The notion that "everything that happens is natural" presents a daunting prospect -- that there is an inevitability about a renegade political figure returning to power with the approval of nearly half the country. If these are "natural," reality-based circumstances, I'm heading for the science fiction racks. Thanks, Rich. Where do you find the time?
Powerful and wonderfully thoughtful piece, Rich. And, at least in my reading of your last two lines, you identify the guy’s core problem, without being mean — that he is a coagulation of grievance and appetite without a trace of self awareness.
The notion that "everything that happens is natural" presents a daunting prospect -- that there is an inevitability about a renegade political figure returning to power with the approval of nearly half the country. If these are "natural," reality-based circumstances, I'm heading for the science fiction racks. Thanks, Rich. Where do you find the time?
An excellent deep dive into Roman history. If the Felon-in-Chief were capable of reading, there’s a cautionary tale in it for him.
Powerful and wonderfully thoughtful piece, Rich. And, at least in my reading of your last two lines, you identify the guy’s core problem, without being mean — that he is a coagulation of grievance and appetite without a trace of self awareness.
Thanks Paul, very well put.