Sometimes I think that only a Jew - a race that has been persecuted, enslaved, murdered, and outcast for thousands of years - could write as profoundly as does Bari in todays' climate. I don't think any group of people has as intuitive an understanding of the danger we face as do Jews.
While I am pretty sure Bari doesn't think of her writing as profound, I believe it is and that history will support my conclusion.
Wow! I knew you were special with the very first column I read. Congratulations!
I know that I am frequently dragged into the mob mentality. I used to be very much a "live and let live" person, but over the last 10 years I've seen "the other side" turn into a "you will be my brother or I will break your head" cult. And all the elected representatives on the conservative side of the political spectrum seem to be unwilling to fight for their beliefs. They continually give ground in hopes of keeping peace but that only leads to more demands. I can't think of one material gain conservative "leaders" have obtained between 2004 and 2016. Some ground was gained back during the Trump years, and perhaps that is why the left has become incredibly militant and angry. Perhaps they think a continued move to the left and constant accretion of power in fewer and fewer of their hands, along with a diminishment of everyone else's rights while theirs increase is their birthright.
Whatever the case, until the left returns to "live and let live", I will maintain my warrior mentality. I won't instigate, but if you hit me I will hit back faster and harder.
This is fantastic on two fronts. First, an acknowledgement of your great work and integrity. Second, there still exist an institution that values journalists like you. Congratulations!
What Bari and her colleagues have done her at Substack is preserve the true nature of journalism and poltical discourse necessary in a free society that respects individual rights and our obligation to the common good, the "Hillel" method, or "scientific method" even, of presenting the ideas of someone who thinks differently and their evidence, then present our own, and our conclusion, and trust that readers will discover the truth. This must be defended and cultivated here if we are ever able to to what Daniel Pearl did, and bring attention to the horrible atrocities that happen in other parts of the world. Let us also not forget, in Daniel's name, the hundreds, if not thousands, of journalists who are killed every year simply for reporting on corruption and atrocities occurring in their countries and communities. May the light of Truth overcome the evil that lurks, hidden in the darkness.
Mazel Tov, Bari. Well deserved!
Bravo. A Woman For All Seasons
Sometimes I think that only a Jew - a race that has been persecuted, enslaved, murdered, and outcast for thousands of years - could write as profoundly as does Bari in todays' climate. I don't think any group of people has as intuitive an understanding of the danger we face as do Jews.
While I am pretty sure Bari doesn't think of her writing as profound, I believe it is and that history will support my conclusion.
Wow! I knew you were special with the very first column I read. Congratulations!
I know that I am frequently dragged into the mob mentality. I used to be very much a "live and let live" person, but over the last 10 years I've seen "the other side" turn into a "you will be my brother or I will break your head" cult. And all the elected representatives on the conservative side of the political spectrum seem to be unwilling to fight for their beliefs. They continually give ground in hopes of keeping peace but that only leads to more demands. I can't think of one material gain conservative "leaders" have obtained between 2004 and 2016. Some ground was gained back during the Trump years, and perhaps that is why the left has become incredibly militant and angry. Perhaps they think a continued move to the left and constant accretion of power in fewer and fewer of their hands, along with a diminishment of everyone else's rights while theirs increase is their birthright.
Whatever the case, until the left returns to "live and let live", I will maintain my warrior mentality. I won't instigate, but if you hit me I will hit back faster and harder.
Daniel Pearl was beheaded after saying " I am a Jew" on a video tape.
Your point?
Congratulations, Bari, and thank you so much for all the excellent work you do!
Holy crickets, Bari. Congratulations!
This is fantastic on two fronts. First, an acknowledgement of your great work and integrity. Second, there still exist an institution that values journalists like you. Congratulations!
What Bari and her colleagues have done her at Substack is preserve the true nature of journalism and poltical discourse necessary in a free society that respects individual rights and our obligation to the common good, the "Hillel" method, or "scientific method" even, of presenting the ideas of someone who thinks differently and their evidence, then present our own, and our conclusion, and trust that readers will discover the truth. This must be defended and cultivated here if we are ever able to to what Daniel Pearl did, and bring attention to the horrible atrocities that happen in other parts of the world. Let us also not forget, in Daniel's name, the hundreds, if not thousands, of journalists who are killed every year simply for reporting on corruption and atrocities occurring in their countries and communities. May the light of Truth overcome the evil that lurks, hidden in the darkness.
This is extremely well deserved. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi
Congrats! A well deserved honor, and you've shown more courage than you know.
Congratulations Bari. You certainly deserve this, and I value your wisdom and fearlessness.
Congratulations Bari. Thank you for inspiring all of us to stand strong and courageous.
Congratulations, you deserve this. Thanks for your reporting.
Congratulations Bari! Well deserved. Your courage is exactly what the world needs right now.
Congratulations! That is so cool for you to earn this reward and hope to see many more.