This is an excellent article, and thankfully you keep appearing in my digital scope.
In South Africa we went to the polls in 1994 to augur in a new era of respect for human dignity.
Sincerity perhaps is the word that on its own can sum up that experience.
It was incredible, the collaboration between blacks and whites during the Golden Age of Mandela.
Few would know this but Mandela was the most popular president of the white community, ever.
English speaking white South Africans could mostly not stand the Afrikaans who were in the voting majority.
And vice versa.
So the Afrikaans presidents were detested by about forty percent of the white voting populace.
But most of us, Boer and Brit alike, applauded Mandela!
To this day still, despite the degradation of the miracle that we were a part of … a historical zenith in conflict resolution.
What a wonderful irony!
You could have been there among us in the Golden Years given the way you write.
Yet more ironic in the context of the American elections, it is Trump that emptied the American prisons of non violent black law infringers, and Harris who helped fill them, America being one of the worst police states for the incarceration of nonviolent "law" infringers.
Harris is an empty shell, perfume and lipstick in high heels.
Ultimately sincerity is the fundamentally important characteristic if voters are to benefit from whom they vote for.
A vote for Harris is just an anti Trump vote, whereas a vote for Trump is for what he promises.
Another great column on this subject Adam. Really very well done. Cogent, comprehensive and succinct. Really good writing. You could submit this as a writing sample if you were looking for a job, hahaha. You articulate the problems with Harris and black Americans in a way that no one else does. Of course being black helps, but the real reason it's better is how you explain how and where she comes up short, in such a human way, a human context. It's not about strategy or messaging, its about how she is unable to interact with other human beings.
Another thing I love about your writing is that its not elitist and snooty but, at the same time, you don't "write down to the lowest common denominator." You just write for regular people without being demeaning, yet its very good, professional writing. I use to read George Will before he it became obvious to me that he was just another Rockefeller/Bush country club Republican. After a while his stuff was just annoying b/c it seemed to me that his purpose wasn't to convey information or a particular message, instead it was to impress himself and some of his country club buddies about how erudite and smart he was. I love that you're not that kind of ultimately arrogant and condescending writer. You're just a regular guy who happens to write really well. Keep up the great work.
"You're just a regular guy who happens to write really well. Keep up the great work."
I really appreciate everything you have to say. That last line is exactly how I see myself...I'm just a guy. I've been extremely blessed to have opportunities where people can read my writings.
I don't think I'm better than anyone and I respect my readers. I spent many years working in tech support and customer service, so I understand the importance of conveying a message to get people to work with you or at least understand you.
I use language that is commonly understood. I find that certain writers write for themselves. They write to appear smart and use words you'd only find deep in a dictionary. My goal is to communicate and I'm relatable because I just am...it's genuinely who I am.
Everything I write has been done with purpose. I analyze every word I use to make sure that it doesn't divert from the message I'm conveying. Everything...I mean everything...is purposeful.
Someone famous once said that the key to life is being true to oneself. Seems like a good approach to me. I remember reading George Will as I mentioned and probably every other column I had to refer to a dictionary...and I'm someone that most folks would consider fairly well educated and fairly well read. After a while all I could think was "Who is this guy trying to impress?"
I cannot imagine a more phony candidate. There is not one authentic thing about her, and every time she speaks, more and more people realize this.
This is an excellent article, and thankfully you keep appearing in my digital scope.
In South Africa we went to the polls in 1994 to augur in a new era of respect for human dignity.
Sincerity perhaps is the word that on its own can sum up that experience.
It was incredible, the collaboration between blacks and whites during the Golden Age of Mandela.
Few would know this but Mandela was the most popular president of the white community, ever.
English speaking white South Africans could mostly not stand the Afrikaans who were in the voting majority.
And vice versa.
So the Afrikaans presidents were detested by about forty percent of the white voting populace.
But most of us, Boer and Brit alike, applauded Mandela!
To this day still, despite the degradation of the miracle that we were a part of … a historical zenith in conflict resolution.
What a wonderful irony!
You could have been there among us in the Golden Years given the way you write.
Yet more ironic in the context of the American elections, it is Trump that emptied the American prisons of non violent black law infringers, and Harris who helped fill them, America being one of the worst police states for the incarceration of nonviolent "law" infringers.
Harris is an empty shell, perfume and lipstick in high heels.
Ultimately sincerity is the fundamentally important characteristic if voters are to benefit from whom they vote for.
A vote for Harris is just an anti Trump vote, whereas a vote for Trump is for what he promises.
That's some visual you painted. I appreciate your kind words.
Yep. Bernie Sanders is authentic and authentically communist. Kamala hides.
Another great column on this subject Adam. Really very well done. Cogent, comprehensive and succinct. Really good writing. You could submit this as a writing sample if you were looking for a job, hahaha. You articulate the problems with Harris and black Americans in a way that no one else does. Of course being black helps, but the real reason it's better is how you explain how and where she comes up short, in such a human way, a human context. It's not about strategy or messaging, its about how she is unable to interact with other human beings.
Another thing I love about your writing is that its not elitist and snooty but, at the same time, you don't "write down to the lowest common denominator." You just write for regular people without being demeaning, yet its very good, professional writing. I use to read George Will before he it became obvious to me that he was just another Rockefeller/Bush country club Republican. After a while his stuff was just annoying b/c it seemed to me that his purpose wasn't to convey information or a particular message, instead it was to impress himself and some of his country club buddies about how erudite and smart he was. I love that you're not that kind of ultimately arrogant and condescending writer. You're just a regular guy who happens to write really well. Keep up the great work.
"You're just a regular guy who happens to write really well. Keep up the great work."
I really appreciate everything you have to say. That last line is exactly how I see myself...I'm just a guy. I've been extremely blessed to have opportunities where people can read my writings.
I don't think I'm better than anyone and I respect my readers. I spent many years working in tech support and customer service, so I understand the importance of conveying a message to get people to work with you or at least understand you.
I use language that is commonly understood. I find that certain writers write for themselves. They write to appear smart and use words you'd only find deep in a dictionary. My goal is to communicate and I'm relatable because I just am...it's genuinely who I am.
Everything I write has been done with purpose. I analyze every word I use to make sure that it doesn't divert from the message I'm conveying. Everything...I mean everything...is purposeful.
Someone famous once said that the key to life is being true to oneself. Seems like a good approach to me. I remember reading George Will as I mentioned and probably every other column I had to refer to a dictionary...and I'm someone that most folks would consider fairly well educated and fairly well read. After a while all I could think was "Who is this guy trying to impress?"
Her greatest weakness now maybe. However, when China, Russia and Iran bulldoze her you’ll no doubt see a weakness that outshines her insincerity.