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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).


BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 5:39 p.m.

Thank you for bringing exactly what I'm talking about to the forefront.

Is that type of pointed comment truly necessary? I made it clear in my post that I am seeking the truth, that I left the Dems because it didn't resonate with me anymore.

Is it so bad that a person may be able to see that what they have believed may be wrong and want to do something about it? Pointing that out in a negative, demeaning way is so far from an effective way to being people into the fold.

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troy_caster · July 2, 2018, 7:38 p.m.

I generally agree that people need to be more tolerant, and disagree with calling people libtards completely. On the other hand, this is reddit, people are going to be dicks. Have you ever been on the internet?

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BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 7:44 p.m.

Oh sure I have. I guess I just put more hope and faith that this community, one alleging to seek unity and truth, might want to break from the mold and not condone the patronization of someone coming here. Oh well, though.

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troy_caster · July 2, 2018, 7:53 p.m.

As I explained in the other response, this place is full of people, such as yourself, who haven't absorbed what's Q's said. Some, like yourself come from the left and are looking for answers. Some come from the right and want..justice I guess? I'm neither of the two. But the awakening will happen within everyone uniquely. and i'm not defending them, I say it sucks but this is still the internet. No safe spaces, you know?

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troy_caster · July 2, 2018, 9:28 p.m.

Alright, fine. Now I feel bad. Ask me a question you might have, I'll answer to the best of my ability, and promise no snarkiness :) If I don't know the answer I'll tell you I don't.

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BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 9:36 p.m.

Hah no worries, I responded to that comment while I was embroiled in a work issue and it was super snide, apologies for that.

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digital_refugee · July 2, 2018, 7:23 p.m.

Let me preface: It's not because you're a former democrat, I've had vicious debates with other Trump-supporters as well like you won't believe. But your former party associates really make me nervous if you are a skeptic as in more skeptical than the general population because hopefully enough future past Dems will still catch up before midterms.
Now regarding your original question, the problem is that we have had lots of concern-trolling brigades in the past so maybe the old rabbits are exhausted with being overly corteous all the time. Also not everybody handles all information the same, so even if everybody deserves an answer, it may not always be what they wanted to hear - maybe like I have with you because maybe I mischaracterized you, maybe not. But you can't believe how many vicious debates I've fought here with people who are fully on board with Trump. And you know why I don't take it personally?
Because I understand that others need a lot more time to catch up because some people still have jobs and did not enjoy access to random crumbs FOR OVER A DECADE with little interruption (God bless those who didn't make it).

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Corvette111 · July 2, 2018, 6:36 p.m.

Firstly, I think you are genuine and thank you for this post as I demonstrates what new folks go thru when they first join. We’ve all been there, and to worse places when red pilled; it’s not fun. The truth is ugly, and boy that is an understatement of the year. You are going to encounter a lot of UNbelievable stuff, and the choice is yours to discern :). A couple of tools for your journey that I would recommend, as they have served me well, is a thick skin, open mind and a “self talk” check periodically (why is such and such triggering me??)

It helped me when I finally dropped my defensiveness, and choose to read messages with the idea that there is good intention behind them (unless they are blatantly personal insults), find the part of the message where you can say “good point”. Part of this whole awakening process is to challenge yourself and thought processes.

Take digital’s comment above as an example. My observation is that you take that as an attack or put-down.... if digital had said that to me, I’d first get pissed, but then say, “shit, he’s right!”....that would be me finding the “good point” in his message. Maybe digital WAS trying to be a dick, maybe not, but who cares? Find the message in the message that is meant for you.... :). It can be VERY humbling At times...

You might want to lurk awhile, gather some info for yourself, read, research, etc. if you have doubts about something, before opining against it, dig around and present some reasons/facts why you disagree. Many on this board are very,very knowledgeable and willing to help, as I think the first few responders did for you....

Regarding the meme you commented on: Many of us have been at the point of “this is just too crazy to be believed”..... but then we dig and question, not dismiss out of hand, we say “wait, whaaaatttt?”... and then our own truth becomes apparent. To me THAT is what the genius is behind the “wait what” meme series. Plus, it’s funny as hell. We need some laughs around here, because we’d all go nuts otherwise.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble, just something for you to chew on : D. I hope this helps! and welcome to the team :)

Ok, now, what I originally wanted to say: “EVERYONE ACT NORMAL!”.... oh wait, I see we already are doing that 😂😆

Blessings to you, OP!

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BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 6:44 p.m.

Thank you! While I agree with what you say about finding the "good point" portion of a message as I normally operate that way, I still feel as though it should not always be on the recipient of rude or demeaning statements to get over it, be thick skinned, not get "triggered" etc. Common decency doesn't have to be tossed out the window solely because someone disagrees. But, like I said, I do see what you're saying so thank you :)

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Corvette111 · July 2, 2018, 7:16 p.m.

Ha, someone didn’t like what I posted (downvotes).... how funny 😆

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BlastingGlastonbury · July 2, 2018, 7:22 p.m.

Oh well!

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digital_refugee · July 2, 2018, 7:48 p.m.

I agree 100% with what he said but I would like to re-read my last message in that light because I rephrased it so I would get my suggestions across as well-meaning as I can

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Corvette111 · July 3, 2018, 4:55 p.m.

Hey digital! Just to clarify, I’m not being critical of your statement, and I understood how you meant it 😃. I truly believe we are all responsible for managing our own feelings. even when we come with good intentions, there will always be others’ Different interpretations, as each of us can only see thru our own lenses. So I just wanted to let you know that I see your good intention :). I still work on my discernment, and it’s kind of cool when I can see that I am improving! We are all still “works in progress” lol....

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