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The problem with "evolution"

It leads to simping and lying

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Brian D. O’Leary
Jul 13, 2024
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The late columnist Joe Sobran once pointed out,

"Life always seems hopelessly complex to people who have no principles."

Makes sense. We exist in a culture where propaganda is championed over principles. Look no further than the Democrat-Media Complex simping for Ice Cream Joe over the last 4 years.

Biden never lies, the establishment media tells us. Instead, we hear the old chestnut, "Biden misled us."

"Simping" things down is plain silly, as we relayed in yesterday's email.

Furthermore, simple is not always better. Those who lack principles crave simplicity. They have a deluded belief that "simplicity is the key."

Their thought patterns evolve. It becomes self-explanatory that life does indeed seem "hopelessly complex," particularly when the ability to use the lowest common denominator is unavailable.

How, then, do these beliefs "evolve?"

"These are the facts," they say to a child.

"They" are the parents, teachers, coaches, relatives, media, and other people of influence.

As a mere function o…

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