“I Am Waiting For Someone To Really Discover America. And Wail.”—Lawrence Ferlinghetti

 I sometimes wonder what Tom Nichols’ history of America really looks like. 

This @jvl.bsky.social piece is the reality that a lot of people don't want to hear - especially those who still think Americans are voting based on a rational comprehension of their personal circumstances. | Americans Don’t Want Progress. They Want Punishment.

And then I kinda feel sorry for him. Reagan’s administration, after all, was not the apotheosis of American history.