What seems to be is a big Not now!!!

What we respected is now a big not!!!

Most do not read what is written or actually try to comprehend what is written!!!

As far as of trump and the obstructionist republican fascist they are creating their own narrative over us!!!

We may as you say talk about absolutely anything on this site, seems very few comprehend or realize what is actually happening to their very way of life physically, they seem to be hung up on god(s) and their so called spirituality.

Either you are one or not, if you sit your ass on the fence too long, it get up your ass so far that you loose all perspective from the pain, as to why you were sitting there on the fence in the first place!!!

I currently believe we are defined by what we practice more than what we profess. I embrace the disciplined study and practice of critical self-reflection, analysis, and peer-review. Not peers who conveniently share my biases, but people with the demonstrated capacity face uncomfortable truths about themselves and do something about it.

Unlike most people I cannot imagine going through life comparing my insides to other people's outsides and image I know who and what they are about.The majority of people I meet angrily insist they can empathically know from observation other people's character.

You can find studies the purport to confirm this kind of empathy but several noted researchers question the data, its interpretation, the presumed biases of the investigators. I particularly sceptical about the insanely inflated presumptions regarding "Mirror Neuron" effects.

Start with the Golden Rule, a very ancient precept of self-interest as the basis for getting what you need.

If they don't respond in kind, kill 'em.

And: Trump behaves as a 10 yr old narcissist. As such, he does NOT have the capacity for morality, nor ethics. He is a greedy selfish shit weasel.

Thats such a good question, in principle that is!

To me it's not so much an issue of principles, but of responsibility. Here's why ...

To function in society everyone needs an internal narrative that is suitable for their culture. These are tools (read Yuval Harari's "Sapiens" ) where we collect the rules that let us get along together. Often religion serves the purpose. It provides rules and a community and even a mythos suitable to adapt to the current culture. The problem with this tool is that its' errors are grossly magnified by the unscrupulous.

Some people need the whole immersion thing. They can't think for themselves so they need a very formal, ritualistic narrative that they should follow step by step. This is akin to the Abrahamics and other monotheistic beliefs. Others can be more free-spirited and decide more on their own (with the principles you spoke of as a guide). These are generally polytheistic societies.

A third group doesnt need it at all. They can develop their own narrative. Those are often the agnostics and atheists. The humanists, the secularists, the vedantists. But a key issue is that each owes it to the stage below them to make it real - or at least not detract from it. Now I understand the proselytizing issue and what a problem it causes ... as well as the religion in government problems. That part we should certainly fight. But we should NOT be telling these other groups that they are wrong. They may not be ready for independence and they may need that deva or god as a beacon.

So, my point is don't shit on those below you on the devotional scale and don't belittle them. Thats bullying. They can't help it that they're not as smart or capable as you. Just let them be and feel sorry for them.

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

I like Google's definition but note it doesn't say universal or absolute. Principles are relative and personal. It's the code you choose to live by that defines your character. I think in any group you're going to find at least one person who isn't having a good day/week/month/decade. And with the internet people feel free and empowered to not care how they are perceived and therefore how they present themselves. But I think being part of any community should come with respect for that community and it's attempt to maintain social order. If one cannot submit to these rules/regulations/policies then why be a member?

Trump? Principles? If principles can be inverse things, like lie, cheat, steal, then yes sure. Trump has principles.

Do, think and plan everything right and

Have way of proving the above so that I can help others without getting paid.

"Treat others as you would wish to be treated. do to others as you would have them do to you" Seems to cover most situations for me.

Humm I am a bit confused. Are we exploring our principles or those that seem to be lacking in Don?

My thoughts are basically be as kind as you can, don't deliberately try to mess up someone's life, look out for those that can not look out for themselves. Oh and Dance like no one is watching!

Who is Donald you speak of? My father was a Donald but passed away when I was 3.

I do not have any principles and I do not strive for anything. As for Donald, he is much worse.

Simple. "Question authority" "Nothing is easy" "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" And that's not religious principle. It's a fundamental principle for humanity, that by the way, few "Christians follow"!