Navigating the Divisive Landscape: Communicating Truth in 2024

You don’t have to agree with me. 

I don’t know why you wouldn’t agree with me, but you certainly don’t have to. 

It is, after all, a free country. At least I think it still is. You have your own ideas, opinions, preferences, and worldview. That’s a good thing. In fact, it’s a very good thing.  

A truly free society creates an environment where independent thought and robust debate are encouraged. These ingredients are vital in humanity’s quest to both identify and understand the best ideas and principles upon which we can build our lives, our families, and our entire nation. 

And it’s the only way we can ever really arrive at the truth. 

My friends, the truth doesn’t need you or me to agree with it. It has the power to stand upon its own two feet. 

Therefore, truth seekers ought not fret about those who raise questions, challenge long-established beliefs, or even criticize the truth-tellers.

Truth will survive the fire – every single time.

And it will emerge unscathed. 

I respect those who are independent, free thinkers. Even if they disagree with me. Maybe even especially if they disagree with me. 

That isn’t a popular viewpoint in 2024, is it? 

Most people prefer living in self-created echo chambers where group think is the status quo. 

It’s safe. It’s validating. It’s easy. 

Living there doesn’t require that I change, challenge myself, or entertain new ideas. 

While Aristotle may not have actually said these words, that doesn’t mean they still don’t ring true: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

How much better would we be if we adhered to that principle? 

How much more persuasive would we be to those who disagree with the things we know to be true? 

I sure hope we can entertain thoughts and ideas without accepting them. If we can’t, how will we ever make strides to become better people – let alone a ‘more perfect union?’

In a way, entertaining an idea without accepting it is part of what it means to be ‘conservative not bitter.’ 

As the host of America’s home for conservative, not bitter talk and education, I adhere to conservative truths and principles. I just refuse to be vitriolic in my pursuit and defense of them. 

(By the way, I’m still looking for the Left’s version of this concept. I’ve searched the world, high and low, for decades now. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to exist.)

Being bitter and hateful toward those who disagree is not the same thing as criticizing their ideas, candidates, and worldview. 

Remember what I said earlier? Truth claims should be challenged and criticized. If the idea, candidate, policy, or even talk show host survives the scrutiny, it demonstrates that those things may, in fact, be rooted in truth. 

And if you really desire truth, you’ll happily embrace this approach. Doing so will help you view the criticism coming from the other side differently aou will no longer view it as a personal attack. 

No doubt, some of the attacks levied against you by the other side will be personal. But why would you care what someone who behaves this way thinks about you? I sure don’t.

As I’ve written and said previously, 2024 promises to be one of the most intense times in modern history. In fact, I fully expect it to be the most divisive time in my lifetime, especially given what I do for a living! 

Trump is going to be the Republican nominee for President of the United States. The Democrat Party, political establishment, media, and the other 7 Pillars of Propaganda hate – and I do mean hate – this man with every single fiber of their bodies. 

Because of their rage, some folks are prepared to do absolutely anything to stop Trump from winning in 2024. They will respect no boundary, be it legal, moral, or ethical. Needless to say, it’s going to be incredibly intense.

That’s why communication and persuasion will be two of the most important tools in our toolbelt. 

If we share a common worldview and political viewpoint, my goal is to help you be better – and not bitter – about communicating and advancing truth. 

If you disagree with me, I extend my hand of friendship to you. My promise is that, so much as it is up to me, we will get along. I’ll tell you what I think and why – and leave it to you to decide if I’m right or wrong.

Those who care about truth and love America will absolutely have no problem reciprocating. 

Of course, those who aren’t able to respond in kind should look in the mirror the next time they ask, “What’s wrong with America?”

Conservative, not bitter.
Todd