I so agree. Those of us in states where dissension is met with draconian measures need to take this especially to heart and muster courage to discuss all of this within our communities and not stick our heads in the sand. Thanks for always being willing to speak up, Mike, and setting an example.
Mike!!! Yes!! THIS is the message we need. I work with immigrants of all statuses and am amazed by the courage they are showing in the current climate. Thanks for a stirring reminder to me to continue to be brave too!
When people stand up to the ICE bullies and show solidarity, those pussies usually get back in their unmarked cars and leave! Too bad they are now starting to use tasers and even guns! This is now truly a facist state.
This is exactly what people need to hear right now. Political power rests with swing voters, independents and moderates. To overcome Trump and Trumpism we have to have an inspiring and viable vision of the future. That vision won’t come from swing voters or moderates. So the trick is to address income inequality, a loopholed tax system, a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over health, disinformation re climate change, etc. The progressive left has those answers but the way they package and frame them allows the right to willfully misrepresent them as crackpot at best and communism at worst. The most effective thing never Trump former Republicans can do is work in coalition with the progressive left to develop their concepts into doable, viable, common sense solutions. That means the progressives will have to put aside purity tests and demands for perfection in order to start moving the majority of the nation in their policy direction. Overcoming fear is vital, giving us something to fight for gives that new found courage direction and purpose.
I so agree. Those of us in states where dissension is met with draconian measures need to take this especially to heart and muster courage to discuss all of this within our communities and not stick our heads in the sand. Thanks for always being willing to speak up, Mike, and setting an example.
Mike!!! Yes!! THIS is the message we need. I work with immigrants of all statuses and am amazed by the courage they are showing in the current climate. Thanks for a stirring reminder to me to continue to be brave too!
Rock on Mike Madrid!!
Franklin D. Roosevelt is my political hero, Mike. The way you revere Reagan is how I revere FDR.
We cannot let fear guide us. We must persevere and overcome.
When people stand up to the ICE bullies and show solidarity, those pussies usually get back in their unmarked cars and leave! Too bad they are now starting to use tasers and even guns! This is now truly a facist state.
This is exactly what people need to hear right now. Political power rests with swing voters, independents and moderates. To overcome Trump and Trumpism we have to have an inspiring and viable vision of the future. That vision won’t come from swing voters or moderates. So the trick is to address income inequality, a loopholed tax system, a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over health, disinformation re climate change, etc. The progressive left has those answers but the way they package and frame them allows the right to willfully misrepresent them as crackpot at best and communism at worst. The most effective thing never Trump former Republicans can do is work in coalition with the progressive left to develop their concepts into doable, viable, common sense solutions. That means the progressives will have to put aside purity tests and demands for perfection in order to start moving the majority of the nation in their policy direction. Overcoming fear is vital, giving us something to fight for gives that new found courage direction and purpose.
Great perspective. I needed this today!
For Dune fans, FDR is joined by the The Bene Gesserit in their Litany Against Fear:
"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing."
Right on, Mike. You’ve been standing up to fear your whole life. Keep inspiring us to join you.