Just a thought for 2023

[Buzz Rules]

Just a thought for 2023. It is my hope that as this new year begins, we as a nation and world will start to work together as humanity should rather than letting petty differences keep us apart. Let’s move on from negative thoughts and find ways to bring more positive and healthy things into each other’s lives. Get to know your neighbors and find ways to be more involved in your communities. Explore more ways to gain a healthier lifestyle. Avoid social media more often and hang out with family and friends more with outdoor activities. Shop local whenever possible this year if you don’t usually. Discover new healthy interests/activities that you never thought of trying before. Maybe even attend a professional soccer game for the first time . This year can be even greater than last year if we all try just a little bit more to be courteous, respectful, and kind to each other. Happy New Year 2023 everyone.

 

[slo]

Thank you for this Buzz - very well written an expressed - I agree with all of it, even the soccer game, as long as everyone comes to watch a softball game too

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I know my goal is out with a lot from 2022 it’s not coming into 2023 with me - I’m finding my old ME and I’m sticking to it ! If it’s negative I don’t have time for it ! I’m done with all the drama & chaos - I am into peace - I can’t agree with you more - very well stated
The only social media I do is the DIS

 

[georgina]

Just a thought for 2023. It is my hope that as this new year begins, we as a nation and world will start to work together as humanity should rather than letting petty differences keep us apart. Let’s move on from negative thoughts and find ways to bring more positive and healthy things into each other’s lives. Get to know your neighbors and find ways to be more involved in your communities. Explore more ways to gain a healthier lifestyle. Avoid social media more often and hang out with family and friends more with outdoor activities. Shop local whenever possible this year if you don’t usually. Discover new healthy interests/activities that you never thought of trying before. Maybe even attend a professional soccer game for the first time . This year can be even greater than last year if we all try just a little bit more to be courteous, respectful, and kind to each other. Happy New Year 2023 everyone.

Happy new year to you also. A lovely, if unrealistic, sentiment. No way am I going to a soccer game! Personally I feel good about my local community. But sadly the differences keeping us apart in the nation and the world are not all petty. Peace on earth seems very far away.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Peace, joy, and a hug to all! Thank you Buzz for your wise and kind words. God Bless each of you.

 

[DCLMP]

Great advice for our personal lives. Everyone should be healthy mentally and physically. Unfortunately we cant control getting drug into a proxy war with Russia or all the corruption in this country. I don't consider anything going on today petty. Be kind to one another, but you still have to stand up for what you believe in.

 

[John VN]

On May 1, 1992, Rodney King said, "People, I just want to say, can't we all get along? Can't we all get along?"

Apparently still not.

 

[Buzz Rules]

On May 1, 1992, Rodney King said, "People, I just want to say, can't we all get along? Can't we all get along?"

Apparently still not.

“United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.”- Patrick Henry

 

[DCLMP]

“United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.”- Patrick Henry

What are we united against?

 

[Buzz Rules]

What are we united against?

Communist ideals vs democratic values.

 

[georgina]

“United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.”- Patrick Henry

Already happening. It's not communist ideals we're up against. I can quote 'founding fathers' too! (see if that gets me naughty points!)

"The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion."
--John Adams

 

[Buzz Rules]

Already happening. It's not communist ideals we're up against. I can quote 'founding fathers' too! (see if that gets me naughty points!)

"The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion."
--John Adams

I meant China and Russia without getting into details.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Already happening. It's not communist ideals we're up against. I can quote 'founding fathers' too! (see if that gets me naughty points!)

"The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion."
--John Adams

https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Founding-Fathers-Deism-and-Christianity-1272214
Please don’t bring current political issues into the thread. That is not the point of it.

 

[SirDuff]

https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Founding-Fathers-Deism-and-Christianity-1272214
Please don’t bring current political issues into the thread. That is not the point of it.

But it’s okay for you to do so?

 

[DCLMP]

I meant China and Russia without getting into details.

Why should I care about China or Russia? Empires fall from within. We need to fix our own corruption.

 

[Buzz Rules]

But it’s okay for you to do so?

I didn’t. I was supplying an article going into what she was stating from a historical perspective. This thread has nothing to do with religion.

Why should I care about China or Russia? Empires fall from within. We need to fix our own corruption.

I was saying as a response, that keeping democracy intact is something majority of the world is united on.

 

[DCLMP]

I was saying as a response, that keeping democracy intact is something majority of the world is united on.

Are you sure about that? There are no true democracy’s.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Are you sure about that? There are no true democracy’s.

Democratic republic.

 

[georgina]

Sorry, I do not agree that China and Russia are the major threats to our country. The world is sadly turning away from democracy towards fascist strong-men (and women-Italy), including some US cable 'news' networks. The threats to our country are from within, and religion IS a part of it. I say this as a Christian, but not a white nationalist.

 

[DCLMP]

Democratic republic.

Russia an China aren’t a threat to our democratic republic. We are our worst enemy.

I don’t know what you mean by unite. More wars? Uh, no thank you.

We have enough problems here. Sadly, I think we’re too divided and our government is too corrupt on all sides for it to be fixed.