Thank you for this, Beth. This was a sobering reminder of how insidious this kind of evil is, and how complex. The Charles and Anne Lingbergh story was available to me early on as it was revealed. My mom always had Anne Lindbergh's 1955 Gift From the Sea and Rachel Carson's 1962 Silent Spring on her bedside table. Later it was joined by Marc Reisner's 1986 Cadillac Spring. My mom was an early quietly passionate environmentalist. Because of her, I followed the works and life of Anne Lindbergh, and read about Charles as his story came out over the years. When I talked to my older parents—born in 1911 (my dad) and 1921 (my mom)—about these things, they reminded me of something I always try to keep in mind, which is history as lived is different than history analyzed from a distance. There were many people from a subset of the Mitfords to Neville Chamberlain, to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, to Father Charles Coughlin who were supporters of Hitler and his beliefs. As I witness those who condone (and delight in) Trump, those who do not care about Trump despite what he is perpetrating, and those of us who abhor him and try to work against him, I want to remain informed enough so that I do not regret my beliefs or actions at any future time. It seems to me that all we need to know to object to Trump has been available since the 1980s, yet so many find him admirable and good. I don't understand it, and I hope with time hearts and minds will be informed and changed.
The Epstein case will forever be a black cloud over this administration’s head but will Republicans ever look up, take notice and allow the crimes associated with these sexual predators like Trump and others to face justice?
I don't know. I think someone--or more than one--will have to come forward and with some kind of proof. There were so many important people protecting Epstein, and he still got murdered when he actually got put in jail. "They" were hiding the truth then--and don't want it to come out now. But I hope justice will eventually prevail. But in my opinion, there are a lot of layers of cover-up.
Something wicked this way comes, indeed. It’s here! Thank you for your insightful writing. I always come away from your weekly substack knowing more and being better informed. I’m coming to rely on your weekly perspective. Keep it up!
Beth, I loved Ann Morrow Lindberg’s books in my much younger years. I am not sure what the appeal was for me at that time. She did have a beautiful way of expressing her feelings and thoughts.
It’s fascinating. Most people don’t know this story—and most Americans are not old enough to remember that Lindbergh was a racist and a fascist. He definitely wanted to spread his DNA around more. But he also did a lot of good things for this country.
I watched Charles Kuralt from the beginning and I was shocked to find out about his double life. I didn’t know about Lindbergh’s other families. Thanks as always for all of the education you provide. Stay cool!
Thank you and you’re welcome! I loved Charles Kuralt, and like everyone else, was shocked to find out he had a secret life. The Lindbergh story is really amazing. That’s a lot of secrets to manage while producing more of the right genes—his.
Thank you for this, Beth. This was a sobering reminder of how insidious this kind of evil is, and how complex. The Charles and Anne Lingbergh story was available to me early on as it was revealed. My mom always had Anne Lindbergh's 1955 Gift From the Sea and Rachel Carson's 1962 Silent Spring on her bedside table. Later it was joined by Marc Reisner's 1986 Cadillac Spring. My mom was an early quietly passionate environmentalist. Because of her, I followed the works and life of Anne Lindbergh, and read about Charles as his story came out over the years. When I talked to my older parents—born in 1911 (my dad) and 1921 (my mom)—about these things, they reminded me of something I always try to keep in mind, which is history as lived is different than history analyzed from a distance. There were many people from a subset of the Mitfords to Neville Chamberlain, to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, to Father Charles Coughlin who were supporters of Hitler and his beliefs. As I witness those who condone (and delight in) Trump, those who do not care about Trump despite what he is perpetrating, and those of us who abhor him and try to work against him, I want to remain informed enough so that I do not regret my beliefs or actions at any future time. It seems to me that all we need to know to object to Trump has been available since the 1980s, yet so many find him admirable and good. I don't understand it, and I hope with time hearts and minds will be informed and changed.
Oh karma, please, please come, and sooner rather than later!
Yes!
The Epstein case will forever be a black cloud over this administration’s head but will Republicans ever look up, take notice and allow the crimes associated with these sexual predators like Trump and others to face justice?
I don't know. I think someone--or more than one--will have to come forward and with some kind of proof. There were so many important people protecting Epstein, and he still got murdered when he actually got put in jail. "They" were hiding the truth then--and don't want it to come out now. But I hope justice will eventually prevail. But in my opinion, there are a lot of layers of cover-up.
Something wicked this way comes, indeed. It’s here! Thank you for your insightful writing. I always come away from your weekly substack knowing more and being better informed. I’m coming to rely on your weekly perspective. Keep it up!
Thanks so much. I appreciate your comment and your support. We The People will be the ones to crush this fascist regime. Together. Who else?
Beth, I loved Ann Morrow Lindberg’s books in my much younger years. I am not sure what the appeal was for me at that time. She did have a beautiful way of expressing her feelings and thoughts.
Did not know about Kuralt, how sad!
Thank you for your wonderful way with words.
Thank you, Mary Ann. I so appreciate it. I agree about Ann Morrow Lindbergh.
And I also felt it was sad about Kuralt. Double lives are so interesting. Think of the time and trouble to set this situation up.
Thank you for sharing these details of the Lindbergh story. I don’t dint know about the secret families.
It’s fascinating. Most people don’t know this story—and most Americans are not old enough to remember that Lindbergh was a racist and a fascist. He definitely wanted to spread his DNA around more. But he also did a lot of good things for this country.
I watched Charles Kuralt from the beginning and I was shocked to find out about his double life. I didn’t know about Lindbergh’s other families. Thanks as always for all of the education you provide. Stay cool!
Thank you and you’re welcome! I loved Charles Kuralt, and like everyone else, was shocked to find out he had a secret life. The Lindbergh story is really amazing. That’s a lot of secrets to manage while producing more of the right genes—his.