Good morning, It seems there are any number of calamities that can befall us—often too many to list. But for every possible catastrophe or eventuality that may face, there thankfully are people considering how to respond. One such example is the idea of saving various species of plants for when drought, pestilence or disease may kill off a particular strain.
Glenn. I agree that the polarization of both sides of the isle is distressing. I can’t remember when I voted Democrat so I guess I’m considered right leaning. Cannot speak for everyone in my shoes but I do not consider myself and many of the Republicans I speak with “gripped” by Trumpism (if that is really a thing). I find my Democrat friends declaring to me what I think and truly surprised to find that they understand only a small fraction about issues that Republicans believe. I am sure that I also only understand a small fraction as well. For example, DeSantis’ complaints about the AP Black Studies. It is my understanding that he took issue with a very small piece of that curriculum. Yes, leave that piece in and he believed it was inappropriate for balanced teaching of that subject. I also believe he is proponent of Black Studies. There should be a clear dialogue between right and left where each can talk to increase understanding. In my view there are many like me who liked a bunch of what Trump did but are distressed at who he seems to be and how he did it. His grip on the party, I believe, is slipping as he has lost people like me. I am sad that leaders of the Democratic Party seem to read from the same hymnal on every issue. Other than Manchin, there seems to be as few or fewer independent thinkers, as you point out on the right.
One thing is for sure, Glenn. Your musings provoke thought. It opens discussion. It provides as valuable forum and is worthy of support. BTW. Mas Que Nada is a terrific You Tube.
Glenn. I agree that the polarization of both sides of the isle is distressing. I can’t remember when I voted Democrat so I guess I’m considered right leaning. Cannot speak for everyone in my shoes but I do not consider myself and many of the Republicans I speak with “gripped” by Trumpism (if that is really a thing). I find my Democrat friends declaring to me what I think and truly surprised to find that they understand only a small fraction about issues that Republicans believe. I am sure that I also only understand a small fraction as well. For example, DeSantis’ complaints about the AP Black Studies. It is my understanding that he took issue with a very small piece of that curriculum. Yes, leave that piece in and he believed it was inappropriate for balanced teaching of that subject. I also believe he is proponent of Black Studies. There should be a clear dialogue between right and left where each can talk to increase understanding. In my view there are many like me who liked a bunch of what Trump did but are distressed at who he seems to be and how he did it. His grip on the party, I believe, is slipping as he has lost people like me. I am sad that leaders of the Democratic Party seem to read from the same hymnal on every issue. Other than Manchin, there seems to be as few or fewer independent thinkers, as you point out on the right.
One thing is for sure, Glenn. Your musings provoke thought. It opens discussion. It provides as valuable forum and is worthy of support. BTW. Mas Que Nada is a terrific You Tube.