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Feb 11, 2023Liked by Jenny Hart

Until 2020, I never really delved into Twitter except when there was some breaking news. Although I knew I was being ghoulish most of the time. But since then, it's been the best signposting to articles that I want to read that the mainstream media seem to ignore. Weird that.

So great respect for those like yourself who stick their heads above the parapet knowing that someone will take pot shots at you. The other thing I've learnt is that Twitter can be toxic and taking a break from it occasionally is probably best for ones sanity.

The illogical stance many have taken over masks & vaccination of children beggars belief. Of course a parent wants to protect their children. We get that. My friend is manager of a nursery in the UK. She's observed clear problems over the last two years with development and behaviour of toddlers. I don't need scientific articles and studies to know what's really happening. The abandonment of "Do no harm" with the vaccine in children horrifies me.

It shows the power of the mainstream media and large corporations behind it to brainwash and direct society wherever it wants.

COVID was unknown and scary in the first few months of 2020 but the truth about IFR etc was known. Weak leaders across the planet abandoned planning under pressure. Pressure applied primarily by the media fuelling a social media frenzy. But no, we carried on with the madness of lockdowns, masks and furlough.

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Feb 11, 2023·edited Feb 11, 2023Liked by Jenny Hart

Old codger observation, for what it is worth: There was a time when we would share our frustrations with our spouses or close friends. We'd talk things through, they'd offer alternative views, we'd feel better, and we'd move on with our lives. Social media, and particularly Twitter (the infinite number of monkeys on steroids) allows us to share those frustrations with a whole lot of people who don't know us. Instead of helping us resolve whatever is bothering us (like our spouses and friends used to do), those strangers are eager to tell us how wrong we are, how stupid we are, how evil we are, etc. - whatever they can do besides help us solve the problem. So, instead of moving on, the problem (which, in the case above, was resolved between parent and teacher), becomes a major Twitter war. The simple solution seems to be to stay off Twitter. I agree that Substack comments sections are also prone to devolving into pettiness, but not to the degree that Twitter does. I have started a journal in which I post everything that I would like to share on social media. However, I don't share it because at this point I could give a crap about what other people think and I am tired of, for example, posting a cartoon that I think is funny and then having to read a bunch of idiotic comments, many from alleged "friends." I'm too old for this and have better things to do. If people thought about it, they'd realize that they do, too. Now I'll sit back and wait for comments.

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Sing it sister!! Haters gonna hate and you have every right to tell them to get off of your (metaphorical) lawn!!

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Feb 11, 2023Liked by Jenny Hart

Jenny, you are absolutely wonderful, a breath of fresh air. I have received harassment regarding some of my life choices. So be it. It’s my life, I make my own choices based on my experiences. If I disagree with someone, I don’t attack. I try to understand. After all, they have different life experiences. So, good on you ignoring/deleting those comments. And as ruralbob notes, social media has not been helpful. I’d argue, in the workplace from my experience as a manger, the same is true of e-mail - there is simply no communication among or between parties.

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I appreciate your brutal honesty. It’s refreshing.

Your husband and the other rational ground folks helped me keep my sanity during the most insane 2 + years of my life. I have a 7 yr old and 2.5 yr old so I can relate and respect your mama bear perspective!

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I don't know how people can say such hideous things to complete strangers, for no reason. I'm sorry. I appreciate you & your hubby. You all helped keep me sane. I'm not exaggerating when I say that! I live in Chicago, which even now, 3 years later, is still Covid Cult Central. I'm convinced they will never stop masking.

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Waste no time with trolls and those who live to bring darkness....there are a million others sending love your way. Keep the faith, Light wins.

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