Just finished a book about the start of our country. I'm sure you knew Adams and Jefferson hated each other! Why? Because Adams wanted a strong national government to prevent mob rule that had ruined France. Jefferson wanted a weak national government because he wanted to prevent a dictator like that appearing in France. Strong vs weak national government.
Most of the Trump supporters I know are not enamored of Trump. BUT they really dislike the way the national government has ruled. Most of the Harris supporters I know are afraid of the crazys running many states and see our national government as the "true" authority.
It seems our nation has seesawed between the "weak" vs "strong" national government a few times in the past. I suspect this time is another seesaw! America will survive this time as well,
I feel I recall from several years ago that there was a planned book collaboration with Mercier and, I think, Melissa Schwartzberg. If that's correct, is the book still in the works?
I've just read "Underground Empire." Highly recommended. Pulls back the curtain on how most of the world's information and economic networks have choke points in the USA. And many great sentences explaining and skewering the hidden powers that be.
I like your favorite title. I guess all of us retain an inner 10-year-old who resurfaces from time to time!
Off to read about "partyism." Between Wikler and Martin, who do you like? (I'm still undecided.)
Happy new year! Always enjoy your posts. Been a fan since the days of Crooked Timber. Excited to see what comes next!
Just finished a book about the start of our country. I'm sure you knew Adams and Jefferson hated each other! Why? Because Adams wanted a strong national government to prevent mob rule that had ruined France. Jefferson wanted a weak national government because he wanted to prevent a dictator like that appearing in France. Strong vs weak national government.
Most of the Trump supporters I know are not enamored of Trump. BUT they really dislike the way the national government has ruled. Most of the Harris supporters I know are afraid of the crazys running many states and see our national government as the "true" authority.
It seems our nation has seesawed between the "weak" vs "strong" national government a few times in the past. I suspect this time is another seesaw! America will survive this time as well,
I feel I recall from several years ago that there was a planned book collaboration with Mercier and, I think, Melissa Schwartzberg. If that's correct, is the book still in the works?
I've just read "Underground Empire." Highly recommended. Pulls back the curtain on how most of the world's information and economic networks have choke points in the USA. And many great sentences explaining and skewering the hidden powers that be.
I like your favorite title. I guess all of us retain an inner 10-year-old who resurfaces from time to time!
Off to read about "partyism." Between Wikler and Martin, who do you like? (I'm still undecided.)