Fifteen years ago, when our daughter was in DC for her senior year at GW, she and I went to Jon Stewart’s and Stephen Colbert’s live Rally for Sanity and/or Fear - the title referring to their nightly comedy shows taking down the hypocrisy and sabotage of truth and reason that characterized the GOP even then.
How much further into the abyss of insanity and reasons to fear we’ve fallen since then - as today’s Geddry rundown based on truth and reason shows.
And now they’re going after these courageous, brilliant comedians who expose Trump’s derangement and the rabid loyalists who lick his boots.
These newsletters are in the satirist vein - the horrors of what’s real and true served with wit and satirical punches. How long before the Substack and online worlds are targeted?
It’s up to us, as much as reasonably possible, to protest, vote, actively engage as volunteers and - yes - donate even in small amounts to anti-MAGA candidates and organizations on the front line. October 18 is on the calendar: No Kings.
Julie, Me too. And I am there and yes we can. But my worst nightmare is the morning we wake up to no internet. No social media. Nothing but a blank screen maybe with a scary message like, "We will return when we are ready." And when I let that idea spool out, it is horrifying... So yes let's rally rally for sanity and let's leave fear behind. Fear is an emotion someone called imagination run amok. No fear, no kings.
So…what are people to do in a country without competent leadership? Or ANY Leadership? Does it all sound like every ‘man’ for himself ? Yet?
The supposed entrusted are able to fantasize the reality serving their ego …not in any way we.the people, except for those lining up for their bags of cash payoffs. As was intended ..remember “we’re going to be so rich”?
Sorta a different ‘concept’ now, huh?
The fun has been thwarted a few more daily stand to object..not that that makes the hill to climb , as the reveal is… the administration does with “never mind it’ll be just a little pain “ soon over..in two weeks likely!
It’s late, sorry, been a busy day folks, but Marz would like my stint I’m doing caring for some distant relatives for a neighbor for another week. Home front still gets a lick and promise , chores don’t wait ya know, and found a rent, a solution for a client , man the prices of housing ..I’ve been looking for months! geesh!
Hope it was a great weekend folks , time to catch yer breath and thanking all the ER personnel /shift workers holding the wheel. 👏 including ‘our Mary’.☺️
As a British citizen, I worry about the state of the USA. Thank you for bringing us the reality. I copy many of your paragraphs to my international Facebook feed because they are too relevant to ignore.
"Between Golf Swings" is the perfect title for a book on bad leadership.
"Sanity on Back Order" is a book about those of us suffering under the Trump regime.
I have to laugh at something, right?
“Auditioning For God” works too!
Mary's writing is a smorgasbord of imagery, said a retired English teacher. I heart it.
Thank you for making me laugh my way out of fear!
So glad you and Marz had some family time yesterday. Please take good care and stay safe!
We all look forward to your letters.
I’ll second that !🫶
Fifteen years ago, when our daughter was in DC for her senior year at GW, she and I went to Jon Stewart’s and Stephen Colbert’s live Rally for Sanity and/or Fear - the title referring to their nightly comedy shows taking down the hypocrisy and sabotage of truth and reason that characterized the GOP even then.
How much further into the abyss of insanity and reasons to fear we’ve fallen since then - as today’s Geddry rundown based on truth and reason shows.
And now they’re going after these courageous, brilliant comedians who expose Trump’s derangement and the rabid loyalists who lick his boots.
These newsletters are in the satirist vein - the horrors of what’s real and true served with wit and satirical punches. How long before the Substack and online worlds are targeted?
It’s up to us, as much as reasonably possible, to protest, vote, actively engage as volunteers and - yes - donate even in small amounts to anti-MAGA candidates and organizations on the front line. October 18 is on the calendar: No Kings.
Julie, Me too. And I am there and yes we can. But my worst nightmare is the morning we wake up to no internet. No social media. Nothing but a blank screen maybe with a scary message like, "We will return when we are ready." And when I let that idea spool out, it is horrifying... So yes let's rally rally for sanity and let's leave fear behind. Fear is an emotion someone called imagination run amok. No fear, no kings.
The reason he doesn't know is because he is a PINO. The real people behind the presidency have been informed and are doing nothing.
So…what are people to do in a country without competent leadership? Or ANY Leadership? Does it all sound like every ‘man’ for himself ? Yet?
The supposed entrusted are able to fantasize the reality serving their ego …not in any way we.the people, except for those lining up for their bags of cash payoffs. As was intended ..remember “we’re going to be so rich”?
Sorta a different ‘concept’ now, huh?
The fun has been thwarted a few more daily stand to object..not that that makes the hill to climb , as the reveal is… the administration does with “never mind it’ll be just a little pain “ soon over..in two weeks likely!
Hello?
It’s late, sorry, been a busy day folks, but Marz would like my stint I’m doing caring for some distant relatives for a neighbor for another week. Home front still gets a lick and promise , chores don’t wait ya know, and found a rent, a solution for a client , man the prices of housing ..I’ve been looking for months! geesh!
Hope it was a great weekend folks , time to catch yer breath and thanking all the ER personnel /shift workers holding the wheel. 👏 including ‘our Mary’.☺️
Thanks, Mary!
I wonder how many MAGAts have quietly decided to jump ship and abandon Trump and the entire GOP...?
With any luck, millions.
As a British citizen, I worry about the state of the USA. Thank you for bringing us the reality. I copy many of your paragraphs to my international Facebook feed because they are too relevant to ignore.