This article about Moderates/Centrism is interesting. People seem to see everything in black and white, even regarding Moderates/Centrism. That is kind of the trouble with labels. They’re not flexible, but most people are. The middle ground is an area where people who lean left or right park can park and catch their breath on their journey. It’s not a trusted position during extremist times because it seems weak, cowardly, like a cheat, and rather phoney. But again, it is a label and labels aren’t flexible, but people are. Hopefully people can be guided to make the right choices on issues which will do the most good for most people in both the immediate future and long down the road.
Began the hard-for-me process of phone-banking for Biden/Harris 2020. Yesterday. Starting in earnest on Labor Day. Today, errands. In the Covid Era, Sunday is errand day. The world upside down. Rest up, HCR. Take a break from the frontline. It’s a perfect weather Labor Day weekend un ME. ❤️🤍💙
Good for you! Long weeks ahead. You may not watch "fluff stuff" but Sunday Morning on CBS today included a story from French Economist Rhomas Pikkety that echoes your thoughts about change. "What we see from history is that crises like pandemics are sometimes neessary--unfortunately, in a way, to deliver big political change or, ideological change. But we shiuld not just count on crises to get very bad so that after a crises, you kniw, things will get better. Because in practice, crises can also deliver political monsters as we gave seen after World War I in Europe." Well said.
This is just so unbearably embarrassing! I can't even count the number of times I've re-read something I've written and the words "so much" turn into "smooch". I promise to get better about proofing before I hit 'send', but I swear it changes after I check! Anyway...this is my favorite place to go...Following you Heather, and hanging around with all you other guys is something I really love...so much!
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your (almost) daily epistles. They help me make sense of this crazy world we find ourselves in right now.
Happy Labor Day Dr. Richardson! You remain a beacon to us all.
Enjoy your down time. Know that all you do is deeply appreciated.
This a more tranquil photo than the ones taken at Lake Travis today.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/us/Texas-boat-parade-trump.amp.html
Are u in Austin? I am.
Nope.
Two videos worth watching:
Message to Democrats by Matthew Cooke - I’m a Moderate and this was a good point of view to know:
https://youtu.be/m5h2eh1lin4
Mesage to Republicans by Matthew Cooke
https://youtu.be/aaQ9qL6s7UM
Less Moderate now.
Thanks! Sharing these!
whoa! these are great...thanks smooch for sharing them!
This article about Moderates/Centrism is interesting. People seem to see everything in black and white, even regarding Moderates/Centrism. That is kind of the trouble with labels. They’re not flexible, but most people are. The middle ground is an area where people who lean left or right park can park and catch their breath on their journey. It’s not a trusted position during extremist times because it seems weak, cowardly, like a cheat, and rather phoney. But again, it is a label and labels aren’t flexible, but people are. Hopefully people can be guided to make the right choices on issues which will do the most good for most people in both the immediate future and long down the road.
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/biden-moderate-democrats-republicans-conservative-study-john-kasich-aoc-a9699431.html
Love your tranquil pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
Take a break...sing it like Eliza and Angelica. Sing it, then do it! Enjoy the time off
Enjoy the down time. We are so appreciative for the knowledge you impart to us.
Rest well . Just sinking into your latest book How the South Won The Civil War. Really enjoying it. You're a grest story teller. Sleep well!!
Began the hard-for-me process of phone-banking for Biden/Harris 2020. Yesterday. Starting in earnest on Labor Day. Today, errands. In the Covid Era, Sunday is errand day. The world upside down. Rest up, HCR. Take a break from the frontline. It’s a perfect weather Labor Day weekend un ME. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you for all you do for your fans.
Dr. Richardson, keep your focus, rest well and stay safe.
Good for you! Long weeks ahead. You may not watch "fluff stuff" but Sunday Morning on CBS today included a story from French Economist Rhomas Pikkety that echoes your thoughts about change. "What we see from history is that crises like pandemics are sometimes neessary--unfortunately, in a way, to deliver big political change or, ideological change. But we shiuld not just count on crises to get very bad so that after a crises, you kniw, things will get better. Because in practice, crises can also deliver political monsters as we gave seen after World War I in Europe." Well said.
Thomas Pikkety
I am just settling in to begin your book, The Death of Reconstruction, which arrived today.
This is just so unbearably embarrassing! I can't even count the number of times I've re-read something I've written and the words "so much" turn into "smooch". I promise to get better about proofing before I hit 'send', but I swear it changes after I check! Anyway...this is my favorite place to go...Following you Heather, and hanging around with all you other guys is something I really love...so much!
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your (almost) daily epistles. They help me make sense of this crazy world we find ourselves in right now.
Good for you. Enjoy the holiday weekend.