Thanks for the uplifting lists of accomplishments and other positive news concerning our democracy. I love TC in LA's piece"The Wind Has Changed". It is so well written and also inspiring. It does seem like something has changed for the positive for We The People and we must continue to stay informed and do good stuff every day to get us past the trying times we appear to be emerging from. We cannot rest on our laurels by any means though. Thanks again, Jess!
Thank you Jessica for such an uplifting and empowering read! Thats Another Fine Mess’ essay, The Wind of Change, not only gives me hope, but lays out a path where our democracy not only survives but flourishes despite Trump and his MAGA minions.
Americans have grown tired of the MAGA antics. MTG’s and LB’s desperate plays for attention have stopped being funny. Comer’s public displays of stupidity are getting old. They’re embarrassing and pathetic. Just look at all the pathetic people who have been churned out by Trump’s machinations: Giuliani, Vance, Weisselberg, Cohen, Barr, Meadows. Okay, I’m not listing them all. You get the gist.
Not even FOX News can stomach it anymore. Trump’s lying, orange, stanky (rumor has it) ass has been locked into a courtroom seat all week. He doesn’t look that attractive to many of his people now. I believe many Trump supporters are trying to quietly back away without drawing attention to themselves i.e. saving face. Sort of like MAGA Mike seeing that maybe supporting Russia is not the wisest career move right now and begging the Democrats to throw him a life preserver. I admit, I do get great enjoyment from this spectacle.
Perhaps, this election interference trial (I refuse to call it the hush money trial which just makes it sound seedy but defensible) has finally put a damper on everything. Of course, there will always be those few who refuse to admit defeat. I think many of them are my neighbors here in Alabama unfortunately.
A civil war is looking less and less likely thank goodness. Jessica, if you can convince this Alabamian living in this deeply red state that hope is warranted, then you’ve done your job well. This doesn’t mean I will stop fighting (because Alabama is more backwards than ever), but I’m forever grateful for everyone else that is fighting along side me.
Re JC's thought on comparing the world and the upheaval to a ship in the 'doldrums' where the winds and waves change rapidly. I suggest we are in a period where the old 'order' is breaking up, and the miserable political, populism, etc situation is people's fearful reaction to the cracking of their world (which rather worked nicely for them all their lives heretofor). This breakup of the 'old world' is always disruptive. Yes, I dearly hope the current Trumpian/populism will not be in control for (gag) 4 years but as other disruptions have shown, we can only 'speak our truth' to lies and wait it out with hope and faith in human evolution toward a better place. I read somewhere that the tipping point for positive change is 10% of the population. This evolutionary process is referred to in my birth-religion as the 'Kingdom of God'.
Thank you for all the positive news! Today I sent a message to my representative, Nick Langworthy NY -23rd District,who voted NO on Ukraine how despicable I thought his vote was to the people of NY State. He voted no along with the suck- up Elise Stefanik.
Aw, I always loved watching their friendly banter. God, I miss Barack but really happy to see Joe doing so much more than I ever thought possible!
Thanks for the uplifting lists of accomplishments and other positive news concerning our democracy. I love TC in LA's piece"The Wind Has Changed". It is so well written and also inspiring. It does seem like something has changed for the positive for We The People and we must continue to stay informed and do good stuff every day to get us past the trying times we appear to be emerging from. We cannot rest on our laurels by any means though. Thanks again, Jess!
Super-duper roundup, Jess. I feel lighter already ... and rarin' to go by calling my Senators tomorrow!!
Loved the Barack & Joe commercial (esp. the tasty fake coffee 😎😎). Let's have another stupendous week, friends❣️
Thank you Jessica for such an uplifting and empowering read! Thats Another Fine Mess’ essay, The Wind of Change, not only gives me hope, but lays out a path where our democracy not only survives but flourishes despite Trump and his MAGA minions.
Americans have grown tired of the MAGA antics. MTG’s and LB’s desperate plays for attention have stopped being funny. Comer’s public displays of stupidity are getting old. They’re embarrassing and pathetic. Just look at all the pathetic people who have been churned out by Trump’s machinations: Giuliani, Vance, Weisselberg, Cohen, Barr, Meadows. Okay, I’m not listing them all. You get the gist.
Not even FOX News can stomach it anymore. Trump’s lying, orange, stanky (rumor has it) ass has been locked into a courtroom seat all week. He doesn’t look that attractive to many of his people now. I believe many Trump supporters are trying to quietly back away without drawing attention to themselves i.e. saving face. Sort of like MAGA Mike seeing that maybe supporting Russia is not the wisest career move right now and begging the Democrats to throw him a life preserver. I admit, I do get great enjoyment from this spectacle.
Perhaps, this election interference trial (I refuse to call it the hush money trial which just makes it sound seedy but defensible) has finally put a damper on everything. Of course, there will always be those few who refuse to admit defeat. I think many of them are my neighbors here in Alabama unfortunately.
A civil war is looking less and less likely thank goodness. Jessica, if you can convince this Alabamian living in this deeply red state that hope is warranted, then you’ve done your job well. This doesn’t mean I will stop fighting (because Alabama is more backwards than ever), but I’m forever grateful for everyone else that is fighting along side me.
Re JC's thought on comparing the world and the upheaval to a ship in the 'doldrums' where the winds and waves change rapidly. I suggest we are in a period where the old 'order' is breaking up, and the miserable political, populism, etc situation is people's fearful reaction to the cracking of their world (which rather worked nicely for them all their lives heretofor). This breakup of the 'old world' is always disruptive. Yes, I dearly hope the current Trumpian/populism will not be in control for (gag) 4 years but as other disruptions have shown, we can only 'speak our truth' to lies and wait it out with hope and faith in human evolution toward a better place. I read somewhere that the tipping point for positive change is 10% of the population. This evolutionary process is referred to in my birth-religion as the 'Kingdom of God'.
Thanks! I haven’t seen so much good news in a long time. Loved the clip of Obama and Joe. What a great team!
Beautiful - Jess, your latest is just what we need to lift us up!
“Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) filed an amendment to name Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s office the “Neville Chamberlain Room.”
Does MTG even know who Neville
Chamberlain was?
The clip was great. You just can't fake a good sense of humor and camaraderie. Thanks.
Lots of good things happening! We can help to make difference!
Thank you for all the positive news! Today I sent a message to my representative, Nick Langworthy NY -23rd District,who voted NO on Ukraine how despicable I thought his vote was to the people of NY State. He voted no along with the suck- up Elise Stefanik.
I love these uplifting Sunday posts. Thank you.
Fabulous news all the way around, Jessica!
I did try the link to California’s wanton waters and it didn’t go through. Is there another way to get to that?
Yes, loved seeing Obama and Joe together again and the end was so funny. 😃
GO Bennie Thompson!
I am feeling more optimistic lately. Not slacking a bit in working for democracy though. You help!