by liberal japonicus
I feel like I’m channelling wj’s optimism when I say that this seems like reading Mene mene, Tekel, Upharsin on a nearby wall. Though it might be just to prevent myself from vomiting after reading it.
David’s evolution as a columnist has also been one of the most visible intellectual journeys in American journalism. We watched him transition from a sharp social observer of the Bobos to a profound explorer of the human heart. His most iconic work, from studying the moral ecology of humans to his deep dives into the importance of character, helped shift the focus of the Opinion pages from the ephemeral wins of the 24-hour news cycle to the enduring “eulogy virtues” that define a life well lived.
There goes my lunch. If you, like me, need a palate cleanser, try this or this. And Bobo, don’t let the door hit you on the ass.
If the writing is indeed on the wall, let’s hope it’s for the people we would all want to take down for the greatest good to the greatest number of people.