The Map of Doom showing Florida and Texas going to Hell are misleading (intentionally). They show cases of corona virus, many of which are falsely attributed to the virus (flu, common colds, gunshot wounds, car crashes, etc.), and most of which are non-life-threatening. If the maps showed deaths, Florida and Texas would be seen as better off than California or New York. And Florida has the highest population of more vulnerable elderly people in the country.
I'm afraid I share your sense of despondency about the state of America. The anniversary of 9/11 feels to me like a commemoration of a nation which no longer exists. Our institutions are rotten and our managerial class is colossally incompetent and mendacious. I adore the United States, but I think we are likely past our peak.
Thank you for sharing this piece. 💛 I really appreciate your voice in this world. 💪🖊
Thank you so much!
This beautifully written piece has lost none of its relevance in the two years since it was written. Quite the opposite.
Thank you so much!
The Map of Doom showing Florida and Texas going to Hell are misleading (intentionally). They show cases of corona virus, many of which are falsely attributed to the virus (flu, common colds, gunshot wounds, car crashes, etc.), and most of which are non-life-threatening. If the maps showed deaths, Florida and Texas would be seen as better off than California or New York. And Florida has the highest population of more vulnerable elderly people in the country.
I'm afraid I share your sense of despondency about the state of America. The anniversary of 9/11 feels to me like a commemoration of a nation which no longer exists. Our institutions are rotten and our managerial class is colossally incompetent and mendacious. I adore the United States, but I think we are likely past our peak.
I'm a big fan. Loved your work in "Citizen Kane" and "His Kind of Woman" and a hundred other films!
I'm quite fortunate that my namesake was a very talented actor. My parents were apparently unaware of him when they named me.
Very cool name. Cheers.