Why would anyone want to read this Substack page?
And why I am creating it
Mostly people who have enjoyed my writing at American Thinker, I imagine.
I am dying from a rare disease and, as the current cliché has it, I’m out of f’s to give. And I think a lot about the current political scene and life in general and have ideas that I want to share with others, and draw on a wider range of topics and data than would be possible with the publication I founded two decades ago.
In my life before AT focused me on politics 7 days a week, I was first a scholar of Japan, studying and then teaching at Harvard. I also picked up two other disciplines there, in order to better understand the object of my fascination, Japanese business organization and management. I want to bring up what I learned in my studies of Japan, of business, and of organizations.
Writing for American Thinker would take a lot of time and effort, plus I would have to meet their editorial standards and go through their editorial process, which (because they have high standards) can be time consuming.
So, I am unleashing myself, no longer worried about disgracing American Thinker with my foolishness.
This Substack is also therapeutic, serving as my mental gym. I don’t want to look bad in front of others, so I force a mental workout on myself writing here.
No promises about daily, but we’ll see. I’m not in shape, but if my theory holds, maybe.
If you want to hear more from me, please subscribe.
My best to you. Ten years ago, a doctor told me I’d likely never walk again. A car accident that was not my fault left me with a broken back, sternum, ribs, arm, wrist, with a torn bladder and a concussion. I said, “Watch me.” Big words for someone in a wheelchair who could not feel nor move his legs. I walk, I bike, I exercise with free weights (life long). I cannot run but otherwise, with concentration, walk around with nary a sign that I went through months of very painful rehab. I’ve learned this: Never trust a doctor. Use them sparingly as needed. Long ago I l also learned this: You must kick life in the ass - it is the only way forward. (plainsenseandsanity.substack.com)
Well, Thomas, I’ve been following your exploits and observations on American Thinker for so many years I can’t remember when I subscribed. I consider American Thinker the premier website for clear, positive thinking and writing about our great country. Thanks for many years of excellent editorial leadership and your handpicked staff of writers and contributors. God bless you.