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79. The dividing line in our society is not

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 10:42 AM

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The most fundamental divide in our country is empathy. I suspect this is some combination of genetics and upbringing. But I just don't see people being "somewhat empathetic" or "moderately self-absorbed". Inside 60 seconds, one can usually determine which end of the empathy spectrum a person is on.

Where things get really strange is within the "Christian" community. Obviously, Jesus' talked consistently about caring for others. That is the heart of the Sermon on the Mount. And many Christians do try to live up to that. But then we have all these mega (MAGA) churches independent of any denomination that attract people at the opposite end of the empathy spectrum.

This divide has always been there, but Trump has glorified it to the point that your kind acts are seen as somehow villainous.

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Just had my own "Karen" encounter in grocery store because I was trying to help someone [View all] Lettuce Be Nov 19 OP

Bless you for your kindness AZJonnie Nov 19 #1

Ditto! n/t BaronChocula Nov 19 #4

+1 Scott Alan Swaggerty Nov 20 #87

You are kind, generous, and brave. yardwork Nov 19 #2

Yes, deplorable is the correct word. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 20 #81

Truly Scott Alan Swaggerty Nov 20 #90

Believe me... the lady you helped will NEVER forget your kindness. And the other one? Fuck her CurtEastPoint Nov 19 #3

Wow, it amazes me how people go out of their way to be nasty. walkingman Nov 19 #5

Surprised? SeeSquare Nov 25 #93

I still reject the idea this is normal. BTW - Welcome to the forum, look forward to your ideas.....Happy Thanksgiving! walkingman Nov 25 #94

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #95

Next time, just say "Oh she's with me" n/t leftstreet Nov 19 #6

Why can't everyone be like you? Bluestocking Nov 19 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author wcmagumba Nov 19 #8

And here I always thought that conservatives celebrated private charity over the government dole Justice Brandeis Nov 19 #9

And conservatives want people to be free to do what they want with their own money. markodochartaigh Nov 19 #12

A lot of people have mental health issues mr715 Nov 19 #13

Oh, good one! 👍😄 electric_blue68 Nov 19 #26

Right? Scott Alan Swaggerty Nov 20 #88

Insist the woman get away from you IMMEDIATELY and show her your phone dialing 911 Maru Kitteh Nov 19 #10

You will be remembered as evidence of human kindness mr715 Nov 19 #11

How does that other woman know Wednesdays Nov 19 #14

She'd seen them outside the store, most likely. She knew they needed help but wouldn't bother. mucholderthandirt Nov 21 #92

Thank you. You are a great human being. CentralMass Nov 19 #15

The Thanksgiving Spirit sure skipped over that one C_U_L8R Nov 19 #16

Don't let her harsh your joy Keepthesoulalive Nov 19 #17

Thank you so much for your kindness Lettuce Be JMCKUSICK Nov 19 #18

That's Republican Jesus for you Jerry2144 Nov 19 #19

I'm not a practicing Christian, but I'd bet that nasty lady identifies as such robbob Nov 20 #84

Pretty much Scott Alan Swaggerty Nov 20 #89

I wonder who the "Karen" voted for president in the 2024 election? Fil1957 Nov 19 #20

Fascists have no shame! Emile Nov 19 #21

I think I would have only done one thing differently UpInArms Nov 19 #22

I am stealing your "Are you trying to rob me?" line! niyad Nov 19 #36

I know. That one's good. I'm still laughing. Iggo Nov 19 #43

Didn't think of that soldierant Nov 19 #67

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. sheshe2 Nov 19 #23

A scam to get groceries? Glaisne Nov 19 #24

Lettuce be pellucidly clear malaise Nov 19 #25

You should have taken a photo of her too. spudspud Nov 19 #27

Bless your kind heart. LoisB Nov 19 #28

You've done a very good deed! TY.... electric_blue68 Nov 19 #29

You are a kind and loving person. The busybody, on the other hand, is niyad Nov 19 #30

It says to feed the hungry, it doesn't say means test them anywhere. Did she think that food was going to end up in ... marble falls Nov 19 #31

The photo thing is weird. That would have pissed me off to no end. chowder66 Nov 19 #32

Yeah - what's that about????!!!! I hope you don't have ICE agents where you live. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 19 #33

Ugh, a very good point! niyad Nov 19 #37

You are too kind AverageOldGuy Nov 19 #34

Ding ding malaise Nov 20 #75

I would call that interning person a J D Vancer. nt delisen Nov 19 #35

You are kind and that woman will forever remember the kindness. Fla Dem Nov 19 #38

Did she think the woman will be selling milk on the street for booze or drugs? nuxvomica Nov 19 #39

Thank you for your kindness kimbutgar Nov 19 #40

The store doesn't care iemanja Nov 19 #41

Screw them popsdenver Nov 19 #42

You get an "A" for Angel! wolfie001 Nov 19 #44

Yup SuzyandPuffpuff Nov 19 #45

This is pure, late-stage, Trump-Era capitalism. Aristus Nov 19 #46

I wonder if it isn't a situation of knowning, deep down in a desperately niyad Nov 19 #60

Pay It Forward Bayard Nov 19 #47

Thank you for your kindness LetMyPeopleVote Nov 19 #48

Thank You For Being A Kind Person. BurnDoubt Nov 19 #49

You were their savior today. Joinfortmill Nov 19 #50

Nice work. Thanks for posting. I could go on, but we know these people and their zero empathy or even understanding... Evolve Dammit Nov 19 #51

We always give at least a few bucks to people who ask mcar Nov 19 #52

It's a shame how heartless people like that Karen can be. BlueKota Nov 19 #53

Thank you Wild blueberry Nov 19 #54

Thank you for your kindness. MIButterfly Nov 19 #55

Blessings on you AND the lady and child! colorado_ufo Nov 19 #56

Merry fucking Christmas, Karen. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 19 #57

People need to mind their own fucking business spawnoflinthead Nov 19 #58

I did the same for an elderly women having trouble paying for her $35 bad of groceries. I intervened and told the clerk OAITW r.2.0 Nov 19 #59

A wonderful story. Frankly I've become convinced B.See Nov 19 #61

Post removed Post removed Nov 19 #62

If for some reason you do get scammed someday mdbl Nov 19 #63

You did a good thing relayerbob Nov 19 #64

Thank you for helping. Warpy Nov 19 #65

At it forward. Good on you. mjvpi Nov 19 #66

I would have told her Figarosmom Nov 19 #68

that was wonderful what you did to help that woman and her child. orleans Nov 19 #69

I'm glad you were able to help her wendyb-NC Nov 19 #70

Thank you so kindly for correcting the record. calimary Nov 20 #71

Well, Lettuce Be, that Karen was wrong on every level, and thank you for helping that lady and her child! HeartsCanHope Nov 20 #72

What you did was beautiful. You made the world a better place halobeam Nov 20 #73

You should have added your own complaint (to store employee, and possibly management?) stopdiggin Nov 20 #74

good for you. Javaman Nov 20 #76

Thank you for helping that family! MaryMagdaline Nov 20 #77

Loaves and fishes... meanwhile we are scammed daily by corporate monsters lostnfound Nov 20 #78

The dividing line in our society is not Bluetus Nov 20 #79

Sometimes you can enjoy other people's anger at you Farmer-Rick Nov 20 #80

Nothing gets the Right angrier than helping people Johnny2X2X Nov 20 #82

Money says "Karen" is also a Bible-humping Xitian MAGAt. OMGWTF Nov 20 #83

I would have cannabis_flower Nov 20 #85

K&R Scott Alan Swaggerty Nov 20 #86

I found this video today, Lettuce Be, and it reminded me of your good deed. HeartsCanHope Nov 21 #91