This is the first and only Bulwark content I've seen/read in a week. I've been careful since subscribing not to include very many details about myself b/c I'm pretty private and don't want an online presence (don't do social media at all); but decided to say tonight that I live 30 min. from Asheville and so have had other things on my mi…
This is the first and only Bulwark content I've seen/read in a week. I've been careful since subscribing not to include very many details about myself b/c I'm pretty private and don't want an online presence (don't do social media at all); but decided to say tonight that I live 30 min. from Asheville and so have had other things on my mind. Our little neighborhood incredibly had no damage; we're beyond fortunate. But the surrounding devastation is incomprehensible, and lots of us are feeling pretty emotional. It's one thing to see it on the news, but another to drive for miles and see it first hand.
Tim, when I read, "As long as I live I will never fully comprehend it," I kinda lost it. I've barely thought about politics for the last week; and to have my first read include these words of yours reminds me once again of how validating this incredible Bulwark community has been for me thru these troubled times, and how time and time again I've been reminded how not alone I am in my confusion, disillusionment, etc.
The plan is to open Dem HQ here again next week, and get back to campaigning. We know people are counting on NC to help keep Trump out of office, and feel a duty to do what we can; but I have to say it does feel inappropriate when so many people here have lost everything. Recovery will take years, and I shudder to think how much worse it will be if Trump and/or Robinson get elected.
This is the first and only Bulwark content I've seen/read in a week. I've been careful since subscribing not to include very many details about myself b/c I'm pretty private and don't want an online presence (don't do social media at all); but decided to say tonight that I live 30 min. from Asheville and so have had other things on my mind. Our little neighborhood incredibly had no damage; we're beyond fortunate. But the surrounding devastation is incomprehensible, and lots of us are feeling pretty emotional. It's one thing to see it on the news, but another to drive for miles and see it first hand.
Tim, when I read, "As long as I live I will never fully comprehend it," I kinda lost it. I've barely thought about politics for the last week; and to have my first read include these words of yours reminds me once again of how validating this incredible Bulwark community has been for me thru these troubled times, and how time and time again I've been reminded how not alone I am in my confusion, disillusionment, etc.
The plan is to open Dem HQ here again next week, and get back to campaigning. We know people are counting on NC to help keep Trump out of office, and feel a duty to do what we can; but I have to say it does feel inappropriate when so many people here have lost everything. Recovery will take years, and I shudder to think how much worse it will be if Trump and/or Robinson get elected.
P.S. These lines REALLY made me cry: "Two women standing in the breach to protect the country from the men trying to tear it apart.
Two women alone, standing together for all of us."
Pure brilliance. Thank you so much, Tim.