US AID keeps various countries from turning to bigger meaner counties like Russia. The average citizen does *not* understand politics. They just see a list of projects that sound a tad frivolous (misleading?) and they don't understand the quid pro quo that's gone into it -- eons ago. Eg, tourism dollars for Egypt. Meanwhile, they allow us to fly military planes over their airspace. It's all about trust, peace. The US used to be proud of being the first to rush in and help during disasters. MAGA Repubs don't want that anymore.
Oh, no, your donation is not misdirected at all. It's precisely directed. We're now living in a world where people and their welfare don't matter, it's more important to help, even if it's in the smallest way. What a special bookstore in magical spot! A gem of a story. I'd like to help them out, too. Can you share a link in which to do so?
This was a truly fascinating read, David. You just proved how essential reading is to mental health i.e. a chance to learn, think, grow with every post, every article, every book I read. I don’t know how I could survive without the daily inspiration and insight I get into our world if it weren’t for writers like you. Thank you.
Thanks for writing about things we can do something about, like supporting literacy in a small Scottish town. I do hope you get a chance to manage that bookstore soon. You and your mental health matter as much as USAID.
US AID keeps various countries from turning to bigger meaner counties like Russia. The average citizen does *not* understand politics. They just see a list of projects that sound a tad frivolous (misleading?) and they don't understand the quid pro quo that's gone into it -- eons ago. Eg, tourism dollars for Egypt. Meanwhile, they allow us to fly military planes over their airspace. It's all about trust, peace. The US used to be proud of being the first to rush in and help during disasters. MAGA Repubs don't want that anymore.
Sorry, you touched a nerve.
Believe me, the nerve is raw.
Oh, no, your donation is not misdirected at all. It's precisely directed. We're now living in a world where people and their welfare don't matter, it's more important to help, even if it's in the smallest way. What a special bookstore in magical spot! A gem of a story. I'd like to help them out, too. Can you share a link in which to do so?
https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/support-us/support-us-overview
This was a truly fascinating read, David. You just proved how essential reading is to mental health i.e. a chance to learn, think, grow with every post, every article, every book I read. I don’t know how I could survive without the daily inspiration and insight I get into our world if it weren’t for writers like you. Thank you.
Grateful for your words, always.
Thanks for writing about things we can do something about, like supporting literacy in a small Scottish town. I do hope you get a chance to manage that bookstore soon. You and your mental health matter as much as USAID.
Beautiful, David. I wish I could visit Wigtown too. It's so important that we hold on to art, especially in these times.