A couple months ago I interviewed Derek Thompson about his book with co-author Ezra Klein, Abundance. It was, in many ways, a positive, wonky book about reducing red tape and enabling ‘a liberalism that builds,’ literally and figuratively, to solve today’s problems. I’ve been supportive of many of these ideas as I agree that making government work better is a laudable goal. And their argument has filled a need, as “Abundance” has been on the bestseller list now for 10 straight weeks.
Exactly! I remember when AIDS was called GRID. I remember the controversy surrounding solutions and the red tape that halted progress while people were dying. I’m old now but recall stories told by my grandfather about being in the CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps. Infrastructure, soil conservation and tree planting were among their quests. Gpa talked proudly about their accomplishments. Maybe it’s time to bring this concept back…get things done and give young men a purpose. Bring back pride and accomplishments for the greater good! KB
Exactly! I remember when AIDS was called GRID. I remember the controversy surrounding solutions and the red tape that halted progress while people were dying. I’m old now but recall stories told by my grandfather about being in the CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps. Infrastructure, soil conservation and tree planting were among their quests. Gpa talked proudly about their accomplishments. Maybe it’s time to bring this concept back…get things done and give young men a purpose. Bring back pride and accomplishments for the greater good! KB