To your last point, that is what bothers me so much about what I hear from mostly republicans and always Trump. There is a constant beating of “democrats hate America and want to destroy America.” I have yet to hear why. And many MAGA politicians repeat that same message. I have never once heard Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, nor any Democrat say the same about republicans. That is what I always loved about John McCain. And when he was running and a Republican constituent said Obama hates America McCain said No. he is a good man who lives America. We just have different points of view of what is the best approach to running the country. Everyone I know who works in politics that doesn’t run for office says the same. We disagree on the how but you don’t go into public service if you don’t want the country to be a better place.
And of course I’m reading the West Wing book right now, which was politics that appeals to our better angels.
Thanks my friend for all the work you pour into the musings all year. Even when we disagree it causes me to think about issues.
Not an easy effort at my age!!!
To your last point, that is what bothers me so much about what I hear from mostly republicans and always Trump. There is a constant beating of “democrats hate America and want to destroy America.” I have yet to hear why. And many MAGA politicians repeat that same message. I have never once heard Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, nor any Democrat say the same about republicans. That is what I always loved about John McCain. And when he was running and a Republican constituent said Obama hates America McCain said No. he is a good man who lives America. We just have different points of view of what is the best approach to running the country. Everyone I know who works in politics that doesn’t run for office says the same. We disagree on the how but you don’t go into public service if you don’t want the country to be a better place.
And of course I’m reading the West Wing book right now, which was politics that appeals to our better angels.