The word for me today is "Hopeful." Tuesday's results were much needed. If (and yes, it's still a big "IF") the Supreme Court finally stands up to Trump, I'll take it as another good portent for our democracy.
For the first time yesterday, I felt breathing room…sunshine in NY, a positive voting public and yes, as you point out, legal professionals daring to do their job. A tiny turning point? Hope so! Because there is too much abuse and cruelty going on.
On election night, an MSNBC reporter interviewed voters in Sacramento CA patiently - I’d say resolutely - standing in a long line to vote on Prop 50, CA’s redistricting proposal, as voting sites were closing (if in line at closing you can vote). He reported long lines all day. The ages and ethnicities of voters ran the full spectrum.
Prop 50 was a challenge to explain simply, as many of us learned writing postcards to voters. Yet people got what was at stake: restoring checks and balances in 2026 elections by having a fair shot at electing a U.S. Democratic House of Representatives. Bringing a gun to a gun fight, in an emergency for our democracy.
My hope comes from this: Voters right now seem ahead of the politicians. We the People have reminded ourselves we have power. This energy is more about stopping the MAGA-billionaire coup than embracing Democrats because of the label. Good candidates responding to the concerns of local constituents are electable. The Democratic Party might refresh its brand based on key foundational principles and commitment to the premise all politics are local.
"It's (the money) is supposed to be for war, not food." That may be the most boneheaded thing I have heard out of the press secretary's mouth. I refer her to Napoleon, who knew something about war. He said, "An army travels on its stomach." Bombing fishing boats doesn't count. Or am I confused? Is the country at war? Because I know there are hungry children and starving seniors in this country.
Thank you for your comprehensive summary of how out of balance our Constitution, Government and the people of the US are. As a nation we have been fragmented to the point where few people see the reality of our peril.
If the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariff argument, the duties already collected could be ruled unlawful — forcing the government to refund billions to importers and businesses, which would be a logistical and financial nightmare.
Any trade deals or negotiations made under those tariff threats would lose their leverage and legal foundation, effectively unraveling much of Trump’s claimed “deal-making” legacy and exposing the entire tariff strategy as economic blackmail built on a voided premise.
Yesterday’s results here in my far northern corner of California were heartening though the Magats were screaming in comments everywhere of being shut out of the system. I’m just hopeful that California Congressional District 1 might have a prayer of electing someone that doesn’t consider hanging a racist flag in his Congressional office decor. May the courts be diligent and attentive to the over reach of the organized crime crew and their compatriots in the White House.
Shakespeare's “The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.” is not a bad lawyer joke.
It is from Henry VI, Part 2 in the midst of a plot by Jack Cade and others to overthrow Henry and install Jack Cade as king of England. After Cade makes promises of prosperity and that the people will worship him, comes that famous line by Dick the Butcher, one of the conspirators. Those men knew what had to be done to ensure their success.
Well, they didn't kill all the lawyers, and the plot failed.
There is soothe to those words written centuries ago.
As the momentum grows…and it will…a country can see the damage done ..this hasn’t been him JUST in control close to a year ..it’s been 10 years..that’s a long siege. They won’t go quietly, and when Mother Hubbard Pantry is checked…the bones will lay bare.
"The Courts stepped in where conscience fails." Will we look back on this point in the history of this chaotic constitutional crisis, as the moment when the push back to executive overreach, plunder and treason, began? 🙏
The word for me today is "Hopeful." Tuesday's results were much needed. If (and yes, it's still a big "IF") the Supreme Court finally stands up to Trump, I'll take it as another good portent for our democracy.
Though I still won't trust 'em.
Same here!
Once again, thank you for your insight and incredible way with words.
For the first time yesterday, I felt breathing room…sunshine in NY, a positive voting public and yes, as you point out, legal professionals daring to do their job. A tiny turning point? Hope so! Because there is too much abuse and cruelty going on.
On election night, an MSNBC reporter interviewed voters in Sacramento CA patiently - I’d say resolutely - standing in a long line to vote on Prop 50, CA’s redistricting proposal, as voting sites were closing (if in line at closing you can vote). He reported long lines all day. The ages and ethnicities of voters ran the full spectrum.
Prop 50 was a challenge to explain simply, as many of us learned writing postcards to voters. Yet people got what was at stake: restoring checks and balances in 2026 elections by having a fair shot at electing a U.S. Democratic House of Representatives. Bringing a gun to a gun fight, in an emergency for our democracy.
My hope comes from this: Voters right now seem ahead of the politicians. We the People have reminded ourselves we have power. This energy is more about stopping the MAGA-billionaire coup than embracing Democrats because of the label. Good candidates responding to the concerns of local constituents are electable. The Democratic Party might refresh its brand based on key foundational principles and commitment to the premise all politics are local.
"It's (the money) is supposed to be for war, not food." That may be the most boneheaded thing I have heard out of the press secretary's mouth. I refer her to Napoleon, who knew something about war. He said, "An army travels on its stomach." Bombing fishing boats doesn't count. Or am I confused? Is the country at war? Because I know there are hungry children and starving seniors in this country.
And SNAP funds are coming by way of Frenchman’s Bend in a wagon pulled by two mules.
Thank you for your comprehensive summary of how out of balance our Constitution, Government and the people of the US are. As a nation we have been fragmented to the point where few people see the reality of our peril.
If the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariff argument, the duties already collected could be ruled unlawful — forcing the government to refund billions to importers and businesses, which would be a logistical and financial nightmare.
Any trade deals or negotiations made under those tariff threats would lose their leverage and legal foundation, effectively unraveling much of Trump’s claimed “deal-making” legacy and exposing the entire tariff strategy as economic blackmail built on a voided premise.
it's all good...
Yesterday’s results here in my far northern corner of California were heartening though the Magats were screaming in comments everywhere of being shut out of the system. I’m just hopeful that California Congressional District 1 might have a prayer of electing someone that doesn’t consider hanging a racist flag in his Congressional office decor. May the courts be diligent and attentive to the over reach of the organized crime crew and their compatriots in the White House.
The glimmer of hope ignited after Tuesday's Democratic wins continues to flicker dimly in the darkness.
Shakespeare's “The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.” is not a bad lawyer joke.
It is from Henry VI, Part 2 in the midst of a plot by Jack Cade and others to overthrow Henry and install Jack Cade as king of England. After Cade makes promises of prosperity and that the people will worship him, comes that famous line by Dick the Butcher, one of the conspirators. Those men knew what had to be done to ensure their success.
Well, they didn't kill all the lawyers, and the plot failed.
There is soothe to those words written centuries ago.
As the momentum grows…and it will…a country can see the damage done ..this hasn’t been him JUST in control close to a year ..it’s been 10 years..that’s a long siege. They won’t go quietly, and when Mother Hubbard Pantry is checked…the bones will lay bare.
Don’t let this happen again.
"The Courts stepped in where conscience fails." Will we look back on this point in the history of this chaotic constitutional crisis, as the moment when the push back to executive overreach, plunder and treason, began? 🙏