January 6 needs to become the new date we “never forget.” Elected officials who are outright lying for their personal gain must be held responsible for violating our society’s trust.
Not since "I. F. Stone's Weekly" have I seen such courageous and forthright progressive journalism. Thank you for doing this with your retirement, Rex. Not since Watergate, when all my thoughtful friends and relatives feared that President Nixon might declare a national emergency and impose martial law, have I been this anxious about the health of American democracy. You are right. We should continue to bear a grudge against Trump and all his cynical enablers. After all, they have dealt a serious blow to government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into a fatal one. As you argue, it could if lovers of democracy don't fight back effectively enough.
Excellent piece, Rex. Now is not the time for the timid. My hat is off to Liz Cheney as one of the few willing to put country over self. I must confess, I never thought I'd agree with her on many issues, but she has taken this battle on a zeal I have to admire. We must all be willing to pursue the truth with this much willingness of personal sacrifice.
This lying by our elected officials challenges one to not become cynical about government. With Watergate as a backdrop, I cling to the hope that the press once again succeeds in bringing down an authoritarian president who poses a grave threat to our democracy.
January 6 needs to become the new date we “never forget.” Elected officials who are outright lying for their personal gain must be held responsible for violating our society’s trust.
Not since "I. F. Stone's Weekly" have I seen such courageous and forthright progressive journalism. Thank you for doing this with your retirement, Rex. Not since Watergate, when all my thoughtful friends and relatives feared that President Nixon might declare a national emergency and impose martial law, have I been this anxious about the health of American democracy. You are right. We should continue to bear a grudge against Trump and all his cynical enablers. After all, they have dealt a serious blow to government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into a fatal one. As you argue, it could if lovers of democracy don't fight back effectively enough.
Excellent piece, Rex. Now is not the time for the timid. My hat is off to Liz Cheney as one of the few willing to put country over self. I must confess, I never thought I'd agree with her on many issues, but she has taken this battle on a zeal I have to admire. We must all be willing to pursue the truth with this much willingness of personal sacrifice.
This lying by our elected officials challenges one to not become cynical about government. With Watergate as a backdrop, I cling to the hope that the press once again succeeds in bringing down an authoritarian president who poses a grave threat to our democracy.
Thanks, Rex.
I have to find a way to expand the Greek proverb so it could be used a text for a piece of music.