It is a common myth that just working hard will get you what you want. We all hear about those that tried hard and overcame all obstacles. You never hear about the people who worked just as hard and wanted to just as much, and broke their hearts, backs, and bank accounts but never achieved their goals. Everything I wanted real bad, and worked very hard for, I never got. Everything I did get was the result of just plain dumb luck. NEVER underestimate the power of money or the importance of LUCK.
On not running for the Senate - totally understandable and I expected this response. Having said that: you wouldn't be the first candidate who is "new at this", and you would have infinitely more viability than most. Your contributions to democracy are immeasurable already. But as a historian, you must also realize: these are not normal times and that Senate seat could be the tipping point between whether we even have a democracy anymore or not. This is very selfish to ask this, but I hope you will therefore still seriously consider being "drafted" for this unexpected role even if it's unfair for me to ask this of you. These are make or break times. Also: why not run to increase the odds we beat Collins, and then, if you really hate it, resign shortly into your tenure to allow the democratic governor to appoint your successor for the next two years until the federal election? Please consider this! It could literally break the fascist hold and give us enough time to push back.
Why do we perpetuate the American ideal of working hard? Why can’t people be allowed to work normally and still deserve a good life? What does working hard even mean? Forgo time off for yourself and your family? Not enjoy time for personal development, have a hobby alongside work? Simply have an easier workload?
Heather you help me so much each week. You help to calm my nervous system : ) Please join the Substack Lucid, from Ruth Ben-Giaht. Her thoughts and outlook is what needs to be amplified right now. You have the chance to play an even bigger role. She is a NYU professor, who has devoted her life to studying authoritarianism, wrote the book Strongmen, and is currently working on another book detailing current events. She is trying to help us, but people aren’t tuned in!
What most people are having issues with are the Dems taking money from big business like the republican's have, and the problems that has created for the average joe.
I understand why you would not want to run for senate. You are the best known person from Maine. Your historical contribution daily is more important than being a senator.
It is a common myth that just working hard will get you what you want. We all hear about those that tried hard and overcame all obstacles. You never hear about the people who worked just as hard and wanted to just as much, and broke their hearts, backs, and bank accounts but never achieved their goals. Everything I wanted real bad, and worked very hard for, I never got. Everything I did get was the result of just plain dumb luck. NEVER underestimate the power of money or the importance of LUCK.
On not running for the Senate - totally understandable and I expected this response. Having said that: you wouldn't be the first candidate who is "new at this", and you would have infinitely more viability than most. Your contributions to democracy are immeasurable already. But as a historian, you must also realize: these are not normal times and that Senate seat could be the tipping point between whether we even have a democracy anymore or not. This is very selfish to ask this, but I hope you will therefore still seriously consider being "drafted" for this unexpected role even if it's unfair for me to ask this of you. These are make or break times. Also: why not run to increase the odds we beat Collins, and then, if you really hate it, resign shortly into your tenure to allow the democratic governor to appoint your successor for the next two years until the federal election? Please consider this! It could literally break the fascist hold and give us enough time to push back.
Please consider running for the Senate. You could play an even more important role in helping our country fulfill its potential.
Why do we perpetuate the American ideal of working hard? Why can’t people be allowed to work normally and still deserve a good life? What does working hard even mean? Forgo time off for yourself and your family? Not enjoy time for personal development, have a hobby alongside work? Simply have an easier workload?
Heather you help me so much each week. You help to calm my nervous system : ) Please join the Substack Lucid, from Ruth Ben-Giaht. Her thoughts and outlook is what needs to be amplified right now. You have the chance to play an even bigger role. She is a NYU professor, who has devoted her life to studying authoritarianism, wrote the book Strongmen, and is currently working on another book detailing current events. She is trying to help us, but people aren’t tuned in!
Agree 💯 …now if we could just get those in power or seeking election to listen!
What most people are having issues with are the Dems taking money from big business like the republican's have, and the problems that has created for the average joe.
Please reconsider!
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Madison, CT
I understand why you would not want to run for senate. You are the best known person from Maine. Your historical contribution daily is more important than being a senator.
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Not related to this chat, but a GREAT IDEA, in my humble opinion, from Jonathan Alter of OLD GOATS on Substack: Heather Cox Richardson for Senate!
https://oldgoats.substack.com/p/heather-cox-richardson-for-senate?r=e2zhx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web×tamp=165.2
Thank you!!
This was so very enlightening! Hope floats- Thank you for sharing your brilliance and steady logic in these confusing and challenging times.