Sorry for the lack of free ice cream, but work and life have taken a toll of that rarest of commodities—free time. Overall, things are going well. Some good things are afoot at work; some good—if time consuming—things are happening in private life; and, there has been some good news for a few friends that make life extremely bright and warm despite the weather outside.
Yet, a good time last night was spoiled quite a bit by some commentary that reminds me why I think the Republic will fall—sooner rather than later. Amidst an otherwise nice conversation, some commentary came up about the (alleged in my book) comic Colbert and his brave attack against the President a year or two ago. The BDS that came forth was expected, and not a surprise. What made me feel that my prediction of the fall within ten years was overly optimistic was the realization that none of the Americans at the gathering had even the vaguest concept of respecting the office of the President (or any other, for that matter) if they didn’t like the person holding it. If that basic concept is indeed lost, then so too is the Republic. At times like last night, I fear that the clash between the so-called progressives and the individual determinants will be soon and will not be peaceful; and, that in the process, the Great Experiment that is our Republic will fail. My strongest hope in that regards is that something better can be built instead—but I am not optimistic this morning.
Sorry, time to go spend some quality time with bright young people who not only believe in a better future, but work hard to make it a reality. For in such lies the true hope for the future.
LW
