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Diana P.'s avatar

I hear your sadness, Reed Galen, but also your determination. Bless you!

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In my most recent Substack essay I highlighted the views that some non-Democrats shared at the Democratic National Convention. Indulge me as I share about this here.

People of decency and sense – people like you, Reed! – agree with Adam Kinzinger “that we have to defend truth, defend democracy and decency” and that “any policy disagreements one may have with the Democratic nominee “pale in comparison with those fundamental matters of principle, of decency, and of fidelity to this nation.”

They nod along with Stephanie Grisham when she explains that she supports the Democratic ticket “because I love America more than my party.”

They understand Olivia Troye being “proud to support Kamala Harris not because we agree on every issue but because we agree on the most important issue” and that in voting for Harris, “You aren't betraying our party. You’re standing up for our country.”

They look askance at people they know who thus far have failed to recognize, as Geoff Duncan put it, that “If Republicans are being intellectually honest with ourselves, our party is not civil or conservative” and “If you vote for Kamala Harris in 2024, you are not a Democrat. You are a patriot.”

And they are right there with Oprah, who observed that “more than anything…decency and respect are on the ballot in 2024. And just plain common sense.”

Decency and sense together are the north star of “this sometimes awkward alliance.”

Read fuller excerpts and navigate to the video of each of these convention speakers via the essay at the link below.

https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/this-sometimes-awkward-alliance-of

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