Finally, may I (respectfully, lovingly) point out that the darkness in JVL’s view of our country’s current state may be to some extent colored by bitterness arising from the betrayal delivered to him by republicans (about whom he once assumed normal human decency and integrity?). It would be hard for most people to trust or expect much from millions of strangers after such a blow from those once thought to be compadres.
I’m sunnier— whatever the future brings, I know I won’t be crushed under the burden of suddenly thinking poorly of the GOP.
This was a great, engaging discussion, thanks!
For two additional points of view that are closer to Jim’s than JVL’s, I highly recommend first, from The Contrarian yesterday,
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/norm-eisen-explains-to-jen-rubin?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
And second, from Antonia Scatton on February 6,
https://reframingamerica.substack.com/p/restoring-sanity
Finally, may I (respectfully, lovingly) point out that the darkness in JVL’s view of our country’s current state may be to some extent colored by bitterness arising from the betrayal delivered to him by republicans (about whom he once assumed normal human decency and integrity?). It would be hard for most people to trust or expect much from millions of strangers after such a blow from those once thought to be compadres.
I’m sunnier— whatever the future brings, I know I won’t be crushed under the burden of suddenly thinking poorly of the GOP.