I have reached what I think is a reasonable conclusion about some readers of this blog and those who are generally critical of the media.
I will try to explain myself.
Critics of this blog base their criticism on their perception of my politics. I lean left. Critics generally lean right. I have been relentless in my criticism of Donald J. Trump. Critics seem willing to give him a pass on his hideous behavior.
My conclusion is that they only are interested in what I say about politics in general or about Trump in particular.
I have sought over several years writing on www.highplainsblogger.com to cover a wide range of issues. Some of them go beyond pure politics. Some posts deal with real life and the joys and sorrows that go with living a long time.
I want to single out one critic who, when I write about my experiences serving our great nation in uniform, often does offer a word of thanks and gratitude … and I always appreciate his saying so.
Generally, though, he and others save their most intense fire for when I pontificate about the many failings of our immediate past POTUS.
How do I deal with it? I let ’em have their say. I’ve already delivered my view. I rarely have a need or certainly a desire to engage in an argument with someone whose mind is as made up as mine.