I respectfully disagree that Biden is progressive. I am not asking for perfection just do something about climate change and stop spending billions and billions on weapons. I don’t think that is too much to ask for.
I respectfully disagree that Biden is progressive. I am not asking for perfection just do something about climate change and stop spending billions and billions on weapons. I don’t think that is too much to ask for.
Nora, regarding weapons, I think we will have to agree to disagree on the importance of arming Ukraine in the face of Russian invasion. I see that as crucial, not only for Ukrainians, but also for the future of democracy in Europe, America, and the world at large. You seem not to agree with that assessment. That’s fine. I personally think war is a terrible failure of diplomacy and an awful waste of resources and only produces suffering. Ditto our inexcusable military budget. But some wars are worth fighting; some values are worth the cost, and I think this one is worth it. I’m proud of Biden’s ability to strengthen and unify NATO in the face of its weakness post Trump.
Regarding climate change, the Biden administration HAS done something. The press coverage of the administration’s achievements is abysmal. The problem remains that without a workable Senate majority, no administration can pass all of its wish list. Its inability to pass BBB is a key illustration of this. Here’s a great summary of what the Biden administration has achieved, and where it is lacking:
Again, I see letting perfection get in the way of the good, and not recognizing progress when it is made, as a problem with many progressives. I agree that no progress short of huge on climate change is enough, but some progress is a million times better than what Republicans offer.
I do not blindly support this administration. I think their performance on Covid has been poor, and the CDC remains a shell of its former glory, to our infinite cost. I want to see an executive order banning assault rifles if Congress is unable to act. I want more on social justice than we’re getting. But I’m still happy we’re getting something, rather than falling backwards.
I respectfully disagree that Biden is progressive. I am not asking for perfection just do something about climate change and stop spending billions and billions on weapons. I don’t think that is too much to ask for.
Nora, regarding weapons, I think we will have to agree to disagree on the importance of arming Ukraine in the face of Russian invasion. I see that as crucial, not only for Ukrainians, but also for the future of democracy in Europe, America, and the world at large. You seem not to agree with that assessment. That’s fine. I personally think war is a terrible failure of diplomacy and an awful waste of resources and only produces suffering. Ditto our inexcusable military budget. But some wars are worth fighting; some values are worth the cost, and I think this one is worth it. I’m proud of Biden’s ability to strengthen and unify NATO in the face of its weakness post Trump.
Regarding climate change, the Biden administration HAS done something. The press coverage of the administration’s achievements is abysmal. The problem remains that without a workable Senate majority, no administration can pass all of its wish list. Its inability to pass BBB is a key illustration of this. Here’s a great summary of what the Biden administration has achieved, and where it is lacking:
https://www.wri.org/insights/biden-administration-tracking-climate-action-progress
Again, I see letting perfection get in the way of the good, and not recognizing progress when it is made, as a problem with many progressives. I agree that no progress short of huge on climate change is enough, but some progress is a million times better than what Republicans offer.
I do not blindly support this administration. I think their performance on Covid has been poor, and the CDC remains a shell of its former glory, to our infinite cost. I want to see an executive order banning assault rifles if Congress is unable to act. I want more on social justice than we’re getting. But I’m still happy we’re getting something, rather than falling backwards.
I do disagree about NATO and our involvement in Ukraine but I appreciate your tone and respect. Also thanks for the article.