After reading accounts of the Fox interview, I was struck by the interviewer's inability to set aside preconceived notions and actually listen. Why would a journalist use their platform to attack? He could have a meaningful conversation and gained insights if he had been willing to listen.
Listening is important. I found this at Deepstash.com.
The 5 Purposes Of Listening
Listening makes people feel like they matter, which in turn makes them work harder.
Arrogance talks. Humility listens. Practice humility by letting others speak.
Listen to help others learn what they really think and find clarity.
Listen to understand what needs to be acted upon.
Curiosity. Listen to ask a question.
But MAGA world doesn't want us to gain a deeper understanding. Their message is the same as the abusers manipulation of the victim. Make us fear change, make us fear differences, because they will protect us from the unknown. It is a dark message laced with anger, rage, and hate. Belief in "I alone can fix this," is a warning that he is desperate to hold power over us. The really scary part, too many of us are buying into the abuser's message.
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare” (Prov. 13:20 ).
