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1 year ago
I'm sorry to hear that you think rationalizing your avoidance of civic participation is the same as justifying it--even if it was to Chris Matthews. But is there something you can do about it to make it better? and are you doing it? (and how DID you swing a political-journalism-institute resume line while being staunchly against the point of political journalism? You must be good--this can only help you at the Britney/Paris Desk.)
I'm sorry to hear you're turning away from becoming a more courageous human being by focusing on commoditizing yourself. But is there something you can do about it to make it better? and are you doing it?
I'm sorry to hear that you think we now live in the best of all possible worlds. God knows our current political process, on darn near every level, can be enervating to encounter. But is there something you can do about it to make it better? and are you doing it?
(Putting all criticism of your shallow essay aside--have you been screened for depression? If your interest in politics disappeared around the same time your grandmother's health started to turn for the worst, this is a genuine possibility.)