Posted on 11/07/2024 2:17:11 PM PST by MtnClimber
A number of readers have noted the absence of my byline on the American Thinker homepage, and it’s time to address my departure.
A number of readers have noted the absence of my byline on the American Thinker homepage, and those that investigated the “About Us” page saw that I am now credited as “Founder and Editor Emeritus.” Some have written AT asking what this is all about.
I didn’t want to distract from the campaign that concluded Tuesday, which I regarded as a battle to save the Republic, so I did not explain my departure to readers.
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But to be fully honest, there was one more factor that actually determined my departure: my failing health. Without that factor, I probably would have held on, maybe far too long.
Like many people, I am loath to discuss the details of my health, so I will keep this very basic. I do not want to discuss details. Period.
But the reality is that I have a terminal disease, one that is incurable, and for which there are no promising remedies in the foreseeable future. I am getting the best medical care the world has to offer and have a supportive family and community environment. While there are degenerative effects of my disease and I have lost and will continue to lose physical strength, endurance, and vigor, I am not in pain. I have already lived well beyond the median life expectancy following diagnosis for my disease. Double, in fact, and still counting.
I am spending as much of my time left as possible in a state of gratitude — for the readers and writers and especially for the editors who have made AT what it is today, as well as for many other private blessings that I have enjoyed
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
It has been a great ride Thomas Lifson!
Shit.
+1
Sadness tinged with regret.
Will very much be praying for him.
Damn! Prayers up.
Always worth reading. Thanks.
This publication has had great articles, over the years.
I hope he finds a way to continue to evade this malady.
There are a lot of good conservative writers. There are a far smaller numbers of great conservative writers, and Thomas Lifson has been one. Thank you, sir.
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