I noted some time ago that my blogging was way down, at least in part, because I had become pessimistic about the future of our country and society. Almost everything I read seems to point to the relentless erosion of the ideals which I believe made America a great country. I think that debilitated me from blogging; concluding it is apparently a pointless exercise.
Thus, I was happy to run across this post by Michael Barone. Mr. Barone is a smart Conservative who I often read and almost always agree with. His article in National Review Online, pointed out that many times in the past, the doomsayers predicted the end of the world as we knew it. Yet, somehow, those predictions fell far short.
Barone ascribes it to the ingenuity and drive of the American people. He concluded by saying that betting against America has always been an error.
My continuing to blog may well be pointless, but it gives me something to do when my wife is not home. If nothing else, it is a way to share positive notes, like Barone's piece. Those of us who sometimes despair about the future of the nation, need the periodic reassurance.
Thanks, Michael.
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Has the hope been permanently dimmed? I wondered since it's been 4 months since you mentioned the last positive glimmer. While not political, I have had my faith in Americans somewhat restored by the recent outpouring of support involving the Ice Bucket Challenge and the charitable donations made to the ALS Foundation. Amazing what can be accomplished when working together for the same cause. (Oh my, is it because it isn't political? I'll have to mull that over some more.)
My faith is not dimmed.
I have lost hope regarding our current administration, but I still hope that better days are ahead.
As far as blogging goes, there are lots of reasons I've held back. Its at least in part because I don't want to be controversial in today's political and legal environment.
Maybe I ought to look for a niche topic and try to post on that. We'll see.
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