'I'm Going to Ignore Them': Adams on Council Members' Letter About Solitary Confinement

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20. Oh Boy! Another round of Progressives vs the world, or so the headline reads.

I'm progressive, let me say that up front. I am a traditional progressive from the FDR, LBJ, McGovern, et al school. I do not believe in overturning and redefining every single term and program used to discuss daily life or Democratic policy.

I respect the need for change and desire of those new to the process to accomplish needed change quickly in light of eminent threats. However I have too often seen the pattern wherein "Four legs good, Two legs bad" becomes the mantra and dogma of the party or leading group within it.

Words and Methods matter. Absolutism leaves no room to negotiate towards a practical result, however important the ultimate goal may be.

I don't know this new mayor, or the new slate of city councilors. I haven't lived in NY for some time. I do recall the Attica rebellion and the ruthless attack which ended it. That hit me nearly as hard as the Kent State Massacre. It cannot be a good thing to have such an avowedly confrontational situation at the beginning of term. It leaves little room for movement or constructive results. So far as I have heard the new mayor is Not in the mold of DJT. He does seem to be certain of his ground as does the new Council.