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D D's avatar

David, crying is spontaneous to many heartfelt responses. Where did you get the statement that crying is never useful? Have you never shed a tear for joy? Surrender to the heart, focus.

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David Watson's avatar

Why do you think it is useful? It demonstrates weakness. It probably doesn't hurt if you're not being attacked. But it can be fatal when you are being attacked, as we are, now.

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Anne Clifton's avatar

Crying can be cathartic. Jesus wept when he saw the pain of Lazarus' two sisters and He already knew what the outcome would be; raising Lazarus from the dead! There is so much pain in watching this carnage that I have to release my emotions sometimes so that I can go fighting. I'm a 70 year old grandmother and I'm doing everything I know to do in order to educate others. That, and prayer, are the only ways I know to fight. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.

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David Watson's avatar

70 year old grandmothers are usually trained to let others fight for them. Emotion is their only weapon, but it won't work against this adversary. Not too late to learn new skills.

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Anne Clifton's avatar

David, I'm not using crying as a weapon. ЁЯШК I will refer back to the Bible verse which indicates that people are not the ultimate enemy. That does not mean they shouldn't be held accountable and punished, it means the true enemy is far more powerful. Your anger is not an effective weapon either. Action is effective. We have to expose the evil and present the truth, and by the way, I am doing more of that than my 71 year old husband. I like to say that he's the scientist and I am the activist. ЁЯШК I can't take on the world, but I can, and did, help my pregnant niece stand firm when her entire family was pressuring her to be jabbed; help people get ivermectin; point a vaccine injured friend to helpful treatment; challenge the lies on my (former) doctors' website, and talk to people when I have opportunity. We all have different strengths and abilities and it's going to take all of us to make a difference. I'm glad you're fighting on my side. Take care.

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Ymarsakar's avatar

It's not too late to learn to look inside yourself at the mastermind of all evil, dave

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David Watson's avatar

Never too late until you quit.

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D D's avatar

That was a condescending response!

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Anne Clifton's avatar

D D, I often start conversations online with atheists or pro-vax people, so I am accustomed to worse responses than that. My favorite is when I was called a wackadoodle. As a follower of Christ, I am determined to respond kindly and not call names.

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David Watson's avatar

None was intended, but when it's perceived it usually indicates insecurity. I can increase it if you want.

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

If you have a concrete and productive suggestion, please share it.

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Ymarsakar's avatar

They don't have a connection to their emotions, so they must look away from the source of evil or the masterminds.

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David Watson's avatar

My suggestion is don't share your suggestions with the FBI. Anything in particular you're interested in?

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Ah. The infiltraitor Writes to Your Health.

End of string.

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David Watson's avatar

I have suggestions on mental health, too.

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Ymarsakar's avatar

The masterminds are reading and await with baited breath your suggestions, dear dave

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Reasonable Horses's avatar

Physician, heal thyself!

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Ymarsakar's avatar

Ignoring the existence of the masterminds, as you do, while being attacked, is normal and safe, but crying is fatal? Your sense of survival is awkwardly distorted dave

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David Watson's avatar

Your obsession with imagined "masterminds" apparently distorts you.

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