Freedom isn’t free, the song goes. But with rare exceptions, America’s leaders and institutions haven’t been meeting the moment and stepping up to defend democracy. Instead, they’ve been smiling uncomfortably and failing to say no — or, in the case of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, just compromising their ideals and selling out their constituents and, yes, collaborating.
Anand went on “Morning Joe” and talked to Mika Brzezinski about the spinelessness of many of our leaders who might think themselves brave but are showing otherwise.
It’s time for regular people to stand up, Anand told the panel. It’s clear now that no one is coming to save us. Only we save us.
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