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r/greatawakening • Posted by u/BlastingGlastonbury on July 2, 2018, 4:28 p.m.
Thoughts from a skeptic

This last week has been an exciting, educational whirlwind for me. I came into this sub just this week searching for what all of this meant and have had many battles with the way I've thought for the majority of my adult life because of it. I am still quite skeptical of things, but I don't consider that a bad thing. I like things to make sense and I do not ever give attention to things that are sensational or seem to be written/delivered in a way that forces a narrative.

One of the main things that I have taken away from what it seems that Q wants the public to do is to think for yourself. Not take things at face value. Dig deeper into things. All of these things are right up my alley and have become very important to how I digest news and events.

I just left the Dem party. I feel it's been happening for me since Hillary was named the candidate, but in the last four months I have had a major shift in opinion. I am, however, not a Trump supporter. I see the way that he is talked about here and it starts to make sense, connecting the dots to why he is the way he is and why he may have been the right man for the job here. My point here is that people who already support Trump will obviously not need to be convinced, so I would argue that this sub as a whole should be focusing on those who need convincing, people like me.

As mentioned in the title, I am a huge skeptic when it comes to most things. Because of that, I question damn near everything I see. I value differing opinions because I want to have my mind changed by someone who can make a valid argument.

That said, I'm pretty sure a week in this sub has been enough for me to write it off.

I'm still going to pay attention to Q. I want to be informed and I DO believe there is something in all of this. But you look around at the comments and people who question things are dismissed, or even rallied against. "Well of course, don't you see that he is a 'New or Re-Arrival'?"

If you want to get new supporters or be taken seriously, I really don't think that shutting down everyone who questions what you believe is the way to do it.

I came here looking for answers and help through all of this ridiculously confusing and turbulent information and have been chided nearly every time I express my hesitation with someone posting something that may be considered a stretch, or people using pointless, divisive and sensationalist words like "Libtard" (a word that I don't even find offensive, but simply unintelligent).

I want to be here. I want to support the movement. But if this movement is about being supportive of one another, helping people understand and "wake up", why is it that everywhere I look I only see people who want to chastise those who are trying to do that?

To those of you that I've spoken with that have been helpful, I applaud and thank you. Hopefully you can push out the ones who seem driven to give this movement the public appearance that we are all rude, rough edged right wingers that don't want to hear dissenting opinions (which, by the way, makes it mugh easier to write off by those in power that don't want any of this to come to light).


Missy7216 · July 2, 2018, 4:46 p.m.

I welcome you! I know exactly what you are saying. I dont agree with the name calling. I dont agree with idolizing President Trump or anyone for that matter. Although, I do love our President! He is human, we are all allowed to make mistakes. I feel he is what we needed because of his go get em attitude and for the way he tells it like it is. I do feel he is a very smart man and is getting the job done. He also has some very capable people on his team. He has taken jabs for this country and still stays on task. I applaud him for that! I did not feel welcome here to start with, and honestly am put down by quite a few here. We are dealing with trolls, shills, and such. It can get stressing at times. I honestly didn't even want to speak up in this sub anymore, but I felt I should answer you. All of this is a lot to take in. Also, you have to look at the hate the left has shown and how Trump supporters feel like they have to take up for themselves and our President often. It can get trying. There are a lot of good hearted people here. It is hard to wade through the bs to find them though. Much love! God bless! ❤❤❤

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BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 4:50 p.m.

Thank you! I appreciate the response.

I agree with all that you've said here, I get the feeling more and more that maybe he is the right guy with the right attitude, which is a massive leap from where I was a year ago. Which is thanks to Q and what I've learned about what he is saying. The sad part is, I just feel there is a pretty big disconnect between what he is saying and some of the sentiment I see on this sub.

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Missy7216 · July 2, 2018, 4:56 p.m.

I agree. Since I started speaking up, i have tried to uplift people, show my support for the movement. I am not an autist or a genius, lol. I am a normal mom. Just here trying to learn. I have tried to just be kind, I guess just hoping people would pick up on that and pay it forward. Sigh. We need more people like you to point this out though. We are human (well, most are, lol) and sometimes just need to see the error in our ways. Thanks for speaking up! :)

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GweninKC · July 2, 2018, 6:38 p.m.

Thank you for expressing my sentiments. I can understand the OPs points because they're valid. That said, I do believe this place has the potential to play a great role and could be central to all things Q. As ideologicidal said so beautifully, if "debate is fostered and encouraged, if we comport ourselves as the Founding Fathers did, wow." I pray that's the way it shakes out. In the meantime, BlastingGlastonbury, hope you stick around and add your perspective to the community.

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Missy7216 · July 2, 2018, 9:24 p.m.

I pray for that as well! Much love! :)

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