I've thought about this a ton over the years. It's become clear that the *primary rhetorical strategy* of reactionaries is to manipulate liberals by appealing to liberal values (free speech, good faith) that they do not share. It works, again & again & again & again.

I cannot wait for Vance and Miller and Hegseth to get everything that's coming to them.

Your father was such a good guy. I feel like I knew him through you. May his memory be a blessing and may your good memories of him comfort you. Hugs, Lisa.

Ugh - they're increasing your teaching load too?