“If It’s Not Fun, Why Do It?” Are you a follower of this esoteric and profound philosophy found on Ben and Jerry’s bumper stickers? If so, you may agree with Ben using his “ice cream money” ($1 million donation) to lobby against the USA supporting the war in Ukraine.
The people of Ukraine have chosen to fight and die if needed for democracy. But that’s no fun. Marjorie Tyler Green (unhinged racist) agrees. Robert Kennedy Jr. (wacko anti-vaxer and darling of Tucker Carlson) approves. John Mearsheimer (academic apologist for Putin) agrees.
At his rally/interview in Florida, ex-President Trump seemed more upset than Ben that people were dying. “I just want to stop the killing.” “I could end this war in 24 hours if I were president.” But, of course, he would give land to his buddy Putin.
Isn’t it interesting how the far right and the far left come around and meet each other?
Looking beyond the pleasure of your next ice cream cone is the basis of civilization (delayed gratification).
A new bumper sticker? “If it’s right, do it.” But, no, that doesn’t have the pizzazz.
David Sokol
Shelburne
