Everyone can see the divides among us are getting wider. Rich, poor; Republican, Democrat; Liberal, conservative; Young, old, Love 50 Shades of Grey, Hate 50 Shades of Grey we are all picking sides and not cutting anyone any slack. Assumptions and retaliations are born from a tweet before anyone bothers to find out why a belief is held. That lack of curiosity about our fellow Americans scares me more then any economic crises or war. We can and have survived depression, attack and unbelievable devastation - we survived it because we came together. As the election hits it final stretch I want to hear what everyone believes and understand why they believe what they do. I will agree with some of it and I will disagree with some of it, but my goal is to accept people's beliefs so I can work to change what I feel needs changed.
I have something to loose if someone judges me because of my beliefs, but I have more to loose if we, as a country, continue to treat each other this way.
So, with David's call to action I sat down today and started making a list of things I believe and I am posting it here, for the world to read. This list will change; because I will change and this is by no means exhaustive, it is just a share. A view of how I buy, vote and feel - this is what I believe, in no particular order of importance, and if you don't agree with something I am happy to discuss it.
I believe flossing really does make a difference in the
health of my teeth
I believe the only problem with getting plastic surgery
is getting bad plastic surgery
I believe wine at lunch is acceptable
I believe our Founding Fathers were brilliant and douchebags
I believe the political system is corrupt and “the
people” let it stay that way
I believe racism, sexism, and classism will always exist
I believe I should vote, even if my vote doesn't actually
decide anything
I believe there should be gym, art and music in every
school
I believe fake food is addictive
I believe religion helps some people and does nothing for
others
I believe I should wash my hands the minute I get out of
the subway
I believe exercise does make me feel better
I believe reading garbage is better then reading nothing
I believe there is excellent TV to be watched
I believe bed bugs are in movie theaters
I believe serial cop shows are entertainment
I believe there is a is difference between leadership and
management
I believe Martha Stewart went to jail because she is a
woman
I believe kids today are smarter and lazier then ever
before
I believe custom picture framing costs way too much and
dry cleaning is a racket
I believe hats are the boldest accessory
I believe hipsters are stylistically backward
I believe milk should be ice cold
I believe in progress not perfection
I believe technology makes the world better and worse
I believe there are people who “work” every system
I believe Miss Piggy is the greatest Muppet
I believe Miss Piggy is the greatest Muppet
I believe tofu has a taste
I believe I will live to see 100
I believe my parents did the best they could
I believe I look better as I get older
I believe talent is sexy
I believe taking care of myself is exhausting and expensive
I believe job tenure for anyone is ridiculous
I believe the internet should be free for everyone
I believe people who are afraid of computers are fucked
I believe depression is powerful
I believe monogamy for a lifetime is a lot to ask
I believe diets don’t work
I believe buying a baguette makes me feel French
I believe lipstick and mascara is all the make-up you really
need
I believe high heels makes my legs look better
I believe a correct fitting bra will solve all fashion
problems
I believe writing things down helps me remember them
I believe loneliness is dangerous
I believe friends are as important as family
I believe green tea has antioxidants
I believe at the end of the day I will figure it out
I believe not everyone in charge deserves to be there
I believe learning how to play politics is important
I believe the best man does not always win
I believe heroes do exist
I believe a yard for your kids is not worth a long commute
I believe everyone should speak more then one language
I believe democracy is flawed but there isn’t a better
option
I believe there are people who just want to help
I believe creativity is always worth investing in
I believe gun control won’t do much to stop violence
I believe tracking what I eat and what I buy helps me cut
down on my eating and spending
I believe people walk too slow
I believe smoking is gross
I believe a free press, like a free life, is always in
danger
I believe computer generated actors are creepy
I believe pensions are a thing of the past
I believe movies in b&w should be watched
I believe coffee and toast is the best breakfast
I believe anything my mom makes tastes good
I believe a black dress is the greatest style choice
I believe facials are worth the money but manicures are a
waste of money
I believe burning any flag is free speech and also a dumb
thing to do
I believe good lighting is worth the investment
I believe Hitchcock should have won the Oscar for Best Director
I believe money does not solve all problems, but its takes
away quite a few
I believe people are intimidated by intelligence
I believe TV shows should have a theme song and movies
should always end with “The End”
I believe museums should be free for anyone under 21
I believe many non-fiction books should have stopped at
article length
I believe contemporary art has gotten too abstract
I believe good PR and marketing can make you believe
anything
I believe equality is worth working for – even if almost impossible
to achieve
I believe good seasoning can make any meal great
I believe I am judged by my size
I believe a woman will be President
I believe steam-less wine glasses are wrong
I believe the morning is the best time of day
I believe marriage should be for everyone
I believe investing in healthcare for everyone will save
money and lives
I believe my taxes go for some good, some bad and some ridiculous
I believe communication is key to all problem solving
I believe telling a joke is a skill
I believe every interest of a child should be cultivated
even if it goes nowhere
I believe college is worth the debt
I believe things will get better
I believe texting does count as communication, but you still
need to pick up the phone once in a while
I believe education is the answer for everything
I believe a bit of skepticism is a good thing
I believe there will always be something to fight against
I believe…
Quite an impressive list, kiddo. I agree with some, and disagree with others. For example, a properly fitted bra wouldn't do a thing for my husband's appearance. And no matter how wonderful the spices are you put on lousy meat, it's still gonna be lousy meat. But a good list. It's always a good idea to clarify your thoughts, even if you only do it for yourself.
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