My husband and I were fortunate enough to get married, buy a house, and start a family at 25, having 4 kids by 30…and we sacrificed a lot to make that happen. But at 35 we are asking these same questions.
We are old enough to have known life before and after 9/11 and even recall questioning WMD searches and the start of war as preteens (when it wasn’t cool to question those things).
We are Christian conservatives who have asked questions about other situations, but have never ventured into questions about Israel and the government’s influence (due to how it has been presented in our faith), until now. I don’t like to fall down the rabbit holes of others, yet I believe our millennial upbringing has caused us take very little at face value.
Needless to say, I get why 25-year-olds are questioning so much. I have lived and seen so much of what they are questioning and genuinely pray things improve for them and for my own children.
Another excellent read. Appreciate your thoughts so much!
I have always taken the geopolitical version of Israel at face value because of my faith as well. I think it is ok to ask if the entire system is working. That includes our relationships with all sorts of people and institutions. Thanks for reading.
LOL Triangle-folded notes...what I wouldn't do to go back to how simple things were then. Good to have you back Aaron! You truly are one of the best when it comes to writing what most of us feel.
I envision you writing this with worn cowboy boots crossed at the ankles, propped on your desk. Weathered and wise. Thanks for explaining where my generation’s head is at. You get it. It all hurts.
Great article! Well written and very witty… the best use of GWB’s legendary “…can’t get fooled again.” I laughed out loud, which was much needed — so thank you!
Thank you for articulating how most people feel about the state of this country. Also thank you for not bashing Candace. I’ll probably get blocked by Jessica for saying that. I really enjoy your writing and how you explain things. So good!
Thanks for reading. I have a sympathy for people looking for answers. I don’t think Candace’s methods are ultimately helpful, but I see her as a person grieving. That comes with a lot of complexities.
Yet another example of Aaron’s ability to capture what we all think.
Agree, I think this made me more sane, seeing the outline of all my Millennial thoughts.
thank you!
My husband and I were fortunate enough to get married, buy a house, and start a family at 25, having 4 kids by 30…and we sacrificed a lot to make that happen. But at 35 we are asking these same questions.
We are old enough to have known life before and after 9/11 and even recall questioning WMD searches and the start of war as preteens (when it wasn’t cool to question those things).
We are Christian conservatives who have asked questions about other situations, but have never ventured into questions about Israel and the government’s influence (due to how it has been presented in our faith), until now. I don’t like to fall down the rabbit holes of others, yet I believe our millennial upbringing has caused us take very little at face value.
Needless to say, I get why 25-year-olds are questioning so much. I have lived and seen so much of what they are questioning and genuinely pray things improve for them and for my own children.
Another excellent read. Appreciate your thoughts so much!
I have always taken the geopolitical version of Israel at face value because of my faith as well. I think it is ok to ask if the entire system is working. That includes our relationships with all sorts of people and institutions. Thanks for reading.
Thank you. Your writing is wonderfully perceptive, intelligent, and witty while also (unexpectedly?) artistic and beautiful, given the subject matter.
LOL Triangle-folded notes...what I wouldn't do to go back to how simple things were then. Good to have you back Aaron! You truly are one of the best when it comes to writing what most of us feel.
🎯🎯🎯Thank you for this beautifully articulated piece, it is exactly what I have observed, lived & pray about EVERY day.
What a time to be alive…
I envision you writing this with worn cowboy boots crossed at the ankles, propped on your desk. Weathered and wise. Thanks for explaining where my generation’s head is at. You get it. It all hurts.
We need a deep dive on Aaron!
Cowboy boots and all
Great article! Well written and very witty… the best use of GWB’s legendary “…can’t get fooled again.” I laughed out loud, which was much needed — so thank you!
Aaron- you are able to bring a sense of calm and reason, along with wisdom to my day when I read your articles. Thank you.
Exactly this. 💥
Nailed It, once again.
Thank you for articulating how most people feel about the state of this country. Also thank you for not bashing Candace. I’ll probably get blocked by Jessica for saying that. I really enjoy your writing and how you explain things. So good!
Thanks for reading. I have a sympathy for people looking for answers. I don’t think Candace’s methods are ultimately helpful, but I see her as a person grieving. That comes with a lot of complexities.