You make a good point about that Hamilton moment. It does show grace under pressure and an ability to respect dissent, which are important qualities in a democracy. And yes, those same qualities ultimately helped him do the right thing on January 6th when faced with arguably the most important decision of his vice presidency. I thank him…
You make a good point about that Hamilton moment. It does show grace under pressure and an ability to respect dissent, which are important qualities in a democracy. And yes, those same qualities ultimately helped him do the right thing on January 6th when faced with arguably the most important decision of his vice presidency. I thank him for that.
But we also won't forget: Pence was a key player in an administration that botched the COVID response leading to over 130,000 preventable deaths in just the first year according to excess mortality studies (compared to other countries that were better prepared and organized), attacked protections for women and LGBTQ citizens, and deliberately eroded trust in our democratic institutions. For 99.9999% of his term, he enabled and defended these actions. Doing the bare minimum required by the Constitution at the very end - while commendable - doesn't wipe that slate clean.
So yes, we can acknowledge when someone shows character or does the right thing in a crucial moment, while still holding them accountable for their broader impact on our country. It's an incredibly low bar we have set, right? 🥲
You make a good point about that Hamilton moment. It does show grace under pressure and an ability to respect dissent, which are important qualities in a democracy. And yes, those same qualities ultimately helped him do the right thing on January 6th when faced with arguably the most important decision of his vice presidency. I thank him for that.
But we also won't forget: Pence was a key player in an administration that botched the COVID response leading to over 130,000 preventable deaths in just the first year according to excess mortality studies (compared to other countries that were better prepared and organized), attacked protections for women and LGBTQ citizens, and deliberately eroded trust in our democratic institutions. For 99.9999% of his term, he enabled and defended these actions. Doing the bare minimum required by the Constitution at the very end - while commendable - doesn't wipe that slate clean.
So yes, we can acknowledge when someone shows character or does the right thing in a crucial moment, while still holding them accountable for their broader impact on our country. It's an incredibly low bar we have set, right? 🥲