During this time of social division and political violence in America, there is a great deal of talk about "healing the country." Mutual respect and compromise are among the proposed solutions.
Unfortunately, the dual sources of "news" in this country, one via professional journalists and the other from entertainment programming loyal to the President and keen on promoting conspiracy theories, hampers any attempt to reconcile differences.
And when it comes to personal friendships, one must share a philosophy of life and a commitment to truth in order for the relationship to develop and survive. Conservatism and liberalism are often blamed for the widening gulf in America but the willingness to accept lies in order to benefit oneself or one's business seems to be the determining factor. I, for one, cannot be a friend with anyone who truly supports (or even condones) the behavior, lies and policies of Donald Trump.
