You nailed it. All Trump's core supporters care about is hurting the people they have been brainwashed to think are their enemies. Any Epstein revelations will have little impact on them. The challenge for us Christians is how to love these people anyway. Bernie is a good role model. He goes to Red states and meets face-to-face with Trump supporters, talks to them about what he believes and they say, "I had no idea. I just heard you were an evil communist." How can the rest of us respectfully engage Trump supporters?
Than you for this thoughtful and wise post, Cameron. I agree with you 100%! We've seen his abusive patterns way before he was elected for his first term. According to him, those around him, and those who voted for him, it was 'okay to grab women....' and 'shoot anyone on 5th ave'.
Being able to identify and call out inappropriate behavior requires individual awareness, courage, skill, and a culture that supports it. Also, we have to recognize how hard, and emotionally risky it can feel to let go of power and to take it on. One of the reasons I am passionate about using improv in healthcare is b/c when facilitated properly, it provides people with positive experiences sharing power on both ends of the spectrum. In my mind, this must be part of longterm, meaningful change!
A few years ago I wrote about a 'no innocent bystander' policy as part of a systemic solution to pervasive bullying in healthcare, which may be of interest.
I agree 100%...and I'm more curious as to why so many "doctors and medical professionals" seem to be showing up on social media (my algorithm, anyway) explaining why Trump has dementia, and other MAJOR medical issues. Is this a similar distraction or a pivot away from Epstein to what truly might 'bring him down' as they say.
Those who participate in the abuse and trafficking of young girls should not be president.
You nailed it. All Trump's core supporters care about is hurting the people they have been brainwashed to think are their enemies. Any Epstein revelations will have little impact on them. The challenge for us Christians is how to love these people anyway. Bernie is a good role model. He goes to Red states and meets face-to-face with Trump supporters, talks to them about what he believes and they say, "I had no idea. I just heard you were an evil communist." How can the rest of us respectfully engage Trump supporters?
Than you for this thoughtful and wise post, Cameron. I agree with you 100%! We've seen his abusive patterns way before he was elected for his first term. According to him, those around him, and those who voted for him, it was 'okay to grab women....' and 'shoot anyone on 5th ave'.
Being able to identify and call out inappropriate behavior requires individual awareness, courage, skill, and a culture that supports it. Also, we have to recognize how hard, and emotionally risky it can feel to let go of power and to take it on. One of the reasons I am passionate about using improv in healthcare is b/c when facilitated properly, it provides people with positive experiences sharing power on both ends of the spectrum. In my mind, this must be part of longterm, meaningful change!
A few years ago I wrote about a 'no innocent bystander' policy as part of a systemic solution to pervasive bullying in healthcare, which may be of interest.
https://www.healthecareers.com/nccpa/career-resources/on-the-job/3-ways-a-no-innocent-bystander-strategy-promotes-healthy-power-dynamics-in-healthcare-teams.
I agree 100%...and I'm more curious as to why so many "doctors and medical professionals" seem to be showing up on social media (my algorithm, anyway) explaining why Trump has dementia, and other MAJOR medical issues. Is this a similar distraction or a pivot away from Epstein to what truly might 'bring him down' as they say.