Simply stated, I love Peggy Noonan. She has a way of writing that cuts to the chase with simple eloquence. She wrote for Ronald Reagan. Need I say more?She has just written a piece for the Wall Street Journal that resonates with me completely. Go here to read it, I am not sure how much longer it will be at the top of the page at the free WSJ site. It is called "Concession Stand", if they take it down soon, you can still search for it at this free site.
My favorite bit:
At the end of the day, or the end of this day, I look at the new Congress and wish them so well, such luck. Don't you? I want to say: Go, Nancy Pelosi. Be the speaker of whom historians will write, in 2032, "This was her moment, here was the summit, here she found greatness."
Go, Democrats, be great and serious. Go, minority Republicans, refind yourselves. Go, conservatives.
To the freshmen: Walk in as if you're walking out. Put your heart on your sleeve and go forward. Take responsibility, and love America. No one will think less of you. They will in fact think more, as they do of politicians after the concession speech.
4 comments:
Great article and insight. She is one of my favorite writers too. Years ago she wrote a wonderful piece ont he rosary that I still use as an example of great writing for my students.
Thanks for the link!
Julie
Julie:
Did you read her most recent book on John Paul II. Wonderful!
I actually haven't read her books, only her articles. I would bet it is a great book. So are you a closet Catholic? :)
Get the book! Catholic no, but somewhat awed by the sense of history, and reverance, and liturgy. Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!
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