Tim Snyder did not move because of Donald Trump. It worked out that way for other personal reasons. Scaring our biggest voices/defense out of the country is not what we should be doing. We don’t run. We fight. It’s the only way to win.
Tim Snyder did not move because of Donald Trump. It worked out that way for other personal reasons. Scaring our biggest voices/defense out of the country is not what we should be doing. We don’t run. We fight. It’s the only way to win.
That is in part true for Timothy Snyder, though the security of a professorship abroad in no way minimized his deep abiding fears of what he's seen for the future.
Of course Tim Snyder has fears. It’s human nature. Especially now in America, but I don’t think he would recommend ppl run and hide. Actually I’ve never heard him say that. He wrote a book ON TYRANNY which tells you how to respond and what to do in these situations. ( although, I’m sure you’ve read it) Not only that but he’s a historian/expert on authoritarianism. He’s going to give his certain thoughts.
“Be a patriot”
“Set a good example of what America means for the generations to come. They will need it”. —Timmothy Snyder
I don't believe I intimated Snyder advocated nor encouraged flight. I have read Tyranny, actually a couple times, have given it for a gift, and have been on his substack "Thinking About." My innate sentiment is missing him. Obviously you are one of his adherents which is maybe why we're all with Meidas now.
I’m not trying to argue with you. I think that’s the last thing any of us should be doing. My point is we should not be scared. We should not run away based on what others “supposedly” did. We should stand tall and fight.
Truly I agree your reinforcement of that conviction is essential to keep foremost in these turbulent times, certainly what I should hold close to heart. Maybe I simply need another shot of courage you share.
Tim Snyder did not move because of Donald Trump. It worked out that way for other personal reasons. Scaring our biggest voices/defense out of the country is not what we should be doing. We don’t run. We fight. It’s the only way to win.
That is in part true for Timothy Snyder, though the security of a professorship abroad in no way minimized his deep abiding fears of what he's seen for the future.
Of course Tim Snyder has fears. It’s human nature. Especially now in America, but I don’t think he would recommend ppl run and hide. Actually I’ve never heard him say that. He wrote a book ON TYRANNY which tells you how to respond and what to do in these situations. ( although, I’m sure you’ve read it) Not only that but he’s a historian/expert on authoritarianism. He’s going to give his certain thoughts.
“Be a patriot”
“Set a good example of what America means for the generations to come. They will need it”. —Timmothy Snyder
I don't believe I intimated Snyder advocated nor encouraged flight. I have read Tyranny, actually a couple times, have given it for a gift, and have been on his substack "Thinking About." My innate sentiment is missing him. Obviously you are one of his adherents which is maybe why we're all with Meidas now.
I’m not trying to argue with you. I think that’s the last thing any of us should be doing. My point is we should not be scared. We should not run away based on what others “supposedly” did. We should stand tall and fight.
Truly I agree your reinforcement of that conviction is essential to keep foremost in these turbulent times, certainly what I should hold close to heart. Maybe I simply need another shot of courage you share.
Right on!