Maybe Germany is like Faulkner’s South: the past isn’t even in the past. Fascinating discussion with @rjgranieri.bsky.social about his new book from @oxfordunipress.bsky.social.

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I always thought that learning about transatlantic relations and security debates would position me to be an ambassador to NATO, not realizing the true career path lay in developing deeper toilets. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, etc. etc.

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For decades, Europeans have dodged the question of whether they should develop the and capabilities to defend their own security as a partner rather than a satellite of Washington, aided and abetted by Americans who didn’t want the Europeans to become too independent. And now…?

Isn’t it funny that the same people who say we should lay off the Nazi comparisons are also clamoring for the Senate to enable the President to bypass constitutional limits?

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He never really rose In a practical sense But today I suppose We see the fall of Pence Who found that one could lick The boss’s boots too long So long it’s hard do the trick Of singing a different song Mike has learned again What others always knew Your legacy my friend Is always what you do.

Alex Finley was a great guest on “People Politics and Prose with Ron Granieri” last year as well: youtu.be/1DXH7iXyewM?...

The world is still burning And sooner or later Someone’ll be calling “Hey bring up some water!” But dousing the flames Takes more than smooth words Or strategy games From security nerds. After the pain— Or so goes the trope— Peace falls like rain At least that’s our hope.