We want to do something. Everything I buy or subscribe to is "endorsed" by Goods Unite Us, but I just don't feel the amount I spend is very important.
I went to a Presidents Day protest today -- it was very well-attended, but no specifics were given other than to attend more protests. Everyone is looking for a magic formula -- postcards, donating $, calling, walking -- anything that can what we see is the demise of American democracy, headlined by that crazy JDVance praising the right-wing in Germany -- horrible!! Truly, I thought our country was better than what is happening now.
I remember the saying -“What good is magic if it didn’t save the unicorn?”.
I think with all of the competition for attention, time, and money -actions need to be dynamic and effective. As wealth is concentrated and media has consolidated, the odds are continuing to worsen. People are suffering. We need to think strategically. Rallies and marches are important signals to the rest of the world that we are fighting, resisting, and recognize there the American experiment is on the precipice of failure.
There are messages from sitting Representatives, AOC and another, who suggest that constant phone calls do have an impact on their colleagues. Yes, the results are not be very noticeable, but this needs to be done, and discouraging those of us who really are unable to do much more is not helpful.
I am old and live far below the poverty line. I can and will do everything I can to direct my spending away from large corporations. No single action of mine can have a significant effect, but constant drips wear away stone, and we cannot predict events that may change everything in an instant.
Remember, these people want us to believe in their power, to maintain our fear. But it’s an illusion.
Thanks Carol. And I do appreciate all you and others are doing. It is important that with scarce resources on our side, we direct our time and money with as much efficacy as possible. I encourage all to engage wisely.
I confess I didn't see DOGE or Elon Musk coming, but the rest is directly out of Project 2025. My crystal ball is a bit cloudy, but none of this bodes well.
I've written my letters and received boilerplate in response. Thanks for giving us the straight scoop.
"Good Trouble" -- I love John Lewis. Walking With the Wind is one of my favorite books.
A few days ago I read a Guardian article (sorry, can't find the link) about the nasty retribution from the fake government fascist apparachniks that any republican legislator is facing if they don't toe the line. They're being harassed and hunted, and once can almost forgive them for caving in, especially if family members are involved. Is there a way to stop this? And to make it really public?
We want to do something. Everything I buy or subscribe to is "endorsed" by Goods Unite Us, but I just don't feel the amount I spend is very important.
I went to a Presidents Day protest today -- it was very well-attended, but no specifics were given other than to attend more protests. Everyone is looking for a magic formula -- postcards, donating $, calling, walking -- anything that can what we see is the demise of American democracy, headlined by that crazy JDVance praising the right-wing in Germany -- horrible!! Truly, I thought our country was better than what is happening now.
I remember the saying -“What good is magic if it didn’t save the unicorn?”.
I think with all of the competition for attention, time, and money -actions need to be dynamic and effective. As wealth is concentrated and media has consolidated, the odds are continuing to worsen. People are suffering. We need to think strategically. Rallies and marches are important signals to the rest of the world that we are fighting, resisting, and recognize there the American experiment is on the precipice of failure.
There are messages from sitting Representatives, AOC and another, who suggest that constant phone calls do have an impact on their colleagues. Yes, the results are not be very noticeable, but this needs to be done, and discouraging those of us who really are unable to do much more is not helpful.
I am old and live far below the poverty line. I can and will do everything I can to direct my spending away from large corporations. No single action of mine can have a significant effect, but constant drips wear away stone, and we cannot predict events that may change everything in an instant.
Remember, these people want us to believe in their power, to maintain our fear. But it’s an illusion.
Thanks Carol. And I do appreciate all you and others are doing. It is important that with scarce resources on our side, we direct our time and money with as much efficacy as possible. I encourage all to engage wisely.
I confess I didn't see DOGE or Elon Musk coming, but the rest is directly out of Project 2025. My crystal ball is a bit cloudy, but none of this bodes well.
I've written my letters and received boilerplate in response. Thanks for giving us the straight scoop.
"Good Trouble" -- I love John Lewis. Walking With the Wind is one of my favorite books.
A few days ago I read a Guardian article (sorry, can't find the link) about the nasty retribution from the fake government fascist apparachniks that any republican legislator is facing if they don't toe the line. They're being harassed and hunted, and once can almost forgive them for caving in, especially if family members are involved. Is there a way to stop this? And to make it really public?
Standing with you!💙🇺🇸💙