Some Schmo wrote:It seems to me that if you value loyalty, it can get you into real trouble if you let others do your thinking for you.
Yes, this is also quite true in religion as well.
Right now, we have a GOP that doesn't question what the White House is doing, and it's leading to all kinds of problems. A great number are loyal to party over country, and they justify it with talking points gleaned from "conservative" radio.
To be fair, a great number are "loyal to party over country" can surely be found littered all over both sides of our American political landscape. It is without question, in my opinion, what is found at the very core of the problem/problems within current American politics as well as many American citizens.
One of the real problems, as I see it, is that far too many of our elected officials are deeply concerned (first and foremost) with doing whatever it takes to secure their particular governmental seat - in the next election - meaning that they all parrot their party's motto - and maintain complete party loyalty - directly because that is what gives them the best chance at re-election. It's ridiculous!
Peace,
Ceeboo