Not a Paean to Peons

Posted on February 27, 2020 by JMN

For many traditional liberals, respect for difference is understood as a sacred duty. Consider, for example, Joe Biden’s warm words for his Republican colleagues, or the left’s many peons to the virtues of empathy.

(Tim Wu, “Quantifying Liberal ‘Suckerdom,’” NYTimes, 2-26-20)

(c) 2020 JMN

About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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2 Responses to Not a Paean to Peons

  1. outsideauthority says:
    February 27, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    I recognised that word from Malcolm Lowry!

    Liked by 1 person

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