Mr Burnett's thinking is compelling. I have been hearing the Putin apologists deride Navalny's politics as nationalistic, ant-Muslim (or something), etc. These people overlook that people are imperfect and what counts is who they become when times are dark and our better angels are required. I certainly trust that Mr Navalny's views softened as he suffered and came to see the suffering of others.
Even if those feelings -- alleged -- persisted, I would ask this question: President Johnson was probably racist until the day he died. But does that flaw, if it existed, negate the compassion and justice of his civil rights laws and beyond? My current whimsical hope? That these protests at the funeral rhyme historically with the food riots of February 1917.
I hope my last comment to you was not posted. Meant to say hello. Needless no say, I am not a fan of Mikey Mouse or of the nattering nabobs of narcissism to whom he capitulates. I did mean President Johnson because I have noticed people seeking to negate the bravery of Mr Navalny owing to past political views. People pick out one flaw or mistake to attack the greatness of great people all the while not understanding that it is those flaws which make them great. Why? Because great people do great things despite those flaws. More importantly, for me at least, those flaws signal that these great men and women were not special or anointed by G-D; that is to say: one has no excuse for not trying by sitting back.
P.S., my first comment, thankfully not posted, was far too venomous. Speaker Johnson is a decent man; unfortunately he is proving not to be a gutsy one.
Disappointing, but not surprising, to learn that he is in the pay of Russians, which helps explain his devotion to Trump. Totally agree with you about flaws and greatness. Well said and thank you.
My sentiments exactly. You hit the nail on the head!
And it's very obvious.
No secret, in Your face and on tv, ad nauseam.
Mr Burnett's thinking is compelling. I have been hearing the Putin apologists deride Navalny's politics as nationalistic, ant-Muslim (or something), etc. These people overlook that people are imperfect and what counts is who they become when times are dark and our better angels are required. I certainly trust that Mr Navalny's views softened as he suffered and came to see the suffering of others.
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Even if those feelings -- alleged -- persisted, I would ask this question: President Johnson was probably racist until the day he died. But does that flaw, if it existed, negate the compassion and justice of his civil rights laws and beyond? My current whimsical hope? That these protests at the funeral rhyme historically with the food riots of February 1917.
Not President, SPEAKER Johnson is the topic here. But, yes, humans may evolve.
I hope my last comment to you was not posted. Meant to say hello. Needless no say, I am not a fan of Mikey Mouse or of the nattering nabobs of narcissism to whom he capitulates. I did mean President Johnson because I have noticed people seeking to negate the bravery of Mr Navalny owing to past political views. People pick out one flaw or mistake to attack the greatness of great people all the while not understanding that it is those flaws which make them great. Why? Because great people do great things despite those flaws. More importantly, for me at least, those flaws signal that these great men and women were not special or anointed by G-D; that is to say: one has no excuse for not trying by sitting back.
P.S., my first comment, thankfully not posted, was far too venomous. Speaker Johnson is a decent man; unfortunately he is proving not to be a gutsy one.
Disappointing, but not surprising, to learn that he is in the pay of Russians, which helps explain his devotion to Trump. Totally agree with you about flaws and greatness. Well said and thank you.