It’s a great question Joshua. As Craig Amick notes, we are deeply divided by identity politics, so I’m not confident at all “repair” is possible as that would seem to indicate some level of agreement was reached. And it certainly seems as though our current administration agrees, as they ardently seek reform. What I find interesting about reform though, in my limited world view, is the more interested you are in reform, the less likely you are to have experienced the other side [insert your favorite revolution here]. I generally find younger generations are far more willing to say,”Blow it up” with having no concept of what it entails to put something back together again. Reread Craig Amick’s line about identity politics.
A big take away for me - was Renzi’s use of the word “sacrifice”, in his line self sacrifice will be required. Really? What does that mean? To me, perhaps, it is bravely living out my Christian faith in a way I’ve not done before and accepting the outcome, which from a classic worldview is not likely to be positive. But whether I do something or nothing - the action is the same - pray, watch, listen, grow in wisdom and find like minded brethren to surround myself with.
Joshua - I’d put a heart emoji on your definition of society if I could, love that.
Renzi stepped out bravely! Not a surprise and most admirable. Not sprinkles but shovel full batch of going forward perspectives. I agree.
“A Democratic country slips” by slipping away from its foundations of faith based Christianity, individual achievement and common sense. Rightfully and just in time, the catastrophe brought upon our country by the corrupt puppets Zerobama, Pelosi, and Clueless Joe via their woke handlers has been halted, as Renzi smartly described. Thanks for pointing out the obvious in NTL 31. Chuck Hixson
“A rejection of the emasculation of our boys and men“
As a society, we have allowed ourselves to be divided by identity politics. We live in a very inclusive household and have raised our son as a very masculine young man. The two are can coexist. He has straight friends, gay friends, bi friends, and none of that affects who he is.
This isn’t a left vs right fight now. It probably never was. It’s an up vs. down fight. The oligarch mafia has taken over. And I don’t think the majority of Americans are going to like the result. And I realize that the White House governs by distraction, but I believe what the people who came here by boat were sailing away from was the crown. The same crown the official White House social media put on Trump the other day.
I’m reading the book “They Thought They Were Free” right now. I’d suggest it for people wondering how a democratic country slips into something that’s not so democratic. It’s eye opening.
Good comments, Craig. Thanks for sharing. A couple posts ago I wrote about my commitment to the ideals of diversity and inclusion. Both of them are ideas that have a lot of upside. You can be a champion of others and including others without branding them or making your decision based on the color of their skin.
Is faith in institutions something that can be repaired, or is this questioning itself the repair in motion? Or maybe real success isn’t about restoring blind trust at all, but about awakening to something better—a society that is deeply communal, locally rooted, and driven by divine connection, healthy public discourse, and self-responsibility. Maybe trust isn’t meant to be placed in distant systems, but in the people and truths we actually live alongside.
I think all of these are good points. Don’t forget, all institutions at some point were brand new. Institutions aren’t meant to die, but you can create new organizations that fill the void.
It’s a great question Joshua. As Craig Amick notes, we are deeply divided by identity politics, so I’m not confident at all “repair” is possible as that would seem to indicate some level of agreement was reached. And it certainly seems as though our current administration agrees, as they ardently seek reform. What I find interesting about reform though, in my limited world view, is the more interested you are in reform, the less likely you are to have experienced the other side [insert your favorite revolution here]. I generally find younger generations are far more willing to say,”Blow it up” with having no concept of what it entails to put something back together again. Reread Craig Amick’s line about identity politics.
A big take away for me - was Renzi’s use of the word “sacrifice”, in his line self sacrifice will be required. Really? What does that mean? To me, perhaps, it is bravely living out my Christian faith in a way I’ve not done before and accepting the outcome, which from a classic worldview is not likely to be positive. But whether I do something or nothing - the action is the same - pray, watch, listen, grow in wisdom and find like minded brethren to surround myself with.
Joshua - I’d put a heart emoji on your definition of society if I could, love that.
All great points Craig. Sacrifice is what each of us do when we love something more than ourselves.
Renzi stepped out bravely! Not a surprise and most admirable. Not sprinkles but shovel full batch of going forward perspectives. I agree.
“A Democratic country slips” by slipping away from its foundations of faith based Christianity, individual achievement and common sense. Rightfully and just in time, the catastrophe brought upon our country by the corrupt puppets Zerobama, Pelosi, and Clueless Joe via their woke handlers has been halted, as Renzi smartly described. Thanks for pointing out the obvious in NTL 31. Chuck Hixson
Thank you, Chuck!
“A rejection of the emasculation of our boys and men“
As a society, we have allowed ourselves to be divided by identity politics. We live in a very inclusive household and have raised our son as a very masculine young man. The two are can coexist. He has straight friends, gay friends, bi friends, and none of that affects who he is.
This isn’t a left vs right fight now. It probably never was. It’s an up vs. down fight. The oligarch mafia has taken over. And I don’t think the majority of Americans are going to like the result. And I realize that the White House governs by distraction, but I believe what the people who came here by boat were sailing away from was the crown. The same crown the official White House social media put on Trump the other day.
I’m reading the book “They Thought They Were Free” right now. I’d suggest it for people wondering how a democratic country slips into something that’s not so democratic. It’s eye opening.
Good comments, Craig. Thanks for sharing. A couple posts ago I wrote about my commitment to the ideals of diversity and inclusion. Both of them are ideas that have a lot of upside. You can be a champion of others and including others without branding them or making your decision based on the color of their skin.
Is faith in institutions something that can be repaired, or is this questioning itself the repair in motion? Or maybe real success isn’t about restoring blind trust at all, but about awakening to something better—a society that is deeply communal, locally rooted, and driven by divine connection, healthy public discourse, and self-responsibility. Maybe trust isn’t meant to be placed in distant systems, but in the people and truths we actually live alongside.
I think all of these are good points. Don’t forget, all institutions at some point were brand new. Institutions aren’t meant to die, but you can create new organizations that fill the void.