Ah! Bill, Then I could draw from that(your response), that sharing information, with friends, can be a welcome thing!. That's good. Actually, I wouldn't have it any other way..unless I had to. I also do that, but sometimes in a way, with good intent, and sometimes with a little satirical illustrations, as to stimulate a little deeper thought, into the subject. You know, to make one look within themselves, possibly be amused, by some bit of nonsensical, programming, we've picked up along the way. Sometimes, I even get a bit impassioned, or angry, indignant, amused, sarcastic, satirical...but always, with the intent of what is being shared is of value, to the person, or audience, or client, I'm dealing with. I however, will NOT misinform someone, intentionally, nor will I promote a political or religious agenda, that overrides common sense!(Even still, some truly spiritual things, may defy a simple explanation). But, when I do those things,..even when they may sound cutting, I am usually under the impression, that the person I'm talking to, will receive it, as possibly a point of view to consider, or, something to implement their own cranial data base, of information. In certain areas, my shit is TOGETHER! In other areas, I listen to what others may share, and consider it, the way I wish some would consider mine. When I encounter the blocks, in the block-headed, I'll blast away. When its a time for compassion, I've written with tears in my eyes(literally). When someone feeds me a 'straight line', I may muse back...for a chuckle for whomever(even if its not the person who it's written to).
That being said, there is a difference between being 'deceived', and being 'evil'. Most people, given the information they have on hand, will make the 'right' choice, because ...well, ..when was the last time you made a choice, to do something stupid, or wrong, for the circumstances??.. more than likely, not often. However, when a person makes a 'wrong' decision, based on bad information, it is because he was merely 'deceived'...or, he/she wouldn't have made that decision..right? On the other hand, when a person puts forth bad information, for others to act upon, or steer their life's agenda on, and does it KNOWINGLY, well, that is 'evil'. Wouldn't you agree?
   Often, when on here, I (we all) encounter, others who are promoting very deceiving information(read: misinformation), that was promoted by 'political activists', or the 'news' media, which is nothing but evil, deception via propaganda. Some people swallow it all, hook line and sinker, and become empty headed, emotional, mouthpieces, blabbing garbage that is absolute hogwash. As a side note, those are usually those, who have ducked out on certain responsibilities in life, and launder their guilt onto others, so they don't have to feel so bad about their lack of character, as they gain 'followers' to whatever, that particular topic is...but, back to the main subject, ...It is those, smarmy, smug, hypocrites that I level a blast at.
As to your reply, about you and Mick, being friends, so on and so forth....I was not under the impression, that anyone on here, were not, or capable of not being friends...and it is with that spirit, that I offer you this explanation!
Warmest Regards, (I think),
GfS

P.S. Sounds like you wear boots...don't forget to take them off when you come into the house....or you'll get hollered at!