony of always being right!

If you fancy yourself to be intelligent, what a sham! I pity that you think you know it already! The truth is, when you stop questioning, you become stagnant water. Now, I am not talking about the silliness of the “sky is blue”! You’re not listening, there is no award of being right than petting your ego mutt! Much like an untrained dog, the ego jumps, leaps, and takes the easiest route for pleasures.

If you want to find peace, you must first know that life is uncertain. Disagreement should be used as a tool to learn and grow, not to divide and conquer! Now, I think it is incredibly important to note the capital gains of polarized media. While I think news should be an unbiased display of facts, we are all biased. I am not sure what the answer is or what there is to gain from biased media, but, I have speculations. If we all lived in harmony and had peaceful discussion, there would be no profit. I also believe that unknowingly, seemingly logical people, dedicate their lives to truth telling, and find truth in what they say.

Unfortunately, the general unacceptance to find answers as complex instead of multiple choice right and wrong, leads to these extremes.

I find incredible stress and discomfort in online dialogue and discussion. Hateful speech builds upon itself like a quick spreading cancer. When I hear something that hurts me, I see an immediate response to defend myself. This behavior often takes place as a verbal joust. Often beliefs and political opinions that are not personal, are argued as if they are and clung onto as a truth trophy.

Please, challenge yourself, question your beliefs, be slow to insult, and open your mind. The fate of the United States depends on it.