“Fight”? Some post election thoughts

I have no truck with the language DJT uses against his real and imagined enemies. It is beyond the pale.

Then I listened to KH’s “concession speech” from yesterday. Yes the declaration of a peaceful transfer of power was commendable — and the dig (without naming names) at DJT’s awfulness in 2020 well deserved.

Perhaps the self-congratulatory tone (“we ran a great campaign”) was also necessary if a bit absurd given the money spent and the outcome.

But what about the constant refrain of “fight” — about 16 times I think — with no mention of the need to “listen to,” “understand” or even “persuade” the other side.

I was at a dinner party a couple of months ago to celebrate the book of a liberal icon. I asked “you make a eloquent case that will strengthen the resolve of your followers. But what about those who are not predisposed to your views?” No real response was forthcoming.

Some, perhaps many, of Trump supporters are awful people. But I daresay not all are racists, fascists, or misogynists. People who pollsters describe as “shy” Trump voters, may also be “reluctant” Trump voters.