*IS NOT CONTRIBUTING THE MOST IMPORTANT THING? To some people, holding out and not donating is a badge of honor. We have people on our list who have been there for years who simply will not contribute, no matter what. Even though they can easily afford ten dollars a month. Wondering who you are and what your mindset is? / Marc Ash - Founder, Reader Supported News*
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Gary Younge, The Nation
Younge writes: "Progress is an essential tenet of America's civic religion. As someone born and raised in England, where 'not bad' is a compliment and 'could be worse' is positively upbeat, this strikes me as an endearing national characteristic. But as with any religion, when faith is pitted against experience, faith generally wins. And at that point, optimism begins to look suspiciously like delusion."
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Gary Younge, The Nation
Younge writes: "Progress is an essential tenet of America's civic religion. As someone born and raised in England, where 'not bad' is a compliment and 'could be worse' is positively upbeat, this strikes me as an endearing national characteristic. But as with any religion, when faith is pitted against experience, faith generally wins. And at that point, optimism begins to look suspiciously like delusion."
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