“In this harsh period of our collective life riven by Republicans emulating the cruelty of Trump…leaders who model compassion and kindness are critical defenses against unbridled decline and a shameless rejection of our better angels.”

Re-sharing this post from 2021:

https://america.substack.com/p/kindness-is-a-show-of-strength-redux

Kindness is a Show of Strength (redux)

It’s the flip side of cruelty and hate, an act or way of being that can exude confidence and illuminate optimism. Showing kindness offers a bracing contrast to those who are always hitting back or punching down, grimly convinced that to do otherwise is an expression of weakness.

America, America

@StevenBeschloss

How is it that some are seemingly born with the characteristics of those about whom you negatively comment? While others work their way to achieve that notoriety.

Conversely how is it that others possess all the characteristics you praise and which those without, seemingly abhor?

Sociology, History, Politics, Economics all give us reasons but no answers.

@StevenBeschloss

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