Because Quote by Brandi Carlile

“I tend to support and get behind issues instead of candidates, because of the whole 'Super Bowl' generalization of our world - You're on this side, I'm on that side; you're a Republican, I'm a Democrat; you're country music, I'm rock music.”

Brandi Carlile

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You can't change people, but most importantly, unless you're their momma, you don't even know what's best for them.

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Bear the burdens of others, but don't put them in your pocket too.

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