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Diving into Shawn Ryan’s RFK Jr interview.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:22 pm
Half way through the 2+hours and it’s another solid show.
Question though.
Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction?
IMO 40 years clean is a HoF type recovery but that’s a really big knock. Anyone who’s been an addict knows you’re only one day away from square one again. It’s something you never beat, you only control it as best and as long as you can.
Question though.
Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction?
IMO 40 years clean is a HoF type recovery but that’s a really big knock. Anyone who’s been an addict knows you’re only one day away from square one again. It’s something you never beat, you only control it as best and as long as you can.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:25 pm to Snipe
RFK is a climate nazi liberal. Could never vote for him on that alone
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:25 pm to Snipe
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Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction?
Ummm, yes
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:28 pm to Snipe
I would vote for an alcoholic who was 5 years sober if I liked his politics. Especially over a douche who showers with his own daughter in a creepy way.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:29 pm to texag7
That’s not what I’ll was asking.
But you know that. You’re just not capable. Thanks.
But you know that. You’re just not capable. Thanks.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:30 pm to Snipe
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Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction?
Easily. 40+ years is almost the majority of most lifetimes. That kind of mental discipline would actually make me more likely to vote for someone (if I agreed with their views).
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:31 pm to Snipe
40. years? If that ain't good enough what is.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:31 pm to Sofaking2
Not to diminish people struggling with alcoholism but it’s a different addiction than meth and herion I think.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:35 pm to goatmilker
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40. years? If that ain't good enough what is.
I’m not knocking that accomplishment like I said it’s HoF recovery but addicts will tell you your never are out of woods with addiction. It demon is always there, waiting for a chance to drag you down.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:37 pm to Snipe
I depends on the person. I think it should be clear after 40 years he’s not the type to fall of the rocker again
Some people can get a year or two here and there and struggle the whole time white knuckling it.
I was a severe, extreme alcoholic. Had gotten to the point I was intentionally trying to drink myself to death and almost pulled it off. I had bouts of sobriety. One that was over a year. And I would always fall back in because I had not truly made up my mind.
I’m now 3 years sober and won’t ever do it again. That might be hard to fully believe by others, and that’s understandable, but in my own heart I know it won’t happen. Once I made up my mind, and also genuinely cried out to God for help, there has been zero issues. I’ve never been tempted ever again or had any cravings. I’ve even hung out in environments with alcohol routinely and it just doesn’t bother me in the slightest.
Some people can get a year or two here and there and struggle the whole time white knuckling it.
I was a severe, extreme alcoholic. Had gotten to the point I was intentionally trying to drink myself to death and almost pulled it off. I had bouts of sobriety. One that was over a year. And I would always fall back in because I had not truly made up my mind.
I’m now 3 years sober and won’t ever do it again. That might be hard to fully believe by others, and that’s understandable, but in my own heart I know it won’t happen. Once I made up my mind, and also genuinely cried out to God for help, there has been zero issues. I’ve never been tempted ever again or had any cravings. I’ve even hung out in environments with alcohol routinely and it just doesn’t bother me in the slightest.
This post was edited on 6/17/24 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:37 pm to Snipe
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Anyone who’s been an addict knows you’re only one day away from square one again. It’s something you never beat, you only control it as best and as long as you can.
I've been an addict and I don't subscribe to that theory at all.
I beat my demon and I'll never have to fight it again, and don't even have any desire to look its direction again. Ever.
We're not victims in "perpetual recovery". We are conquerors.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:40 pm to Snipe
The more I learn about how people make their voting decisions, the more I think democracy is highly overrated.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:43 pm to Snipe
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Not to diminish people struggling with alcoholism but it’s a different addiction than meth and herion I think.
This isn’t true. Alcoholism in many ways is the worst of all. It, along with benzos (which I was addicted to both) is the only substance that the withdrawals can kill you.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:46 pm to texag7
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RFK is a climate nazi liberal. Could never vote for him on that alone
Godwins Law. On the first reply. It took you miserable,toxic sons a biches one friggin reply to make a comparison to nazi germany. How does anyone tolerate you? If you're not ashamed of yourself, I don't know what else to tell you.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:49 pm to Snipe
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Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction?
Yet you are perfectly willing to excuse all Trump’s foibles
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:52 pm to Snipe
Is RJK Jr still for the Green New Deal?
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:53 pm to Snipe
did not watch the interview but RFK Jr. is all green new deal, don't let him fool ya that he is a moderate.
I hope he quals for the debate.
I hope he quals for the debate.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:55 pm to cajunangelle
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did not watch the interview but RFK Jr. is all green new deal, don't let him fool ya that he is a moderate.
Proving once again how uninformed you are
Posted on 6/17/24 at 6:56 pm to Snipe
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Half way through the 2+hours and it’s another solid show. Question though. Politics aside, could you vote for someone who was 40 years sober from a serious drug addiction? IMO 40 years clean is a HoF type recovery but that’s a really big knock. Anyone who’s been an addict knows you’re only one day away from square one again. It’s something you never beat, you only control it as best and as long as you can.
40 years? If I approved of them as a candidate I absolutely would vote for them
How many people do you vote for who are closet addicts?
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