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In reply to the discussion: Why does anyone think we care that they got a job or that their cat died? [View all]kwassa
(23,340 posts)8. It is not what makes us liberals. It is what makes us human beings.
A capacity for empathy, and to be able to put ourselves in the shoes of others.
There are liberals without this quality. There are conservatives with this quality. And vice versa.
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Why does anyone think we care that they got a job or that their cat died? [View all]
Scuba
Aug 2013
OP
k and r for ALL of you--yes, we ARE a community of laughter and tears and pain and outrage and
niyad
Aug 2013
#12
I don't know how many of you know just how true you've made that for me. Thank you.
MiddleFingerMom
Aug 2013
#20
Nearly 10 years ago I asked DU for recommendations on gym shoes. I've worn New Balance ever since..
Rowdyboy
Aug 2013
#38
My 11-year-old cat died suddenly a few months ago, and I've been living off odd jobs + my family
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#40