Bret Stephens and Gail Collins reflect on their nearly eight-year collaboration on their column, 'The Conversation,' which has resonated with readers amidst the polarized political landscape. They express surprise at the pleasure they've taken in their exchanges, contrasting their good-humored disagreements with the contentiousness of modern politics. Their discussions often included topics like President Trump, which provided common ground for editorial commentary. Ultimately, they share personal anecdotes, including a nod to Catholicism, highlighting the complexities of societal norms shaped by historical contexts.
To borrow a phrase from your second-least-favorite president, there's a silent majority of people who prefer our style of good-humored disagreement to the endless food fight that is today's politics.
I was amazed at the way it resonated with so many readers. Although, I also think we have President Trump to thank for giving us a subject that always gave us something to agree about most of the time.
Having been raised Catholic back in the day, I spent untold hours of school, all the way through 12th grade, trapped in discussions about the importance of virginity until marriage.
So much of the nuttiness on the subject has been a reflection of the fact that the Church rules on sexual morality were set by guys who had never been with a woman.
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