Garrison Keillor on Donald Trump: We will survive this

[madamesilverspurs]

Garrison Keillor on Donald Trump: We will survive this

So. We have a vulgar, unstable yoyo with a toxic ego and an attention deficit problem in the White House and now we can see that government by Twitter is like trying to steer a ship by firing a pistol at the waves, not really useful, but what does it all add up to? Not that much, if you ask me, which you didn’t, but I’ll say it anyway.

We will survive this. He will do what damage he can, like a man burning books out of anger that he can’t read, but there will still be plenty of books left.

I went to my high school class reunion last week and the gentleman’s name never came up. He’s been front-page for months, every bleat, blurt, yelp, and belch. But among my old classmates, not a word. They spoke with awe and reverence of their grandchildren (we’re the class of 1960), some about travel, plumbing projects, beloved old cars, stories of youth and indiscretion, nothing about death or Trump. After five hours with them, I have no idea whether they lean left or right. Remarkable.

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http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/05/garrison-keillor-we-will-survive-this/



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[lpbk2713]

1. One of my favorite people.

Hope he's enjoying his retirement.

[TEB]

2. I love garrison

Life amongst the Lutherans lake wobegon days.

[klook]

3. "trying to steer a ship by firing a pistol at the waves" - great image!

It's a good piece, and worth a read.

I find it quite difficult to agree that "all this" doesn't matter in the short term. Oh, sure, my family and I will be fine, because we'll be relatively insulated from the evil and foolishness of the current regime -- as long as it doesn't involve ICBMs headed for Maple Street. But there is plenty to worry about for those who are very clearly in the crosshairs of every cruel decision from D.C.

I do agree that in the long term, most of us will be fine. And I very much concur that there's nothing quite like a home-grown tomato.

[raven mad]

4. Kick for one of my favorite people.

"vulgar, unstable yoyo..........."

I love it.

[dsc]

5. Have to say the strikes me is pretty privileged

He isn't going to be deported he isn't going to be thrown out of the Armed Forces and his taxes are likely going down all in all it's pretty easy for him to say will survive this

[ProfessorPlum]

6. I suppose his message could have been "freak the fuck out"

which would have been equally valid, but perhaps not as heartening to his readers.

I do share your concerns for the people who are going to actually be hurt and killed by this regime though.