Episode 128: Bridging The Gap With An Open Heart

Sometimes when I tell people about my core three policies – free speech, fair borders, full sovereignty – I feel just a little self-conscious, because I know many people hearing them will automatically jump to the suspicion of racism, anti-immigrant ideology and hatred. None of these are nice things at all! Hence the tension. And yet these 3 Fs are the true point of balance that all societies require in order to flourish in justice, kindness, love and peace. The truth is that being genuinely open-minded often involves things that seem ignorant or dangerous suddenly revealing themselves to actually be the very opposite. Of course, this is not always the case, and sometimes the thing in question really is objectively negative. But we must always strive to keep an open mind and an open heart, to hear people out and let their views merge with and dance with our own, to see if there is anything new to learn. The present video is directed to those who may feel my positions seem a bit uncomfortable as if secretly hiding some nefarious far-right xenophobia – I hope that by the end of the 15 minutes you will see my point of view and agree that there really are fair points to be made on both sides of these very divisive political issues of speech, immigration and sovereignty, and I hope beyond winning your support I will also have kindled a brighter awareness of the beauty of facing our triggers and potential blind spots, in giving other views a chance. We are all branches on the one tree of Life, and I love every human and every nation; even if above all I love my own family and my own nation. This is natural :) But let us honour the diversity of genes around the world, and the diversity of thoughts, beliefs and feelings. VOTE JAMIE MCGLUE #1 I am standing as an independent in the 2024 Irish general election for Dublin Bay North. I'm a father, teacher, writer and believer in balance. I've watched as the Irish government have gone so rogue that almost nothing surprises us anymore. I am seeking election to the Dáil to be a voice of reason, critical thinking, and conscience to guide Ireland back home to a paradigm of fairness, sanity and healthy tradition. My three core policies are to defend at all cost our Free Speech, Fair Borders and Full Sovereignty. Visit https://jamiemcglue.ie to learn more or make a donation. Please help me to help you, your kids and your grandkids. Visit https://fff.irish to see other candidates standing for these three core policies: the 3 Fs.  Website: https://jamiemcglue.ie Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieMcGlue   FFF: https://www.fff.irish Audio: https://sites.libsyn.com/544787 (Or anywhere you get your podcasts.)