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There was another political debate last night, and I could only take a few minutes of it at a time. They all sounded full of hate and war. These are an easy sell. Love is more difficult: bringing people together. Yet we won’t get there with debates: the very purpose of debates is to make the candidates as different from each other as possible, to drive them apart. And us in the bargain. What we need are people who want to come together. If we don’t hang together….

:- Doug.

The purpose of debate and discussion is to separate people—far better to bring us together, yes?

:- Doug.

There are two primary forces at work in this world—love and fear. The second fights the first, the first embraces the second. The first is stronger and louder, the first hugs the second.

:- Doug.

I’ve been in this group several years now. If you’ll permit me, I’ll share what I have seen.

:- Doug.

Open those skylights!

:- Doug.

The more people gather
The more work available
The more skies to be seen

:- Doug.

People who need the nursing home do not need to go to the poor house.

:- Doug.

I counsel with people facing long-term care and end of life.

:-Doug.

Would you be open to having your most favorite idea exploded?

:- Doug.

It does not have to be perfect, it is a first draft. Everything is a first draft. Get it out there so it can be improved.

:- Doug.