The most valuable tool that the elder Democratic statesmen possess is an understanding of the dangers of autocratic rule. Most people are unaware of the massive changes that accompany authoritarianism, the loss of freedoms, the loss of stability, the neverending anxiety...but there has been almost radio silence through 5 years of Trumpism and the first year of Biden's administration. The wisdom and perspective of age is invaluable if these gifts are actually exercised. I hope BBB passes, I'm not optimistic, but the terrible moniker notwithstanding, it will help people if correctly implemented. But if legislation doesn't pass which hardens our democracy, a dictator can demolish legislation and reallocate funds. I hope, for all our sakes, that Sen Leahy is remembered for passage of legislation that protects our democracy for the next generation.
Ah Bernie. The terrier of the senate with a fierce bite. Thanks for this.
The most valuable tool that the elder Democratic statesmen possess is an understanding of the dangers of autocratic rule. Most people are unaware of the massive changes that accompany authoritarianism, the loss of freedoms, the loss of stability, the neverending anxiety...but there has been almost radio silence through 5 years of Trumpism and the first year of Biden's administration. The wisdom and perspective of age is invaluable if these gifts are actually exercised. I hope BBB passes, I'm not optimistic, but the terrible moniker notwithstanding, it will help people if correctly implemented. But if legislation doesn't pass which hardens our democracy, a dictator can demolish legislation and reallocate funds. I hope, for all our sakes, that Sen Leahy is remembered for passage of legislation that protects our democracy for the next generation.