6/ Our pathological inability to get along is a national suicide pact. We are actually to the point that if one party came up with a cure for cancer, the other party would find a way to condemn it.
@NK_Adjei Thank you for all this and for bringing Friday Black into the world. I sat and wrestled and let it do its work on me. My favorite book of the year because of its specific and particular power.
(When will you be in Denver? I will bring friends.)
This morning. Only in America:
Uber driver: “So, Mr. Bill, are you ready for Christmas?”
Me: “Sure. And you?”
Driver: (A bit hesitatingly) “Actually, I’m Muslim.”
Me: “Actually, I’m Jewish.”
Then: An interesting conversation about Christmas, Hanukkah and various Muslim holidays.
Hypothesis: if actual socialism or fascism ever comes to America, it will be in large part in reaction to attempts to bring actual fascism or socialism to America.
New podcast from me, new question for you! Who do you admire for the way they approach parenting teenagers? (Could be someone presently parenting, or a generation ago. Does not need to be a #fosterparent!
The President of the United States trusts the word of a former KGB agent over the consensus of the American intelligence community backed by a ton of facts. That is a shocking reality. Everyone who excuses Trump’s behavior must answer that now, and when history inevitably judges.
At a rally for @realDonaldTrump I once was shoved to the ground at the #coleg Capitol by a Trump supporter. A couple of fellow #journalists helped me up. I didn’t run away. I kept taking notes. We brushed off the incident. And I filed my story. These threats are not uncommon.
I'm clearly a terrible politico for never tweeting, but winning @BrianWatsonUS in CO Treasurer's race seems like a worthy exception. Cheers & deep thanks to every vote, supporter, donor, volunteer hour. Solid ticket with @WalkerStapleton at the top into November. #copolitics
We asked the guv candidates to decorate a wooden U as part of #UChooseCO campaign. Check this out from @WalkerStapleton's 4-year-old Olivia. #copolitics
Folks: I appreciate your help but I'm too busy right now to learn how to post a PFD to twitter and I don't know what a cloud is unless it's in the sky. Thanks. #copolitics
Junot Díaz confronts the legacy of childhood trauma: “I never told anyone what happened, but today I’m telling you. And anyone else who cares to listen.” https://t.co/4gJYitbX3M