Ep. 78 Companion Piece: Donald Trump and The War Within
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Although the question has been posed repeatedly throughout our history, America’s current dalliance with demagoguery begs the question yet again: What does it mean to be an “American?” In these times of national strife, economic anxiety and the rising tide of violence, America tends to indulge in one long lament and battle cry. Our loss of confidence morphs into a perverse self hatred. Our hoariest hopeful clichés turn into invective, and our spirit of optimism gives way to rage and panic that is by turns racist, nativist and downright ugly. I forever wonder when America will finally learn to love itself — that is, to fall in love with who we
Ep. 78 Companion Piece: Donald Trump and The War Within
Ep. 78 Companion Piece: Donald Trump and The…
Ep. 78 Companion Piece: Donald Trump and The War Within
Although the question has been posed repeatedly throughout our history, America’s current dalliance with demagoguery begs the question yet again: What does it mean to be an “American?” In these times of national strife, economic anxiety and the rising tide of violence, America tends to indulge in one long lament and battle cry. Our loss of confidence morphs into a perverse self hatred. Our hoariest hopeful clichés turn into invective, and our spirit of optimism gives way to rage and panic that is by turns racist, nativist and downright ugly. I forever wonder when America will finally learn to love itself — that is, to fall in love with who we