So I have waited almost a week to write this post to be sensitive to those still mourning over the election. But now I want to add my observation about what has occurred. Many reasons contributed to the Democrats' loss but one is not emphasized enough.
I don't study politics, but I do study culture, and here are some of the signs that a cultural shift has been brewing for years in America that most of the professional political analysts just completely missed.
Some of these may seem absurd, but hear me out. 🧵
We'll start with this one:
10 THINGS I LEARNED IN PRISON
On Sunday I was released from Federal Prison, one year to the day that I came in.
Here are 10 things I learned during this crucible:
“We were grabbing the white flakes, and putting it all over ourselves, pressing it on our faces...But the strange thing, instead of being cold like snow, it was hot." https://t.co/GbCBYw5gSi
After a 57-point performance this season, @Matty_Beniers10 wins the Calder Memorial Trophy as the League's most proficient rookie! 🙌 #NHLAwards
Congratulations, Matty!
“I’ve won two Stanley Cups…so I've been to some pretty loud buildings along the way. That experience in Game Six in our building was absolutely outstanding. Our players seeing the fans that excited & the community rally gave them a huge boost.” -#SeaKraken GM @RonFrancis10
"From day one we want to do two things, have a competitive team up top...and we want to continue to build from the ground up."
After a historic season, #SeaKraken GM Ron Francis & head coach Dave Hakstol reflects on the Kraken success & what lies ahead→ https://t.co/FPLFjFMHuf