Thomas Balcerski - #1932-2

For the first time in 150 years, the previous president chose not to show up at the inauguration of his successor.  People are calling it historical, but is it really?  Division is certainly not a new thing.  In the 1800s, the country was as divided as it's ever been, and very few people would argue that America isn't in a period of extreme division.  Whether that results in a repeat of the 19th century depends on how much people have learned from history.  Thomas is a history professor, so you could say the fate of the entire country rests on his shoulders.  It's not true, but you could say it.  It's your first amendment right.  Or something like that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices