Deeply disappointing this morning to hear our leading local sports radio show @TMASTL preach the gospel of depression and awfulness—The Smiths— especially when they could be on the @junctionites bandwagon
compromise is democracy's essential mechanism & fatal weakness. The incentive structures are too powerful, the tribal psychology too deep, the moral stakes too high. I know this: Listening—and doing so without fear—is where it has to start. Learn more at https://t.co/XjoMdmz5p6
3/5s Compromise entrenched slavery by counting slaves as 3/5 a person for representation, giving Southern states greater congressional power but denied blacks any power. It preserved unity among states but sanctioned the nation’s original sin. Read more at https://t.co/XjoMdmyxzy
We once debated differences. Now, we resort to murdering those with whom we disagree. Political violence went from unthinkable aberration to a societal norm. How? I tried find out. My new book, “The Death of Compromise,” is out now. https://t.co/SAeY8uNTte
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No idea what the hell is going on — and really don’t care — but this ugliness engulfing @PaulCauthen, @CharleyCrockett, @GavinAdcock and others is getting a little much. Read here @WhiskeyRiff https://t.co/xsyrWVviA8
We continue our important work in distributing our annual Mustache scholarship. Congratulations to Carlos McCormick of Jensen Beach High School in Florida
In the 4th quarter of last night’s Game 2 between #Knicks + #Celtics, at least that I counted, the @Celtics didn’t make more than 1 pass in the front court on any offensive possession. No wonder they blew their lead