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I'm just really getting sick of these disinformation artists posting here on ATS in an attempt to sway the people who have good hearts but may be lacking in knowledge.

Originally posted by Kandinsky
reply to post by factbeforefiction

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I've got a good heart, but I'm lacking in knowledge

Thank you. This is the kind of person I like. This is a very rare type of person who is actually able to say they do not 'understand' and in my book that makes them somebody who has the best shot at being the person who gets it. Because she is willing to let ego step aside and say, "I don't understand, please help me."

I wish I knew your name, you are a rare pearl in a sea of confusion. Thank you.