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Mary E's avatar

This morning, on Substack, Dean Blundell posted “‘SHUT UP’ at Bethpage: How Team USA’s Meltdown -And Its Fans- Embodied Trump-Era Sore-Loser Energy”. It reported on the disreputable conduct and vulgar language of the U.S. fans at the Ryder Cup (as well as the noteworthy play of the non-U.S. players).

As you have noted, Jack, civility is gone, perhaps it was never embraced or respected by the thug currently at the top. Violence in action and in rhetoric is all the rage…but if all plays out as the Ryder Cup did yesterday, the rest of us simply need to emulate those that performed well and keep our focus, take the necessary actions, to not lose sight of the tasks at hand.

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Mary's avatar

I agree with Mary E. Focus, and model the good behavior. Thought we learned that in preschool, but I guess a reminder is in order.

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Elizabeth Goodden's avatar

Great article Jack, thank you for my motivational therapy. You do a fine job calming my nervous nerves! 🥰❤️👍

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Jane B In NC🌼's avatar

Thank you Jack. You’ve been doing a lot of research that helps us so so much. The brainwashed speak violence on a daily basis . They are angry people. They lash out and fight for their guns. Yesterday I posted on FB about the No Kings protest on 10/18. I got a MAGA comment how I was inciting HATE. Those people are truly sick in the head. They’ve been de-friended.

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