I have been thinking about writing this blog for a little bit, but I developed it a lot more in my mind over the course of the day. I believe in getting information from a variety of sources. I have on my friends and follow lists people that I disagree with in different directions. Some of my closest friends to whom I go for advice are diametrically opposed, and I will go to people from different points of view with the same questions, IN ORDER to get opposing information. why? I know that I don't know everything. I know that I am often led by emotions, and it is important at times to get information from people that are rational. I know that I am independent, but it is important to get information from those on the extremes. I know I have a limited amount of knowledge, so I try to get information from those with more relevant knowledge, and I think that is an important thing to pursue. We USED to have a thing called "liberal e...