I want to apologize Ian. My verbiage was incendiary and incorrect. Your piece was not a shit show. I did however have some amusement and strong reactions to several of your statements. I’m traveling right now so I am not able to fully comment (though I’m sure you’re probably not anxiously awaiting my thoughts-tee hee!) I do enjoy your writing very much!!
i appreciate this and you! and this line of thinking especially:
"Does the government misappropriate, steal, and otherwise abuse the money Americans give? Of course they do. But the answer isn’t to starve the government of its ability to help people, but to starve the ability of lobbyists, corporations, and oligarchs to purchase our politicians, and to throw those found guilty of stealing the people’s money into the people’s prisons."
Ok, but before I can reply, I just listened to this amazing podcast last night. This genius woman needs to be heard and celebrated!! OMG
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But you DID reply. Also, probably not the most helpful way to being a reasonable back-and-forth by calling the piece you wish to discuss a "shit show." I just reread it. It's not.
But, sodas in the cafeteria aren’t a healthy option. I’m not a dairy farmer but milk is a choice water is another option but good tasting water. The senior in high school option being red or white wine (also not a grape grower).
We need to get rid of the electoral college, institute term limits for the Supreme Court…ideally starting with the current one but since that’s a bridge too far for some expand the court right now! And void the Citizens United decision which was ridiculous from the get go; and the government should stay out of people’s health and welfare decisions, but ensure everyone has access to affordable health care. And feel safe in their communities, including having potable water, utilities, internet, good roads and other infrastructure. And we need to prioritize taking aggressive actions on combatting climate change. IMHO. I’m sure I left out some major items as well.
Unfortunately, the extreme right has been pushing for a new Constitutional Convention for some time. Otherwise I’m in - as long as Diet A&W is on the table.
“Sit my gorgeous ass down” legit made me snort/laugh.
I want to apologize Ian. My verbiage was incendiary and incorrect. Your piece was not a shit show. I did however have some amusement and strong reactions to several of your statements. I’m traveling right now so I am not able to fully comment (though I’m sure you’re probably not anxiously awaiting my thoughts-tee hee!) I do enjoy your writing very much!!
dear michael,
i appreciate this and you! and this line of thinking especially:
"Does the government misappropriate, steal, and otherwise abuse the money Americans give? Of course they do. But the answer isn’t to starve the government of its ability to help people, but to starve the ability of lobbyists, corporations, and oligarchs to purchase our politicians, and to throw those found guilty of stealing the people’s money into the people’s prisons."
thank you for sharing, as always!
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A constitutional convention is a century overdue. Anyone who shrugs his shoulders and continues to use his bump-stalk knows that.
Ok, but before I can reply, I just listened to this amazing podcast last night. This genius woman needs to be heard and celebrated!! OMG
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Revising the stories...
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Denise Hamilton is an inclusion strategist who works with organizations ranging from the UN to the WNBA. She is also the author of Indivisible: How to Forge our Differences into a Stronger Future. Denise and Adam discuss the pain of abandoning old stories, the value of revising long-held beliefs, and how to respond to the backlash against diversity and inclusion.
Indivisible is out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/
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Ok, maybe harsh, but still, Ay yi yi!!
Ay yi yi!!
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Gotta process this shit show Ian before I can reply!
But you DID reply. Also, probably not the most helpful way to being a reasonable back-and-forth by calling the piece you wish to discuss a "shit show." I just reread it. It's not.
But, sodas in the cafeteria aren’t a healthy option. I’m not a dairy farmer but milk is a choice water is another option but good tasting water. The senior in high school option being red or white wine (also not a grape grower).
Bravo!
We need to get rid of the electoral college, institute term limits for the Supreme Court…ideally starting with the current one but since that’s a bridge too far for some expand the court right now! And void the Citizens United decision which was ridiculous from the get go; and the government should stay out of people’s health and welfare decisions, but ensure everyone has access to affordable health care. And feel safe in their communities, including having potable water, utilities, internet, good roads and other infrastructure. And we need to prioritize taking aggressive actions on combatting climate change. IMHO. I’m sure I left out some major items as well.
As long as one soda option is Fresca, I’m good with all of this.
Unfortunately, the extreme right has been pushing for a new Constitutional Convention for some time. Otherwise I’m in - as long as Diet A&W is on the table.
That's an interesting idea, another constitutional convention! I wonder what that would look like. Pandora's box, anyone?