I am especially grateful to the Bulwark staff and this community for the safe harbor you all provide, at a time in our nation's history that seems endlessly fraught with danger to the core principles of democracy that unite each of us, regardless of our political ideology.
It's easy to sometimes feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and fatigue…
I am especially grateful to the Bulwark staff and this community for the safe harbor you all provide, at a time in our nation's history that seems endlessly fraught with danger to the core principles of democracy that unite each of us, regardless of our political ideology.
It's easy to sometimes feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and fatigued by all of it. Yet I read something in this forum every day that inspires me to stay, that reminds me that we are all fighting for what's worth fighting for, not just for ourselves but for our children, grandchildren and all of the generations to come.
And I also welcome the pieces that are not focused on politics - such as Tim's excellent piece last week on non-situational depression, or JVL's "elephants are never bad", and several others that provide a balance to our psyches.
We don't always agree with one another, but the respect that each of us feel for the other is earned and always rewarding.
Thanks everyone, and a special thanks to JVL for creating this atmosphere.
This exactly! Thank you all so much for coming to LA. I know this will sound crazy, but I have not been this excited about any kind of event since I last saw Joni Mitchell in concert (hint: that was probably at least 2 decades, ago). As MoosesMom said so well, The Bulwark has been my safe harbor during this fraught time -- reasoned discussions, eloquent and thought provoking written pieces, and some much needed levity. As a lifelong Democrat, I have also gotten to re-consider some of my long-held political perspectives. My deep appreciation to you and the rest of The Bulwark team.
I am especially grateful to the Bulwark staff and this community for the safe harbor you all provide, at a time in our nation's history that seems endlessly fraught with danger to the core principles of democracy that unite each of us, regardless of our political ideology.
It's easy to sometimes feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and fatigued by all of it. Yet I read something in this forum every day that inspires me to stay, that reminds me that we are all fighting for what's worth fighting for, not just for ourselves but for our children, grandchildren and all of the generations to come.
And I also welcome the pieces that are not focused on politics - such as Tim's excellent piece last week on non-situational depression, or JVL's "elephants are never bad", and several others that provide a balance to our psyches.
We don't always agree with one another, but the respect that each of us feel for the other is earned and always rewarding.
Thanks everyone, and a special thanks to JVL for creating this atmosphere.
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This exactly! Thank you all so much for coming to LA. I know this will sound crazy, but I have not been this excited about any kind of event since I last saw Joni Mitchell in concert (hint: that was probably at least 2 decades, ago). As MoosesMom said so well, The Bulwark has been my safe harbor during this fraught time -- reasoned discussions, eloquent and thought provoking written pieces, and some much needed levity. As a lifelong Democrat, I have also gotten to re-consider some of my long-held political perspectives. My deep appreciation to you and the rest of The Bulwark team.