I think this is the most depressing column you've ever written and also the best! Also, I agree with you wholeheartedly... it has everything to do with racial justice.
Hi Paul, and thanks for your comment. I wish I were optimistic. But I think when it comes to racial justice, climate change, or preserving our democracy, that optimism is the enemy. And ten years? I sure wish we had 10 years. If any of the current crop of Republicans sniffing around the 2024 presidential elections win the election….and they’re certainly putting the things in place to ACTUALLY steal the election, it will be game over.
Great summary, Wayne, of our social and political crisis. Even within my family we are split into two political camps that hold each other in utter contempt. Like you I fear for the death of our democracy due to the minority taking undemocratic measures to retain control. My Republican family and friends see us as the enemies of democracy. This will take another decade to resolve. I don't know how we will solve the racial, institutional, economic and political problems, but I am an optimist that American democracy will eventually overcome!
I think this is the most depressing column you've ever written and also the best! Also, I agree with you wholeheartedly... it has everything to do with racial justice.
Hi Paul, and thanks for your comment. I wish I were optimistic. But I think when it comes to racial justice, climate change, or preserving our democracy, that optimism is the enemy. And ten years? I sure wish we had 10 years. If any of the current crop of Republicans sniffing around the 2024 presidential elections win the election….and they’re certainly putting the things in place to ACTUALLY steal the election, it will be game over.
Great summary, Wayne, of our social and political crisis. Even within my family we are split into two political camps that hold each other in utter contempt. Like you I fear for the death of our democracy due to the minority taking undemocratic measures to retain control. My Republican family and friends see us as the enemies of democracy. This will take another decade to resolve. I don't know how we will solve the racial, institutional, economic and political problems, but I am an optimist that American democracy will eventually overcome!