I recently lost a friend of 40 years. Partly due to politics and partly due to those politics being acted out.

My buddy from high school now supports the riots (he said protests), supports statues coming down, and doesn't acknowledge sharia law around the world.

His ideology comes to fruition in the form of Liberal Elitism. Like many of the guilted whites, they feel virtue-signaling makes up for their gaze down their nose as they talk to you about what is morally correct.

Sometimes we keep old friendships alive for nostalgia's sake.

In reality, many of us have changed since high school. Some grew out of liberalism, some not, and many in between.

Once I realized I was investing in a relationship solely for the feels, I realized it is time to move on

It's ok to grow apart, but boy I wished I saw this sooner

Friendship is very important to me. But a healthy friendship is even more important.

But not as important than my relationship with God and Country. I feel my journey was one where I matured to grow closer to God, love of my country more, and find meaningful personal growth.

I may be wrong but I feel those that have not truly invested in God and growth other than financial growth, lose touch with what means the most. God, family, and country.

Strange times. But I have to look out for number one. I don't owe anyone anything.

In the end, I will cherish the memories of fun and hardship that I shared with the people of my past, some, I can't take with me as I grow. No hard feelings, I want the best for everyone, I still love them. I just don't want to be with them.

Have a blessed day.