Yes to all of this. But part of me is pretty darned annoyed that it is us few who must once again do the hard work for those too lazy and selfish to prevented it then and to assist us now. I think that, for at least a little while, we need those who still don’t believe the sky is falling to get a bonk on the head. Until this mess actually affects them, they will blithely go about their business, believing they were right all along. Trust me, they still aren’t paying attention. And they won’t pay any attention until their checks stop coming or their co-workers disappear or their friend’s children can’t get the vaccines they need and get terribly sick.
Yeah, that stove is hot. But what will it take for them to learn not to touch it? I think we all know the answer to that.
I don't believe that Trump and Musk need the Christian Right anymore. The rich of this country are kissing the ring because they know the control the two hold.
The American voter has unleashed the the most dreaded evil on this world.
Absolute power, the path to securing that having begun with Republicans twisting the ability to appoint to the Supreme Court
SCOTUS would have been our last resourt of control, but they have become complicit with the dismantaling of the Constitution. The SCOTUS majority may not be aware that they too will became unnecessay.
So many people believed the promises of a con man and are at this time still accepting him as he backs out of them.
They accepted the "truth" of a convicted fraud man and an infamous liar and cheat.
But what I really don't understand is that everyone is falling in line and he is not yet even president.
What hurts the most is that we are becoming the enemy of the rest of the free world.
I am so sorry, Canada. We love you the most. What Trump is saying about Canada may be his "joke" but it is a Putinesque desire. Is that not the direction he is facing?
I wrote this on my own Substack yesterday, John. It's my response to your post here.
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ANY CITIZEN OR NON-CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES who wishes to aspire to the title of *American*, *as America should be*: as a beacon of democracy, of diversity, of art, of science, of peace, of strength, of freedom and equality, of culture and education, of the highest and best in our shared and evolving humanity, has a civic and moral duty to do everything in his, her, or their unique and essential power to make Donald Trump’s illegitimate, immoral, malicious and toxic presidency a failure each and every day. If you aren’t willing to do that, step off, step back, and step down. Let the real patriots get to work. We’ve got a job to do.
I agree with you. I was so bummed after the election, my husband took me to the Constitution center in Philly (we live nearby). I saw the displays and read all the fights our ancestors fought for to give us the rights we have. All the marches. All the slow hard progress. It was never easy. But inch by inch , determined, loving Activists gradually won and inch by inch our country got better. The gave me hope. I felt like I was joining a long line of peaceful, determined warriors for a better, more just America. The country we hold dear to our hearts. We can do this. It won't be easy but our ancestors have been through worse and conquered it.
Bravo Robin Ervin. I love that your husband brought you to the Constitution Center in Philly after such a heartbreaking election outcome. HIS action to remind you we stand on the shoulders of others who never gave up, and YOUR action to share this story with our comment section community, is truly what we all need to be doing. Do what we can in our spheres of community and we may be very surprised at the influence of Love and Hope and Encouragement we manifest in the World. This Is Our Time to Carry the Baton.
A couple of ideas for action: Jess Craven's "Chop Wood, Carry Water" is a great resource for calling your reps. She offers scripts, makes it easy to know what to say. Indivisible is also a wonderful resource for community groups as well as scripts for calling your congress people and Senators. The action piece definitely feels empowering and I feel also works. My hands are less chafed from wringing them!
This might not be fair to you, but it's the truth: were it not for the writings of you and Nadia Bolz-Weber, a lot of us would be chucking Christianity and having nothing more to do with it.
Thank you for being such a support for us. It is so very much appreciated.
The Republican Party for years hasn’t been interested in truth telling, lifting others up, nor adhering to the tenants they espouse to within their soul. It’s all predicated on boogie men, lies and deception to retain power and line their pockets with corporate blood money. They’ve offered nothing as a platform for humanity and the greater good. Tax cuts for the wealthy is about it. That is their Modus Operandi.
Nothing pops up out of thin air nor does the sky fall at will. These are ‘sayings’ so to speak of our inability to comprehend what we cannot fathom. If we admit to a higher power other than ourselves, the scriptures tell us all things work for good for those that love (the operative word) the Lord. Seems to me love is universally what is sought most often by all humankind. It has always been worth fighting for. I pass a confederate cemetery often and I hear those young soldiers cry for their mothers. They had crossed battle lines in the field the night before to play cards with a cousin on the other side. They cried while dying asking their mothers why am I here really? We must fight to love one another better than this.
From your lips to my heart and soul. I am really scared.
Thank you again and forever for being one of the leaders of hope this country so needs. I do not want to be a “ follower” but I think my leading time has come and gone. Now I must count on strong and stable leaders to help us all before it is too late.
Watch : Netflix, Churchills’ War , see what pretending does for the world. Those of us born in the late 40’s got all the great ideas from Roosevelt. But many of our relatives died because people thought this just couldn’t happen, look at the faces of children, of old people, of tired out soldiers….. of cities blown up and totally destroyed. If you truly need to hear only the good stuff…. Pollyanna is not real. She died in a concentration camp…. Along with millions of animals and children and husbands and wives…..Wake up . Stop sleep walking America. The goons are coming through our walls. They are crazy and psychopathic. They are selfish and self obsessed. They care nothing of order and regulation and laws for all. They simply need it all…. Even if you built it, it belongs to them.
Yes to all of this. But part of me is pretty darned annoyed that it is us few who must once again do the hard work for those too lazy and selfish to prevented it then and to assist us now. I think that, for at least a little while, we need those who still don’t believe the sky is falling to get a bonk on the head. Until this mess actually affects them, they will blithely go about their business, believing they were right all along. Trust me, they still aren’t paying attention. And they won’t pay any attention until their checks stop coming or their co-workers disappear or their friend’s children can’t get the vaccines they need and get terribly sick.
Yeah, that stove is hot. But what will it take for them to learn not to touch it? I think we all know the answer to that.
I don't believe that Trump and Musk need the Christian Right anymore. The rich of this country are kissing the ring because they know the control the two hold.
The American voter has unleashed the the most dreaded evil on this world.
Absolute power, the path to securing that having begun with Republicans twisting the ability to appoint to the Supreme Court
SCOTUS would have been our last resourt of control, but they have become complicit with the dismantaling of the Constitution. The SCOTUS majority may not be aware that they too will became unnecessay.
So many people believed the promises of a con man and are at this time still accepting him as he backs out of them.
They accepted the "truth" of a convicted fraud man and an infamous liar and cheat.
But what I really don't understand is that everyone is falling in line and he is not yet even president.
What hurts the most is that we are becoming the enemy of the rest of the free world.
I am so sorry, Canada. We love you the most. What Trump is saying about Canada may be his "joke" but it is a Putinesque desire. Is that not the direction he is facing?
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Thanks John!! This is what we need to hear. What is the alternative to holding up the sky? There is none, except surrender.
I wrote this on my own Substack yesterday, John. It's my response to your post here.
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ANY CITIZEN OR NON-CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES who wishes to aspire to the title of *American*, *as America should be*: as a beacon of democracy, of diversity, of art, of science, of peace, of strength, of freedom and equality, of culture and education, of the highest and best in our shared and evolving humanity, has a civic and moral duty to do everything in his, her, or their unique and essential power to make Donald Trump’s illegitimate, immoral, malicious and toxic presidency a failure each and every day. If you aren’t willing to do that, step off, step back, and step down. Let the real patriots get to work. We’ve got a job to do.
I love this and am all onboard. What I struggle with is - what should/can I do to play my part in holding up the sky?
Shine your light. Help where you can. Talk to anyone who will listen. A single candle can dispel the darkness
John, you're book is front and center on my daily reading shelf.
Yes... it seems that the sky is falling, but as you clearly state....NO GIVING UP is not an option!
My beloved Father volunteered in the French Resistance.... I'M PROUD TO BE in the AMERICAN RESISTANCE!!
Keep on enlightening and driving us to action!
💙🌹🇺🇸🦋
I agree with you. I was so bummed after the election, my husband took me to the Constitution center in Philly (we live nearby). I saw the displays and read all the fights our ancestors fought for to give us the rights we have. All the marches. All the slow hard progress. It was never easy. But inch by inch , determined, loving Activists gradually won and inch by inch our country got better. The gave me hope. I felt like I was joining a long line of peaceful, determined warriors for a better, more just America. The country we hold dear to our hearts. We can do this. It won't be easy but our ancestors have been through worse and conquered it.
Bravo Robin Ervin. I love that your husband brought you to the Constitution Center in Philly after such a heartbreaking election outcome. HIS action to remind you we stand on the shoulders of others who never gave up, and YOUR action to share this story with our comment section community, is truly what we all need to be doing. Do what we can in our spheres of community and we may be very surprised at the influence of Love and Hope and Encouragement we manifest in the World. This Is Our Time to Carry the Baton.
A couple of ideas for action: Jess Craven's "Chop Wood, Carry Water" is a great resource for calling your reps. She offers scripts, makes it easy to know what to say. Indivisible is also a wonderful resource for community groups as well as scripts for calling your congress people and Senators. The action piece definitely feels empowering and I feel also works. My hands are less chafed from wringing them!
This might not be fair to you, but it's the truth: were it not for the writings of you and Nadia Bolz-Weber, a lot of us would be chucking Christianity and having nothing more to do with it.
Thank you for being such a support for us. It is so very much appreciated.
The Republican Party for years hasn’t been interested in truth telling, lifting others up, nor adhering to the tenants they espouse to within their soul. It’s all predicated on boogie men, lies and deception to retain power and line their pockets with corporate blood money. They’ve offered nothing as a platform for humanity and the greater good. Tax cuts for the wealthy is about it. That is their Modus Operandi.
When the going gets tough, the tough get loving! We can do this if we love enough and stick together.
Nothing pops up out of thin air nor does the sky fall at will. These are ‘sayings’ so to speak of our inability to comprehend what we cannot fathom. If we admit to a higher power other than ourselves, the scriptures tell us all things work for good for those that love (the operative word) the Lord. Seems to me love is universally what is sought most often by all humankind. It has always been worth fighting for. I pass a confederate cemetery often and I hear those young soldiers cry for their mothers. They had crossed battle lines in the field the night before to play cards with a cousin on the other side. They cried while dying asking their mothers why am I here really? We must fight to love one another better than this.
We are being swept away by a soulless technology.
Yesterday a friend was checking out in HEB. Ahead of him
was was a young mother and in the cart, besides her food,
her 1 year old son, quiet as a mouse, his eyes glued to her I- phone. She looked @ Bob and admitted it was the only she
could get groceries!
Multiply that scene by millions and you have our present
state of mind: a deserted soul and the clamor of our mind
for more technology.
Our souls enable life,but we have been asking AI to come
alive!
Our minds want to participate.They are tired of inactivity.
They are dying to
think,remember and create.
I turn to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. They are good friends.
https://open.substack.com/pub/grassrootsofdemocracy/p/coping-instead-of-stopping-fascism?r=bcplj&utm_medium=ios
From your lips to my heart and soul. I am really scared.
Thank you again and forever for being one of the leaders of hope this country so needs. I do not want to be a “ follower” but I think my leading time has come and gone. Now I must count on strong and stable leaders to help us all before it is too late.
Watch : Netflix, Churchills’ War , see what pretending does for the world. Those of us born in the late 40’s got all the great ideas from Roosevelt. But many of our relatives died because people thought this just couldn’t happen, look at the faces of children, of old people, of tired out soldiers….. of cities blown up and totally destroyed. If you truly need to hear only the good stuff…. Pollyanna is not real. She died in a concentration camp…. Along with millions of animals and children and husbands and wives…..Wake up . Stop sleep walking America. The goons are coming through our walls. They are crazy and psychopathic. They are selfish and self obsessed. They care nothing of order and regulation and laws for all. They simply need it all…. Even if you built it, it belongs to them.