There is no way for decent people to 'unite' with racism, anti-Semitism or homophobia

[Zorro]

America will not be saved at the expense of those who have too often been shut out of the nation’s lofty ideals, writes Leonard Pitts.

It’s been said of Abraham Lincoln that he had a “mystical” devotion to the idea of Union. His conviction that the American states were united in an indissoluble bond is what braced him through the monstrous burdens he bore. It’s not too much to say that the very existence of this country owes in large part to the stubborn faith of that sorrowful man. He held to Union even when military reversals, political reality and common sense all counseled against it.

Some ghost of Lincoln haunted President Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday. Granted, Biden faces no military reversals. On the other hand, he delivered his speech at a crime scene, the west front of the U.S. Capitol, which, not three weeks ago, was breached by a howling mob of traitors, white supremacists and goons all too starkly reflective of what the Republican Party has devolved to. That deadly event, plus political reality and maybe even common sense, all inveigh heavily against the theme of the new president’s inaugural address. Which, like Lincoln’s first inaugural address, was union.

“On this January day,” said Biden, “my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together. Uniting our people, uniting our nation. I ask every American to join me in this cause. Uniting to fight the foes we face: anger, resentment and hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness and hopelessness. With unity, we can do great things ...

Given that Lincoln restored a nation through sheer force of will, one is loathe to bet against Biden. Indeed, his buoyant optimism was as invigorating as ice water in August. It’s important to have a president who peddles hope instead of fear. If we didn’t know that before, surely we know it now.

https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2021/01/24/there-is-no-way-for-decent-people-to-unite-with-racism-anti-semitism-or-homophobia-column/

[Mike Nelson]

1. Well...

... Lincoln wanted to unite, yes, but after winning a war. He did not say the Confederate states could go back to their business. I don't think Biden will want to unite with racism, anti-Semitism or homophobia - he should tell that crowd to take a hike!

[badboy67]

2. We won't negotiate with the terrorists in the GOP.

[Skittles]

3. THANK YOU

repukes only bring up "unity" and "reaching across the aisle" when they are no longer in power

FUCK THEM