Podcast 69: This is an ugly election year when half of the people believe the other half is crazy, so let’s stand and sing together in the dark, no matter what you think?
Kamala's problem is that she does not address the accusations hurled at her. Why does she not hammer home the fact that border crossings are lower now than during Donold's tenure, that the "recession" was caused in large measure by his mishandling of the Covid epidemy, and that inflation is under control?
The through line of kindness here touches me deeply. I can’t think of anything I want more for my/all children, than for them to be kind and to have kindnesses shown to them. I look forward to casting my ballot for competence, grace, intelligence, experience and above all, human compassion and kindness.
It's amazing what a small act of kindness will do. I've spent a lifetime watching my wife, she's amazing. Her little acts, her speaking to folks (anyone, known or not), the way she treats people... Sooner or later a lil bit is gonna rub off on me, maybe I'll learn something.
I don't, sorry. But I do know that Mickey's Diner has reopened in St. Paul, the diner Bob Altman loved so much that he spent hours working on the scenes he shot for the movie, making it look like the Hopper painting. I plan to go back there in October.
Good morning, Garrison: From an inspiring Democratic convention to the Harris Trump debate we, Betty and I were convinced the race was mostly over and Kamala would become president. How is it possible now, that the pollsters have it a tie? With all the lies coming from Trump and Vance, and the poised steady hand on the tiller of a campaign of truth, how is anything but a Trump thumping even possible. Is there a hidden, very large group of Americans just waiting to go into the voting booth and spew their hearts and head and making a very large "X" on the box for Kamala Harris? As Paul Harvey said many times, "If this isn't the way to hope, it is the way to pray". rr
Richard, Good question: How is it possible that pollsters have it a tie? My hypothesis: Rupert Murdoch and his loyal staff have their steady hands on the tiller of truth for too many Americans. My fear is that Trump will continue to fall apart in front of our eyes BUT Fox, Newsmax, X, and similar sources will continue strong because we allow such propaganda and lies unregulated.
Another very fine dose of sanity, small touching observations (that are actually substantial), and entertaining anecdotes, that are capable of jerking me back to believing I actually DO have a country I understand! Thanks Garrison!
Beautiful story, Garrison. I remember when you and I had dinner together at the Miami Book Fair so many years ago. I hope you are well. Thank you for this lovely memory from your childhood. I too am looking forward to our first woman president. Here’s hoping and praying. Stay well.
Kamala's problem is that she does not address the accusations hurled at her. Why does she not hammer home the fact that border crossings are lower now than during Donold's tenure, that the "recession" was caused in large measure by his mishandling of the Covid epidemy, and that inflation is under control?
Thank you for this! I agree with what you have said and certainly hope that Kamala and Walz win!
The through line of kindness here touches me deeply. I can’t think of anything I want more for my/all children, than for them to be kind and to have kindnesses shown to them. I look forward to casting my ballot for competence, grace, intelligence, experience and above all, human compassion and kindness.
Love this post!
I'm thinking you are halfway right.
It's amazing what a small act of kindness will do. I've spent a lifetime watching my wife, she's amazing. Her little acts, her speaking to folks (anyone, known or not), the way she treats people... Sooner or later a lil bit is gonna rub off on me, maybe I'll learn something.
I was at this show. It was great.
Do you remember the name of the cafe in Keene?
I don't, sorry. But I do know that Mickey's Diner has reopened in St. Paul, the diner Bob Altman loved so much that he spent hours working on the scenes he shot for the movie, making it look like the Hopper painting. I plan to go back there in October.
A good teacher can make such a difference!
Yes! yes!
Good morning, Garrison: From an inspiring Democratic convention to the Harris Trump debate we, Betty and I were convinced the race was mostly over and Kamala would become president. How is it possible now, that the pollsters have it a tie? With all the lies coming from Trump and Vance, and the poised steady hand on the tiller of a campaign of truth, how is anything but a Trump thumping even possible. Is there a hidden, very large group of Americans just waiting to go into the voting booth and spew their hearts and head and making a very large "X" on the box for Kamala Harris? As Paul Harvey said many times, "If this isn't the way to hope, it is the way to pray". rr
Richard, Good question: How is it possible that pollsters have it a tie? My hypothesis: Rupert Murdoch and his loyal staff have their steady hands on the tiller of truth for too many Americans. My fear is that Trump will continue to fall apart in front of our eyes BUT Fox, Newsmax, X, and similar sources will continue strong because we allow such propaganda and lies unregulated.
OK.
Another very fine dose of sanity, small touching observations (that are actually substantial), and entertaining anecdotes, that are capable of jerking me back to believing I actually DO have a country I understand! Thanks Garrison!
From your lips to God’s ears! The alternative to a Harris/Walz victory is unthinkable.
Remember the Electoral College? We’d have had Madame President HRClinton without that disaster. I fear a rerun on this round.
I for one thank God for electoral college. It keeps the highly populated cities from having total control. After all, that's it's purpose.
We alreadyhave the Senate to give the low-population states an undemocratic advantage. The Electoral College exacerbates that.
Beautiful story, Garrison. I remember when you and I had dinner together at the Miami Book Fair so many years ago. I hope you are well. Thank you for this lovely memory from your childhood. I too am looking forward to our first woman president. Here’s hoping and praying. Stay well.
I am looking forward to Kamala being our first female President.