Thank you for sharing Jane's letter. 92yo, Quaker, a long life of working for peace -- see? even before all this nasty trump garbage, she's been out here doing good.... just because it was the right thing to do. Messages like Jane's, give me the hope that working on justice will continue, because it's the right thing thing to do in this world. But just like Jane, we can never give up, never stop in our quest for justice in everything.
Jane's message to you was awesome. It seems soooo suffocating. I appreciate the commitment to make a difference. We have to continue to be diligent and persevere in these unsteady times. I'm not sure if it's the unadulterated lies without remorse and disinformation that is so troubling, but we have to elevate truth.
Qasim, how much damage do you think Trump can do with his "Antifa" , should I say, witch hunt? He could accuse anyone and how can they disprove?--then off to Cecot. This gets scarier every day.
Not to make light of a serious issue but it’s ironic that Trump sends troops to Portland just in time for National Coffee Day. Portland was recently named as #1 coffee city in the US. Btw a gentleman I work with writes the BEST dad jokes ever.
😹 for the dad joke. Hooray for the lady who works for peace and social justice, and hooray for you and all of us who support your work. May love and peace prevail.
Regarding the argument you tried to have earlier in the week: I've been building a profile of the fundamental Trump supporter, and anger is the characteristic they all share. Being victims (rather than taking responsibility) is also something that unites them. Trump won them over by giving them someone (or something) else to direct that anger toward. Trying to alert them to Trump's using them is a waste of time. Fox provides all the talking points they need (even though they have little to do with the point anyone who argues with them is trying to make), and the more persecuted they feel (they are "victims") the more they threaten, name call or just leave the conversation. In many cases, the anger of these people is founded (they can't find work, they can't earn enough to support their families, etc.), but they are deluded into believing that Trump cares or will do anything to help them, when--in reality--it was Republicans who choreographed the marginalization. They have been brainwashed into only wanting to "own the Libtards." They don't go further and ask themselves, "and then what?" Hate only breeds more hate. And, most often, that hate resides within, which is how they got in trouble in the first place.
Debra , thanks for this analysis. You are right, and I am worried about how we get our democracy back in working order when so many “victims “ continue to victimize themselves and us with the despicable administration.
“We have the ability—and the responsibility—to unite across race, faith, and class, and demand justice for all people. “ thank you for taking the time and energy and using expertise to advance this principle. Seeing you stand up for this in the variety of ways that you do whether it’s writing interviewing or speaking is keeping me and a lot of my family & colleagues encouraged.
I am so grateful for the way you enter into the topics that are so pressing. When there is so much outrage on both sides, yours is a voice of reason. I will never be able to say that enough!
Every other time, when I receive a notice that a recurring payment has been made from my checking account, I wish I had taken a moment to reconsider whether I still wanted that subscription. But when I got my renewal notice for Let’s Address This, my immediate reaction was “Thank goodness I didn’t let this one lapse.”
Similar feelings, I just considered pausing it and decided that if I don’t get a coffee out twice a month then I’m even. I typically only get 1 or 2 a week, so easy decision.
Thank you for sharing Jane's letter. 92yo, Quaker, a long life of working for peace -- see? even before all this nasty trump garbage, she's been out here doing good.... just because it was the right thing to do. Messages like Jane's, give me the hope that working on justice will continue, because it's the right thing thing to do in this world. But just like Jane, we can never give up, never stop in our quest for justice in everything.
Jane's message to you was awesome. It seems soooo suffocating. I appreciate the commitment to make a difference. We have to continue to be diligent and persevere in these unsteady times. I'm not sure if it's the unadulterated lies without remorse and disinformation that is so troubling, but we have to elevate truth.
Qasim, how much damage do you think Trump can do with his "Antifa" , should I say, witch hunt? He could accuse anyone and how can they disprove?--then off to Cecot. This gets scarier every day.
It's modern day Mccarthyism on steroids.
That's interesting because Roy Cohn was McCarthy chief counsel in the Senate hearings and Cohn mentored Donald Trump.
That dad joke was sheepily one of your baa-dest!
Mission accomplished.
Not to make light of a serious issue but it’s ironic that Trump sends troops to Portland just in time for National Coffee Day. Portland was recently named as #1 coffee city in the US. Btw a gentleman I work with writes the BEST dad jokes ever.
Great Dad Joke. From eggs aisle, a standing ova ation.
Haha well played
😹 for the dad joke. Hooray for the lady who works for peace and social justice, and hooray for you and all of us who support your work. May love and peace prevail.
Regarding the argument you tried to have earlier in the week: I've been building a profile of the fundamental Trump supporter, and anger is the characteristic they all share. Being victims (rather than taking responsibility) is also something that unites them. Trump won them over by giving them someone (or something) else to direct that anger toward. Trying to alert them to Trump's using them is a waste of time. Fox provides all the talking points they need (even though they have little to do with the point anyone who argues with them is trying to make), and the more persecuted they feel (they are "victims") the more they threaten, name call or just leave the conversation. In many cases, the anger of these people is founded (they can't find work, they can't earn enough to support their families, etc.), but they are deluded into believing that Trump cares or will do anything to help them, when--in reality--it was Republicans who choreographed the marginalization. They have been brainwashed into only wanting to "own the Libtards." They don't go further and ask themselves, "and then what?" Hate only breeds more hate. And, most often, that hate resides within, which is how they got in trouble in the first place.
'Angry victims' who project everything on others. That sums them up well.
Debra , thanks for this analysis. You are right, and I am worried about how we get our democracy back in working order when so many “victims “ continue to victimize themselves and us with the despicable administration.
As another Quaker (not lifelong — only 48 years), I extend my thanks also.
Thank you Charles.
Jane is a bright light in this world ! Thanks for your generosity and activism.Qasim is so important in this space
She sure is. And thank you for your trust and support too, Janis.
“We have the ability—and the responsibility—to unite across race, faith, and class, and demand justice for all people. “ thank you for taking the time and energy and using expertise to advance this principle. Seeing you stand up for this in the variety of ways that you do whether it’s writing interviewing or speaking is keeping me and a lot of my family & colleagues encouraged.
Grateful for your support, CC. Thank you.
I am so grateful for the way you enter into the topics that are so pressing. When there is so much outrage on both sides, yours is a voice of reason. I will never be able to say that enough!
Your amazing support makes it possible, Rebecca. I'm truly appreciative for leaders like you. ❤️✊🏽
Could you interview Jamal Rahman? I just heard him speak and his joy is infectious.
Every other time, when I receive a notice that a recurring payment has been made from my checking account, I wish I had taken a moment to reconsider whether I still wanted that subscription. But when I got my renewal notice for Let’s Address This, my immediate reaction was “Thank goodness I didn’t let this one lapse.”
Similar feelings, I just considered pausing it and decided that if I don’t get a coffee out twice a month then I’m even. I typically only get 1 or 2 a week, so easy decision.
Clay I cannot tell you how much that means to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I love that joke at the end.
Yes, another happy ending!
:)