I don't think assuaging feelings is the goal here. The actual events that continue to unfurl speak for themselves. I often don't feel like looking at things that are objectively true and I.hear.what.you.are.saying.
The Bulwark is good people. If there's a way, they'll see it.
You're right! (I do FEEL the doom coming, but it isn't healthy or helpful to focus on it.)
Well, we could all go over to Charlie's substack and annoy him instead of Bulwark. Or Heather Cox Richardson. Or Joyce Vance (there's a great discussion group there but it really is pretty much all legal all the time). But I would miss JVL and Sarah.
JVL was my anchor here. Now, post-debate, he's just latching onto despair, too. The "always right" guy was 90% certain than Biden with withdraw by June 22. We'll see.
That's where I'm at. My subscription runs out at the end of the month. I used to feel informed by the writers here and I loved the give-and-take in the comments. Ever since the debate, it's been non-stop gloom and attacking Biden. It's not healthy for my outlook, and it is not helping to defeat Trump. Wallowing in despair does get the neurons firing, but it doesn't help. I'm now at 50/50 if I want to renew.
Next Monday is when I decide. If JVL is right that Biden would withdraw in 2 weeks, I renew. If the prediction was just doom-casting, I'm out. Today's Triad really clarified things for me.
Renew, Mike. There WILL be a final Democratic candidate, and the sniping will then stop..When a decision is made, and people gradually get over the fact that their dream ticket didn't get the final nomination, those with any awareness of the issues at stake will coalesce, just as the disappointed Bernie Bros did in 2020 and got behind the official ticket. There are ONLY 2 choices in American elections, and sitting them out is a choice to support the candidate you're actually completely oppposed to. Most of the 81 million will come to their senses, even if the final ticket doesn't suit their concept of a 'central casting' agent's pick.
This. I donтАЩt think Biden will drop out but if he does IтАЩll vote for Kamala (thatтАЩs the only person it could be). I have no control over what he does so why worry.
Trump is going to gain slightly in the polls for the next week or 2 which is normal given the convention. People need to calm down and get ready for the stretch run, imo.
Warning-bit of a rant: Sometimes I watch while my daughter Poppy gives a horseback riding lesson to her 8 yo daughter. I've noticed that the most oft-repeated instruction is to Put Your Eyes Where You Want Your Horse to Go. More than shorten your reins, nudge the horse with slight kicks, or any other instruction. Now my g-girl probably weighs 70-80 lbs; the horse 1200-1300 lbs. Somehow, some way, the direction of the small rider's gaze affects the actions of the very large horse. Sumpun to think about - maybe even in wider application.
Further, I recently watched the movie Molly Bloom. The overbearing father told his competitive sking daughter pretty much the same thing -look where you want to go. If you look down that's where you'll go.
So. I think we should look where we want to go. Not where we don't want to go. Let's start having different convos. Let's fix our eyes on what can happen, not what we fear will happen. Can't hurt, and the gloom and doom around here sure isn't doing any good at all. Thank you all.
I agree. And I donтАЩt understand all the doom and gloom. The replace Biden movement failed because voters outside the Washington bubble were far more resistant to the idea than was understood. I genuinely donтАЩt believe the Trump shooting is going to change anything. I live in Texas, and people donтАЩt seem be talking about it.
Exactly! Until he withdraws, Biden is the guy to defeat Trump. I get that the Bulwark's role isn't to be a cheerleader for Biden, but the "he must go" drumbeat doesn't help. Biden's down at the polls? Fine, let's figure out how to help him.
I'm on the verge of unsubscribing, I can't stand the constant doom and gloom. This newsletter just makes me feel worse every day.
I don't think assuaging feelings is the goal here. The actual events that continue to unfurl speak for themselves. I often don't feel like looking at things that are objectively true and I.hear.what.you.are.saying.
The Bulwark is good people. If there's a way, they'll see it.
You're right! (I do FEEL the doom coming, but it isn't healthy or helpful to focus on it.)
Well, we could all go over to Charlie's substack and annoy him instead of Bulwark. Or Heather Cox Richardson. Or Joyce Vance (there's a great discussion group there but it really is pretty much all legal all the time). But I would miss JVL and Sarah.
JVL was my anchor here. Now, post-debate, he's just latching onto despair, too. The "always right" guy was 90% certain than Biden with withdraw by June 22. We'll see.
That's where I'm at. My subscription runs out at the end of the month. I used to feel informed by the writers here and I loved the give-and-take in the comments. Ever since the debate, it's been non-stop gloom and attacking Biden. It's not healthy for my outlook, and it is not helping to defeat Trump. Wallowing in despair does get the neurons firing, but it doesn't help. I'm now at 50/50 if I want to renew.
You better not!
Next Monday is when I decide. If JVL is right that Biden would withdraw in 2 weeks, I renew. If the prediction was just doom-casting, I'm out. Today's Triad really clarified things for me.
I appreciate that. Thank you.
Mike!!! Don't desert the ship, my friend.
You are very kind to say so!
Mike, hang in. Your comments are worth reding ;)
You are very kind. That means a lot. Thank you.
Renew, Mike. There WILL be a final Democratic candidate, and the sniping will then stop..When a decision is made, and people gradually get over the fact that their dream ticket didn't get the final nomination, those with any awareness of the issues at stake will coalesce, just as the disappointed Bernie Bros did in 2020 and got behind the official ticket. There are ONLY 2 choices in American elections, and sitting them out is a choice to support the candidate you're actually completely oppposed to. Most of the 81 million will come to their senses, even if the final ticket doesn't suit their concept of a 'central casting' agent's pick.
This. I donтАЩt think Biden will drop out but if he does IтАЩll vote for Kamala (thatтАЩs the only person it could be). I have no control over what he does so why worry.
Trump is going to gain slightly in the polls for the next week or 2 which is normal given the convention. People need to calm down and get ready for the stretch run, imo.
I will really miss the commentariat if I go. Maybe we should start an offsite discussion group ЁЯШВ
To me, the commentariat alone is absolutely worth the subscription.
I'd happily be in a splinter group with you.
There's already a Bulwark sub-reddit. But please don't go.
Thank you. I appreciate the sentiment.
Please don't go.
My allergies just started acting up. Seriously, thank you.
Warning-bit of a rant: Sometimes I watch while my daughter Poppy gives a horseback riding lesson to her 8 yo daughter. I've noticed that the most oft-repeated instruction is to Put Your Eyes Where You Want Your Horse to Go. More than shorten your reins, nudge the horse with slight kicks, or any other instruction. Now my g-girl probably weighs 70-80 lbs; the horse 1200-1300 lbs. Somehow, some way, the direction of the small rider's gaze affects the actions of the very large horse. Sumpun to think about - maybe even in wider application.
Further, I recently watched the movie Molly Bloom. The overbearing father told his competitive sking daughter pretty much the same thing -look where you want to go. If you look down that's where you'll go.
So. I think we should look where we want to go. Not where we don't want to go. Let's start having different convos. Let's fix our eyes on what can happen, not what we fear will happen. Can't hurt, and the gloom and doom around here sure isn't doing any good at all. Thank you all.
Martial arts too... you move (or strike, or block) where you're looking.
I agree. And I donтАЩt understand all the doom and gloom. The replace Biden movement failed because voters outside the Washington bubble were far more resistant to the idea than was understood. I genuinely donтАЩt believe the Trump shooting is going to change anything. I live in Texas, and people donтАЩt seem be talking about it.
Exactly! Until he withdraws, Biden is the guy to defeat Trump. I get that the Bulwark's role isn't to be a cheerleader for Biden, but the "he must go" drumbeat doesn't help. Biden's down at the polls? Fine, let's figure out how to help him.
Spot on Mike!