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Yes and no..... I have learned a lot for sure. I have become politically aware which is good but I am also disillusioned and appalled by the hypocrisy and corruption. I live in a state where the governor imposes all the mandates all the time. I lost my job for not complying with vaccine mandates but lucky enough to call it retirement, albeit 2 years sooner than planned. I am more aware but I have learned to be more cynical and untrusting. Improvement? Perhaps..I will never again miss an opportunity to vote...ever.

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Yes, my quality of life has personally increased, all thanks to the new regime.

- I have learned to grow a productive garden and cycle the crops. I have learned I cannot rely on supply chains or retail establishments, so I can my goods and store them long term.

- I have learned that TV is a complete waste of time with the MSM narrative.

- I have learned that social media is a scam.

So overall yes, my life has improved starting with dropping technology and getting outdoors. Happy 2022!

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It has not except for my wife retired and we are spending quality time together.

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We moved to Montana to get away from Arizona. Yes even Arizona is going to hell. The people are streaming there from California and even though their voting habits have ruined that state they seem to think that is how they should vote in Arizona. Montana is very cold in the winter months but it is conservative but the Californians are doing there best to ruin this state as well so we will see. I do loose sleep over the hypocrisy and stupidity of the current emperor and his minions but as Dave mentioned I too have backed off on technology.

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Thank God I focus more on taking care of myself than caring about what other’s opinions and rhetoric is being spewed. I had a great year last year despite the never ending COVID-19 saga. I had 3 different raises from the 2 jobs I work, I have paid off a lot of debt, I have been fortunate to maintain excellent health, and I am extremely blessed to have a family that loves me and that I love them just as fiercely.

This new year looks to be another amazing year for me as well. As my sons have been taught: Make things happen, don’t wait for things to happen.

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For the life of me I can’t wrap my head around the fact that ONE man (or should I say whomever is pulling his strings) could destroy a country in less than a year!

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This last year was to say the least a huge challenge. I work in a large hospital and have been dealing with Covid from the beginning. I started 2021 angry about the election filled with fear for the next 4 years then came the flu followed by surgery followed by Covid. 2022 I’m choosing hope, joy, peace and of course to listen to every Ben Stein podcast that is put out!! ❤️

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