I was beyond MAD the other day when I got another email from the DNC begging for donations, complaining about how this ugly bill got passed 50-50 with 'dangerous Vance's vote. Don't be a fool, he's dangerous. Damn, even the non profits are greedy assholes. But I knew this long ago. That's why it's always good to look at their financials and learn how their money is spent before committing your hard earned dollars.
I was fiery MAD at their timing. It seriously was the timing of the email that irked me so, the bill had just been pushed through again. I had been donating to Bernie and AOC and to a few others on a regular bases since they all have actionable plans. But I've avoided all the organizations like the plague.
I Open. I Read. I Delete, sometimes not even read. This was so DIFFERENT!! I'm am so MAD at the old school democrats (and I'm old), most of them are no better than the republicans at this point. Serious corruption has taken over both sides in our top government. Out of touch, greedy corrupt ass-wipes.
We are in serious trouble. I'm sad that your kids can't do soccer, but I do understand. My gg-babies are half Hispanic and live in Texas. I am worried sick they will get caught up with the ICE Gestapo while visiting their fathers family. I also am worried as I know they depend on SNAP food supplements to stretch their budgets.
What I did with this email fuckery, my actionable plan was to unsubscribe and report them as spam. When they asked why, I also told them why without holding back. I gave them my full five cents. I told them THEY HAVE FAILED, and most of them should retire and let the younger democrats who are in touch, more progressive take the lead. For me: I WILL NOT donate to another organization. From now on our (my) $$$ will only go to people. Human beings, not organizations. People with actionable plans, people who care, because that is what matters, humanity matters, our earth matters. WTF Hugs, D~
“We also have near enemies, the cynics and defeatists among us who in theory agree with our goals but in practice are forever sabotaging them by insisting that we cannot achieve them and we are naive to try. In fact, they often dispense more scorn and hostility on those who are trying than on the actual enemies. [¶]
When you don't assume the outcome, you recognize that you may be able to participate in shaping it; perhaps more participants might have further determined the outcome, which was decided by one tie-breaking vote from the vice-president.
That is the most basic tenet of hope, that the future is being made in the present, does not yet exist, and committing to it means a shrugging off of all the false prophets who as cynics, defeatists, and even optimists pretend that the future has already been decided.
I can't figure out how she can ...still or I should say Alaskans can still get SNAP if the rest of America can't . Isn't that discrimination ? I guess she doesn't realize how many guns are in Alaska . Watching your back in the wilderness isn't a good thing when you have a bullseye on it
I agree with you Walter. Living in Florida we had plenty of video of the orange Mussolini and Desist falling all over themselves visit Alligator Auswhich ( not sure of spelling). That is what it needs to be called as that might wake up a few folks about whaat is happening in real life and daylight if they know anything about Hitler. I feel so bad for your daughter but totally understand the need for safety right now. Keep you and your family safe.
The fear and fascist are real. It feels like a surreal life. I hate where are and am afraid, but not in terror like those targeted by this regime. With the additional funding for ICE, none of us will be safe. It's like their concentration camps, "alligator Alcatraz " is not lost on me. It is straight out of our sordid past that happened to black and brown people during slavery and Jim Crow. Slaves and especially babies were used as alligator bait. Among many other atrocities like skinning them for leather. Felon 47 was enjoying his visit too much. My stomach turned. These concentration camps, all of them, need to be shut down immediately and the humans released. They are inhumane!
I totally understand your daughter's reluctance to play. It's a shame she can't enjoy her life.
“We also have near enemies, the cynics and defeatists among us who in theory agree with our goals but in practice are forever sabotaging them by insisting that we cannot achieve them and we are naive to try. In fact, they often dispense more scorn and hostility on those who are trying than on the actual enemies.
When you don't assume the outcome, you recognize that you may be able to participate in shaping it; perhaps more participants might have further determined the outcome, which was decided by one tie-breaking vote from the vice-president.
That is the most basic tenet of hope, that the future is being made in the present, does not yet exist, and committing to it means a shrugging off of all the false prophets who as cynics, defeatists, and even optimists pretend that the future has already been decided.
But Akira Kurosawa created a movie in 1960 called "Warui yatsu hodo yoku nemuru." "The Bad Sleep Well" in English (or, alternately, The Wicked Sleep Well). Basically, a good man, whose father was a victim of villainous businessmen and was defenestrated, wants revenge on the men who did it. Without doing the whole recap, he manages to work his way into the inner circle of these same men. He thinks he can stop them, but ... I hate giving away a movie's end, so I won't. If anyone knows this movie or finds it (good public libraries often have it on hand) I would appreciate your opinion.
My point is, this movie is 65 years old and it could have been ripped from our present headlines.
I was beyond MAD the other day when I got another email from the DNC begging for donations, complaining about how this ugly bill got passed 50-50 with 'dangerous Vance's vote. Don't be a fool, he's dangerous. Damn, even the non profits are greedy assholes. But I knew this long ago. That's why it's always good to look at their financials and learn how their money is spent before committing your hard earned dollars.
I was fiery MAD at their timing. It seriously was the timing of the email that irked me so, the bill had just been pushed through again. I had been donating to Bernie and AOC and to a few others on a regular bases since they all have actionable plans. But I've avoided all the organizations like the plague.
I Open. I Read. I Delete, sometimes not even read. This was so DIFFERENT!! I'm am so MAD at the old school democrats (and I'm old), most of them are no better than the republicans at this point. Serious corruption has taken over both sides in our top government. Out of touch, greedy corrupt ass-wipes.
We are in serious trouble. I'm sad that your kids can't do soccer, but I do understand. My gg-babies are half Hispanic and live in Texas. I am worried sick they will get caught up with the ICE Gestapo while visiting their fathers family. I also am worried as I know they depend on SNAP food supplements to stretch their budgets.
What I did with this email fuckery, my actionable plan was to unsubscribe and report them as spam. When they asked why, I also told them why without holding back. I gave them my full five cents. I told them THEY HAVE FAILED, and most of them should retire and let the younger democrats who are in touch, more progressive take the lead. For me: I WILL NOT donate to another organization. From now on our (my) $$$ will only go to people. Human beings, not organizations. People with actionable plans, people who care, because that is what matters, humanity matters, our earth matters. WTF Hugs, D~
“We also have near enemies, the cynics and defeatists among us who in theory agree with our goals but in practice are forever sabotaging them by insisting that we cannot achieve them and we are naive to try. In fact, they often dispense more scorn and hostility on those who are trying than on the actual enemies. [¶]
When you don't assume the outcome, you recognize that you may be able to participate in shaping it; perhaps more participants might have further determined the outcome, which was decided by one tie-breaking vote from the vice-president.
That is the most basic tenet of hope, that the future is being made in the present, does not yet exist, and committing to it means a shrugging off of all the false prophets who as cynics, defeatists, and even optimists pretend that the future has already been decided.
Rebecca Solnit
I can't figure out how she can ...still or I should say Alaskans can still get SNAP if the rest of America can't . Isn't that discrimination ? I guess she doesn't realize how many guns are in Alaska . Watching your back in the wilderness isn't a good thing when you have a bullseye on it
I agree with you Walter. Living in Florida we had plenty of video of the orange Mussolini and Desist falling all over themselves visit Alligator Auswhich ( not sure of spelling). That is what it needs to be called as that might wake up a few folks about whaat is happening in real life and daylight if they know anything about Hitler. I feel so bad for your daughter but totally understand the need for safety right now. Keep you and your family safe.
The fear and fascist are real. It feels like a surreal life. I hate where are and am afraid, but not in terror like those targeted by this regime. With the additional funding for ICE, none of us will be safe. It's like their concentration camps, "alligator Alcatraz " is not lost on me. It is straight out of our sordid past that happened to black and brown people during slavery and Jim Crow. Slaves and especially babies were used as alligator bait. Among many other atrocities like skinning them for leather. Felon 47 was enjoying his visit too much. My stomach turned. These concentration camps, all of them, need to be shut down immediately and the humans released. They are inhumane!
I totally understand your daughter's reluctance to play. It's a shame she can't enjoy her life.
“We also have near enemies, the cynics and defeatists among us who in theory agree with our goals but in practice are forever sabotaging them by insisting that we cannot achieve them and we are naive to try. In fact, they often dispense more scorn and hostility on those who are trying than on the actual enemies.
When you don't assume the outcome, you recognize that you may be able to participate in shaping it; perhaps more participants might have further determined the outcome, which was decided by one tie-breaking vote from the vice-president.
That is the most basic tenet of hope, that the future is being made in the present, does not yet exist, and committing to it means a shrugging off of all the false prophets who as cynics, defeatists, and even optimists pretend that the future has already been decided.
Rebecca Solnit
Sleep. Good sleep, good conscience.
But Akira Kurosawa created a movie in 1960 called "Warui yatsu hodo yoku nemuru." "The Bad Sleep Well" in English (or, alternately, The Wicked Sleep Well). Basically, a good man, whose father was a victim of villainous businessmen and was defenestrated, wants revenge on the men who did it. Without doing the whole recap, he manages to work his way into the inner circle of these same men. He thinks he can stop them, but ... I hate giving away a movie's end, so I won't. If anyone knows this movie or finds it (good public libraries often have it on hand) I would appreciate your opinion.
My point is, this movie is 65 years old and it could have been ripped from our present headlines.