We shouldn’t romanticize or whitewash any aspect of American history, but I can tell you that when I was growing up there was a sense that America was *supposed* to be good. 1/4

Dec 11, 2023 · 11:42 AM UTC

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When and where we weren’t (racial injustice, Vietnam etc), there was a sense of healthy shame among enough of us that at least you could feel it. And it turned into political force (civil rights movement, anti-war movement, etc.) 2/4
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What is disturbing now is how the most egregious behavior has been normalized and how complacent so many have become in the face of it. People have been worn down, conscience numbed, our sense of moral outrage diminished. 3/4
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That is probably our greatest danger: the willingness of far too many people to accept things are okay that upon sober reflection are seen to be absolutely not okay. Americans are in a trance from which for the sake of our future we had best awaken. 4/4
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Liberal politicians - a breed invented by JFK - have always been two-faced liars, hiding their imperialist greed for wealth and power behind a patina of humanitarian pro-democracy BS. Your conservative brethren are more honest about it, but you both serve the same masters.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
I'd posit that the actual evil things our country is engaged in, is buried under a mountain of partisan BS. The problem with partisan progressives and conservatives is they fall for the BS constantly. For example, half the country, including prominent scientists, considers climate change agendas to be a scam. Instead of honing in on undeniable environmental polution issues, that are universally acknowledged, you double down on the climate agenda. It's ridiculous.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes, because there wasn't any widespread narrative that ran counter to the propaganda spoon-fed to the population at large from cradle to grave. America has never lived up to its values aside from a short time post WW2, and even then it failed spectacularly on multiple issues.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Please stop whining.
Replying to @marwilliamson
One of the hardest things to ever do is to look back with bitter reflection on something around which you formed your identity, and realize that it was false or even evil. Not many are strong enough to do it. Howard Zinn helped me.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
It’s our younger generation that needs to hold this torch with the strength of authenticity. We know the system is rigged. The rules extorted. We the people, want solutions, ideas, and secured prowess in navigating bullshit.
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