Really like this update of Mark Lilla’s thesis about dispensations. And I think slowing down to regroup and plan strategy for the long run is wise advice.
But introspection sounds a lot like naval gazing. That’s the last thing the left and center-left need now. I don’t have great answers either, but I think it starts with better LISTENIN…
Sleep is elusive as a dad. Even when both kids sleep a whole night through, which isn’t often, somehow not even that is enough.
Finally, I got a full eight hours the other day and it felt like a revelation. I have been on a creative spurt since.
Soon, the sleeplessness will catch up again. How do you outrun it?
Anthony Bourdain’s words on Mexico from his Tumblr in 2014 still hit hard… raw, honest, and as relevant as ever:
“Americans love Mexican food. We consume nachos, tacos, burritos, tortas, enchiladas, tamales and anything resembling Mexican in enormous quantities. We love Mexican beverages, happily knocking back huge amounts of tequila, me…
“Democrats must take care at this moment not to confuse tactics with goals.”
Some swing vote type normies will like some of the messages pluming from the wh*te ho^se. Some of those same people won’t believe any bad press about the tactics. Especially if they like an outcome.
Clear-eyed Jennifer Pahlka says to steal some thunder.
People love telling other people they only have the preferences they have because they are frauds and snobs.
There’s a whole genre wherein journos report that regular people can’t tell the difference between red and white wine, or expensive and cheap wine, when blindfolded. As if this reveals that all wine experts are frauds.
Meanwhile a…