…Danielle Allen’s piece in the WP today elaborated on the notion of “enlightenment.” She didn’t call it that, but she did discuss the importance of “turning toward the light.”…
…what do you think of the idea proposed in the CSM that “a centrist coalition from both parties (in the House) could come together to elect a consensus candidate.” Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from PA-1 could be the guy….
…Please send condolences to the family of Hughes Van Ellis. You’ll remember that he was one of the remaining 3 survivors of the Tulsa Massacre who was hoping for some reparations….
Perhaps some time forest bathing would help. You could take a walk in East Potomac Park. Admire the trees, the river. Listen to the bird song. Take some deep breathes. Remind yourself that life goes on & we are fortunate to be on the planet at this moment…
… I couldn’t believe my ears this AM when I heard that you were waiving 26 laws to build DJT’s border wall in the Rio Grande Valley. ….Didn’t you promise to NOT to build the wall? Please reconsider!
Is this Kevin McCarthy (KOM) situation a SNAFU or apocalypse? It may be unprecedented, but is an ungovernable GOP going to end democracy as we know it?…
…I see that your folks are bummed that Honduran Pres Xiomara Castro has gotten the royal treatment by XJ on her visit to China for recognizing one-party rule….
… Speaking of which, what do you think of the latest hullabaloo over the Senate dress code? Do you agree with the editorial board of the WP that Sen. John Fetterman’s gym shorts, sneakers & baggy hoodie represent a “radical shift” & desecrate the sanctity of Congress? ….
…Urge VOZ to talk to VVP. VOZ is a brilliant speaker so he might be able to persuade VVP to stop fighting. It will require compromise. You could help figure that out….