I wouldn't expect you to predict the outcome of this fascinating and potentially momentous split. After all, historians don't predict the future. The Harvard Kennedy School poll of young people, released today, is a harbinger. It shows record-high approval ratings of President Biden among young people, higher even than for President Obam…
I wouldn't expect you to predict the outcome of this fascinating and potentially momentous split. After all, historians don't predict the future. The Harvard Kennedy School poll of young people, released today, is a harbinger. It shows record-high approval ratings of President Biden among young people, higher even than for President Obama. This follows news of 300 business leaders endorsing aggressive action to combat climate change. The ground is shifting, and Republican leaders are unable or unwilling to see how attitudes in America are changing. They're fighting a tidal change that may sweep them away.
I hope you're right. Even if you are, I fear we have another 40 years of unwinding this disaster. After all, it took them roughly 40 to make it happen.
I would say that we have been in this blind loop of disaster since the beginning of the industrial revolution, with a mighty boost from single-use, throwaway, consumer culture. Until we as a people, acknowledge our part in this process, our capitulation to consumption, and floundering, (not to mention "buying" political outcomes) we will remain in decline.
Given that the republicans (note the small "r" , just as Mary Beth did) have put all this effort to mould the courts, especially SCOTUS, I'm afraid it may last much longer.
I think Big Business's support of environmental efforts AND their withdrawal of funds from Rs are both largely performative. They will continue to do whatever is in their best interest and there is every indication that they will play both sides, as they have all along. Already, many corporate donors are quietly back to financially supporting Rs, even those who voted to decertify the presidential election.
No doubt some of what we're seeing is performative, and I don't mean to suggest that businesses have become ethically and morally driven. But companies are waking up to the fact that people today are increasingly likely to punish them financially if they don't respond. The sustainability fervor sweeping the fashion industry is a good case in point. There's tangible evidence showing that a significant number of shoppers, especially younger ones, won't buy products from companies not committed to good environmental practices. And companies of all kinds are being pressured by their employees to be better corporate citizens.
Yes! Do not underestimate our "young people" (which to me is anyone under 45) and the Pete Buttigieg's out there gaining smarts and power. We HCR fans probably skew older - listen to what "the kids" are saying, and who they are voting for, with their wallets as well as at the polls.
I agree. My children are in their young/mid-twenties and in their friend circles, most are or have become either vegitatian or vegan because they care about their future and the planet. They are so much more aware of what is happening and they are fully committed to take a stand. Their voices will make changes. I think it is the 30-40 year olds that are in between on where they stand.
I wouldn't expect you to predict the outcome of this fascinating and potentially momentous split. After all, historians don't predict the future. The Harvard Kennedy School poll of young people, released today, is a harbinger. It shows record-high approval ratings of President Biden among young people, higher even than for President Obama. This follows news of 300 business leaders endorsing aggressive action to combat climate change. The ground is shifting, and Republican leaders are unable or unwilling to see how attitudes in America are changing. They're fighting a tidal change that may sweep them away.
I hope you're right. Even if you are, I fear we have another 40 years of unwinding this disaster. After all, it took them roughly 40 to make it happen.
I would say that we have been in this blind loop of disaster since the beginning of the industrial revolution, with a mighty boost from single-use, throwaway, consumer culture. Until we as a people, acknowledge our part in this process, our capitulation to consumption, and floundering, (not to mention "buying" political outcomes) we will remain in decline.
Given that the republicans (note the small "r" , just as Mary Beth did) have put all this effort to mould the courts, especially SCOTUS, I'm afraid it may last much longer.
“Mould” the courts indeed! Aptly put! 🤫
No doubt the process will be slower than it should be.
I think Big Business's support of environmental efforts AND their withdrawal of funds from Rs are both largely performative. They will continue to do whatever is in their best interest and there is every indication that they will play both sides, as they have all along. Already, many corporate donors are quietly back to financially supporting Rs, even those who voted to decertify the presidential election.
No doubt some of what we're seeing is performative, and I don't mean to suggest that businesses have become ethically and morally driven. But companies are waking up to the fact that people today are increasingly likely to punish them financially if they don't respond. The sustainability fervor sweeping the fashion industry is a good case in point. There's tangible evidence showing that a significant number of shoppers, especially younger ones, won't buy products from companies not committed to good environmental practices. And companies of all kinds are being pressured by their employees to be better corporate citizens.
Yes! Do not underestimate our "young people" (which to me is anyone under 45) and the Pete Buttigieg's out there gaining smarts and power. We HCR fans probably skew older - listen to what "the kids" are saying, and who they are voting for, with their wallets as well as at the polls.
And let’s hear it for young people’s modes of effective action. TikTok, K-pop—they made it work with stealth and speed against trump! Ninja!
I agree. My children are in their young/mid-twenties and in their friend circles, most are or have become either vegitatian or vegan because they care about their future and the planet. They are so much more aware of what is happening and they are fully committed to take a stand. Their voices will make changes. I think it is the 30-40 year olds that are in between on where they stand.
This is cheering. Thank you for mentioning it. I hope to God it is a harbinger.