Hello 2019! Time to have a serious conversation to my politically minded friends. I am glad you are thinking about the country and politics. But I would caution you about where and how you post your thoughts on the subject these days, but particularly on Facebook. If you are unaware, you may be exposing your material to a public audience for some of your private thoughts that you may only want to share with just your friends or even just closest of friends.

You might say, well, who cares? This is who I am and it doesn’t matter. This is true, until you realize that you have an employer, or organization that you represent that may be feeling some guilt by association.

I know we all think we are on the right side of history with our political views. But the truth is that no one is going to change your mind, and you are not going to change anyone else’s mind either.

If you feel your are going to explode if you don’t post your political views, try an anonymous twitter handle, join a private facebook group, or limit the audience for your facebook posts.

Bottom line is, be smart. Don’t spread hate, and fear and lies. Your reputation is on the line, as well as your friendships. Think about it.