Thank you Glen for such a nuanced discussion of an important topic. Thanks for tge reminder about how important it is now to distinguish between being open minded and standing up to the wave of authoritarianism which is now attacking American democratic institutions. .
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm glad that the idea of being open without compromising our principles rang true for you. Apart from the article, I hope you are well. Next time you're in Portland, please get in touch. It would be great to see you.
Glen, thank you for this powerful and nuanced reflection. I appreciate the way you push back against the “Brahmin Left” label without dismissing the real challenges facing the Democratic Party. Your call for empathy without erasing core values really resonates.
The example of Carol Hui beautifully illustrates that centrist positioning doesn’t have to mean abandoning compassion—or our commitment to justice. Similarly, your critique of pandering in the name of dialogue is spot-on. I’ve seen too many well-intentioned efforts lose their way by granting legitimacy to cruelty under the guise of civility.
Hi Randy, What a treat to open your comment as my first digital communication of the morning. And it was such a well made treat. Thank you. And I’m glad the theme rang true for you, though I wish none of us had the experience of “granting legitimacy to cruelty under the guise of civility,” to draw upon your thoughtfully chosen words.
Thank you Glen for such a nuanced discussion of an important topic. Thanks for tge reminder about how important it is now to distinguish between being open minded and standing up to the wave of authoritarianism which is now attacking American democratic institutions. .
Hi Jon,
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm glad that the idea of being open without compromising our principles rang true for you. Apart from the article, I hope you are well. Next time you're in Portland, please get in touch. It would be great to see you.
Best wishes,
Glen
Glen, thank you for this powerful and nuanced reflection. I appreciate the way you push back against the “Brahmin Left” label without dismissing the real challenges facing the Democratic Party. Your call for empathy without erasing core values really resonates.
The example of Carol Hui beautifully illustrates that centrist positioning doesn’t have to mean abandoning compassion—or our commitment to justice. Similarly, your critique of pandering in the name of dialogue is spot-on. I’ve seen too many well-intentioned efforts lose their way by granting legitimacy to cruelty under the guise of civility.
Grateful for your voice in this conversation.
Hi Randy, What a treat to open your comment as my first digital communication of the morning. And it was such a well made treat. Thank you. And I’m glad the theme rang true for you, though I wish none of us had the experience of “granting legitimacy to cruelty under the guise of civility,” to draw upon your thoughtfully chosen words.