My readers are clamoring for me to make some kind of statement about Kennedy and Trump and the political scene in which I have been involved. I’m working on it.
It would be quick and simple to issue a statement if it were to be either to “distance myself” from Kennedy and Trump through a ritual denunciation, or to pitch my tent in their camp through some kind of endorsement. Then you would be able to know whether to keep listening to me or not. You would know whether I was one of us, or one of them.
This whole mindset is deep at the foundation of the current crisis of civilization. What I mean to say is neither of those two options; nor is it something in between them. It is taking a long time, because the potion I am brewing brings together a lot of ingredients and needs time to ferment. But I have not been idle. I was up at 2 a.m. last night writing by hand. (I have become allergic to my computer and can spend little time on it without feeling sick. Yes I have bluelight blocking glasses. Yes I do what I can to mitigate EMFs. Nothing fully solves the problem.) Also, my father-in-law passed three days ago, so there has been a lot of family stuff going on.
So please be patient. I will publish an essay on Trump, Kennedy, etc. soon. I will say things I have not seen anyone say. No doubt, given the intense passions in the air – feelings of betrayal and homecoming, elation and dismay, bewilderment and perplexity – my views will upset a lot of people. But I hope you give them open and generous consideration. Thank you.
Thanks Charles. Happy to allow the appropriate time for fermentation.
As soon as hearing RFK’s speech announcing this I thought of you and your long campaign to draw attention to the real malady at modernity’s heart - othering.
Seemed to me the perfect vehicle to challenge the belief of us and them. Especially how “liberal” people dehumanise the people behind Trump. (Speaking as a liberal)
I personally felt o had been readied not to jump into outrage or betrayal precisely because I’ve had the grace to be able to hear what you’ve said over the years.
Peace man, hope the family is ok.
Take your time. Your deep, heart-felt thought is precious in this impatient era.