Right, Left and Everything In Between

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it.
With just a few days to go until inauguration, the tension in the air seems to be revving up instead of winding down.

​After over a year (maybe more?) of a brutal campaign, we mortals need down time from dirty politics.
But no, we are headed for more protests and pity fests, noxious tweets and vile retorts as we zoom into the finish line.

Or is it the beginning of the end?

Whether you are Trumper or Trump dumper, of course you know you're right. Election stand offs broke apart families and made workplace water coolers a  war zone.

​And there are those who had to hide behind a mask because everyone around them was on the other side.

Moments of "lighten up" have been few and far between.

So, if you haven't seen this yet, Enjoy!!
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Yes, it's funny, but also painfully true.

Unfortunately, in today's heated political atmosphere:
​Those on the right are sure they're right and those on the left are sure they're right.

There is no meeting in the middle for compromise: it's a recipe for disaster.

The problem is global-If countries would compromise there would be no more war.
The problem is national-We see where this is taking us.
​The problem is communal-Ever sat on the synagogue board?
And...
​The problem is very personal.

I'm not a social worker or psychologist, but I know that I've tried to get it all my way and failed.
Concessions take humility and my ego always wants to get in the way.

Learning to compromise is the groundwork of our relationships with friends, co-workers, spouses, parents and children.

We all know we're right.
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But being right is almost never the answer to a looming problem- at home or at work.
More often than not, the outcome of the disagreement is not as important as the resolution of broken down communications.
True, raw emotions block our senses. We can't hear the other person's words and can't see pain on their faces in the heat of a debate.

But...sometimes, just allowing a pause to make acknowledgment of the other person's point is enough to diffuse an escalating argument.
I've learned, often the hard way, that giving in is really an act of giving to the person you love or care about, enough to find a solution.
​It might not be the answer I was looking for, but at least the situation is resolved. And the relationship has a chance to repair.

​Its a win-win.

​As for our country..... Trumpers and dumpers are most likely going to stay in their foxholes fighting. It seems there is no chance of flying surrender flags in the near future.
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Sadly, its a lose- lose for this nation

There is one thing I know I'm right about- Sometimes the other side isn't all wrong.

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