Pat Ragains and Monica Kales
Recorded
October 21, 2024
54:37 minutes
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Id:
osh000247
Description
One Small Step partners Pat Ragains (66) and Monica Kales (67) reunite after three years for another conversation to discuss shifting political views and the state of the 2024 election.Subject Log / Time Code
Pat Ragains and Monica Kales on Mediation - hearing what people have to say. Society in better shape joining the Democratic party. Open primary viewpoint for a long time.
Why this interview? Calming things have changed - not for the better. Society is more polarized
Political differences - difficult to talk. Behavior of Trump - communities differ from environment, abortion, Trump has character issues.
People with biggest influences - parents are - civil conversations to see the whole picture, parents have civil conversations. Teachers. Practice what you agree in. Understanding does not equal agreement.
Political values - liberal, playing fiend unequal. Democracy - equalize opportunities. Eliminates bios - policy. More socially liberal, fiscally moderate.
Political values change over 3 years. Not a cot. 10-20 years - catholic upbringing. Evolved reluctance to talk politics because it is intimidating and scary.
Misunderstood by other party - doesn't hate all Republicans.
Fears and concerns - the outcome of the election. Concerned accepting peaceful transition of power.
Hope for the future - Polarization will be reduced. No demonizing. Respect each other, not change others' beliefs, and that everyone doesn't think the same.
Participants
- Pat Ragains
- Monica Kales