Still traveling. I expect to start blogging again next week.
In the mean time, I want to recommend a NY Times article by David Brooks I read a couple of weeks ago entitled, “I won’t let Trump invade my brain” (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/opinion/trump-indictment-president.html)
I think it meets the standard of a MUST read for every American, an example of the caliber of journalism we see so little of these days. As you know, Brooks holds traditional conservative views on government and politics, but his op-eds are thoughtful and insightful. His writing helps me to maintain balance in regard to my own views that are usually the opposite of his.
I think this article is something quite special, worthy of a wide reading audience. I believe you will agree, and I hope you will share it with others in your own circle of influence.
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Hey Jan, hope you are well and hope everything went well when you headed north over the reuni
Nice article. The litmus test is what Brooks will do if Trump is the Republican nomination. Will he campaign and support the Democratic nomination? Will he vote for Democratic candidates for national office to hobble Trump if, per chance, he should win?Roger
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Roger, he won’t vote for Trump because he didn’t in 2020. Not sure about 2016, but I’m guessing he realized Trump intellectually inadequate for the job and lacked the personal character for it as well. He won’t campaign for anyone, as won’t all journalists.
Campaign might have been the incorrect term. Lots of journalists support candidates. Not voting for Trump is a half empty effort if you don’t vote for the candidate that has integrity and supports democracy. So did he vote at all?Roger
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Excellent, Jan. Thanks. Brooks is a reasonable thinker, sound in his reasoning and compassionate in spirit. Although a Conservative, he is a good counter balance.
A Happy Fourth to you and your family.
Gene
Thanks, Gene. You, too.