HA HA HA HA HA! A "well-informed citizenry"! I have to admit, I'm limiting my TV news to Rachel, Lawrence, and Jimmy Kimmel these days. But holy cow I am all over Substack and Bluesky posts!
I think you might find this informative and a bit depressing but it explains A LOT about how we got here:
And here I thought I was the only one suffering from an addiction. Following my first-ever trip to Washington, D.C. and visit of the nation's Capitol back in April 2024, I have from time to time felt compelled to post articles on my Substacks blog covering political topics. I have on occasion even felt driven to submit op eds to my local paper.
My writing urge has been spurred by concerns over the future of our democracy. I've felt the need to take up causes before, but given national developments in the past few years -- 2024 in particular -- this feels different. I think I may be suffering from obsessive-compulsive blogger disorder (OCBD). I wonder if I should seek professional help.
Well - this is no good. I just woke up. My husband handed me my phone like he does every morning (while I’m still in bed). And I’m reading the news. Help help help.
Thanks David! I’m counting on your well crafted humor to get me through the next 4 years!
HA HA HA HA HA! A "well-informed citizenry"! I have to admit, I'm limiting my TV news to Rachel, Lawrence, and Jimmy Kimmel these days. But holy cow I am all over Substack and Bluesky posts!
I think you might find this informative and a bit depressing but it explains A LOT about how we got here:
https://www.jackhopkinsnow.com/p/the-shocking-truth-about-stupidity?r=5mwrm&triedRedirect=true
Jude-I loved the link!!!!
And here I thought I was the only one suffering from an addiction. Following my first-ever trip to Washington, D.C. and visit of the nation's Capitol back in April 2024, I have from time to time felt compelled to post articles on my Substacks blog covering political topics. I have on occasion even felt driven to submit op eds to my local paper.
My writing urge has been spurred by concerns over the future of our democracy. I've felt the need to take up causes before, but given national developments in the past few years -- 2024 in particular -- this feels different. I think I may be suffering from obsessive-compulsive blogger disorder (OCBD). I wonder if I should seek professional help.
To see my latest blog posting to be published as an op-ed, click on https://cynthiajcoan.substack.com/p/democracy-at-the-crossroads
Cynthia, so pleased to connect and read your thoughts. Ever onward sister patriot, David
It was hard focusing on this story...because I was also watching CNN!!!
Yours was my first read of the day. Thanks, feel a bit better.
Well - this is no good. I just woke up. My husband handed me my phone like he does every morning (while I’m still in bed). And I’m reading the news. Help help help.