It’s funny. As I was sitting down to write this piece, I went searching for a quote that I’ve often heard used to describe America as a “Great Experiement” or a “Grand Experiment.” I’ve seen the quote ascribed to Washington, Jefferson, and De Tocqueville. Funny. Turns out that none of them ever used that phrasing.... Continue Reading →
This Is Who We Are
I’m sitting here on Tuesday evening, trying to string together a coherent series of thoughts about what just happened as I refreshed my Twitter timeline over and over again, watching the results roll in. And…I have nothing at all. Donald Trump is who he has always been. Loud. A braggart. The complete opposite of humble.... Continue Reading →