The aftermath

It has been an extraordinary week in American politics, and my prediction that 2024 would be a challenging year for our nation has come to pass, and we’re barely halfway through it. I watched last week’s events from an unusual vantage point; I was with my wife in the Dominican Republic, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. The balmy but breezy tropical setting and the break from the routine left me more relaxed than ever but also gave me time to think and reflect on current events and what ...