We, (the people who are opposed to the neofacism that is presently controlling our government,) are going to have to do something new, something different if we are to have any hope of restoring the democratic values that have been destroyed in our country.
Yeah, Trump and his minions are doing all they can do to make as many people unhappy as they possibly can. Problem is the right wing has an effective propaganda apparatus that counters much of the blame that should rightfully fall on them. Add to this the fact that much of the pain that will come as a consequence of the Big Bad Bill won't be felt until 2027, after the next mid-term elections.
If things continue as they are the Democrats will probably win both the Senate and the House of Representatives, but not with enough of a margin to effect meaningful change and reform. Democrats will most likely win the 2028 Presidential Election, but without a super majority in congress that President will also not be able to implement significant change and reform. In 2032 we will very likely be in exactly the same position we are in today, only with a much weakened economy and an even more fragile society.
We need to take a lesson from the Old Testament in the Christian Bible, the story of David and Goliath. David did NOT attempt to fight Goliath on Goliath's terms. He chose not to do traditional battle with the giant. His King offered him his armor and sword so that he could, but David knew that if he did, he would lose. So, David used artillery. He knocked Goliath in the head with a stone, then walked over to the stunned giant, took his sword away from him and and cut his head off. That is what we need to do to the neofacists.
How are we going to do this? Well, we are supposed to be the smart ones in this war. Let's use our brains. I doubt there is going to be a single solution because we're being attacked, (and defeated,) at multiple levels and in numerous different ways. We need to create a forum where different solutions can be explored and supported. We need to open our minds to the possibilities that exist. We need to quit relying on what did, and very often didn't work for us in the past.
I will start with this suggestion. Let's start telling stories that glorify empathy and caring and vilify greed and bullying. Lets start describing the people who are behind our present administration as the greedy villains they really are. Lets do this in books, magazines, social media, television, theatre and any other way that we can. We desperately need our own Upton Sinclair today.
Most Americans don't form their perspectives from first-hand experience. Instead they are shaped by the stories they hear, see and read. Stories that are repeated by friends, clergy, and people they admire. Bias and perspective are seldom shaped in news snippets and on social media, but they are supported there.
We need to recruit authors, script writers and raconteurs to create these stories that will shape public opinion. We need to recruit literary agents, editors, acquisition editors, publishers, producers and directors to turn these stories into books, articles, films, plays and television shows. We need to leverage the advantages we posses to shape a new American narrative.
And we need to create an alternative version of Project 2025. One with a mission statement that values equality for all, respect for nature, freedom of choice, zero waste economy, etc. Mary, did a simple bullet list at one time in an earlier post that really struck me, that resembled something like the mission statement I'm imagining.
Have y'all heard of the FORWARD PARTY? It is an alternative to the binary system. I saw one in our state of UT. https://www.utahforwardparty.org/values They also support rank voting.
I have no doubt Substack writers and the commentary have done excellent jobs thus far, and will continue. That we share as widely as possible , by social media, by mouth, even print the articles, make copies , insert and distribute randomly ..
The fact is they -those people who are ‘on the other side ‘ -are going to be bit , and hard TOO!
It will take longer but it’s written in ‘those cards ‘😉
Many of us didn’t predict the detail, but knew this was what would happen. So it’s not shocking so much as pathetic. Personally it took a lot longer than I anticipated ..and the rights won along the way were spectacular….’they’ again LOST THEM TOO…just hasn’t dawned on them .
It will.
Yes some will evade the long arm of the law , get rich, go into hiding likely, and always be looking over the shoulder. Many will spend years behind bars…eventually.
More of the details ‘ come out’ daily, the particulars /the parts conveniently not newsworthy but which dig into that deep abyss where cockroaches scurry instinctively, much thanks to dogged pursuit of truth Mary, your stories , your weave is talent. Market this good read, folks.
Superman was created in 1938 and quickly became an iconic warrior for “truth, justice and the American way” in a world torn by fascism and tyranny. Other imaginary superheroes followed in the next four years.
I now understand the yearning of that time for a “good” strongman/person to sweep in and save us and the world from the masters of hate and destruction. Sadly, it’s not going to happen.
It takes effort and patience to find the leaders and niches of engagement to keep up a long fight for a better future than the dark vision of Trump and his malignant circle of fascists and techno-nihilists. It’s still human to hope a magic savior will fell them, and I do.
We, (the people who are opposed to the neofacism that is presently controlling our government,) are going to have to do something new, something different if we are to have any hope of restoring the democratic values that have been destroyed in our country.
Yeah, Trump and his minions are doing all they can do to make as many people unhappy as they possibly can. Problem is the right wing has an effective propaganda apparatus that counters much of the blame that should rightfully fall on them. Add to this the fact that much of the pain that will come as a consequence of the Big Bad Bill won't be felt until 2027, after the next mid-term elections.
If things continue as they are the Democrats will probably win both the Senate and the House of Representatives, but not with enough of a margin to effect meaningful change and reform. Democrats will most likely win the 2028 Presidential Election, but without a super majority in congress that President will also not be able to implement significant change and reform. In 2032 we will very likely be in exactly the same position we are in today, only with a much weakened economy and an even more fragile society.
We need to take a lesson from the Old Testament in the Christian Bible, the story of David and Goliath. David did NOT attempt to fight Goliath on Goliath's terms. He chose not to do traditional battle with the giant. His King offered him his armor and sword so that he could, but David knew that if he did, he would lose. So, David used artillery. He knocked Goliath in the head with a stone, then walked over to the stunned giant, took his sword away from him and and cut his head off. That is what we need to do to the neofacists.
How are we going to do this? Well, we are supposed to be the smart ones in this war. Let's use our brains. I doubt there is going to be a single solution because we're being attacked, (and defeated,) at multiple levels and in numerous different ways. We need to create a forum where different solutions can be explored and supported. We need to open our minds to the possibilities that exist. We need to quit relying on what did, and very often didn't work for us in the past.
I will start with this suggestion. Let's start telling stories that glorify empathy and caring and vilify greed and bullying. Lets start describing the people who are behind our present administration as the greedy villains they really are. Lets do this in books, magazines, social media, television, theatre and any other way that we can. We desperately need our own Upton Sinclair today.
Most Americans don't form their perspectives from first-hand experience. Instead they are shaped by the stories they hear, see and read. Stories that are repeated by friends, clergy, and people they admire. Bias and perspective are seldom shaped in news snippets and on social media, but they are supported there.
We need to recruit authors, script writers and raconteurs to create these stories that will shape public opinion. We need to recruit literary agents, editors, acquisition editors, publishers, producers and directors to turn these stories into books, articles, films, plays and television shows. We need to leverage the advantages we posses to shape a new American narrative.
Dave Hamby
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And we need to create an alternative version of Project 2025. One with a mission statement that values equality for all, respect for nature, freedom of choice, zero waste economy, etc. Mary, did a simple bullet list at one time in an earlier post that really struck me, that resembled something like the mission statement I'm imagining.
Have y'all heard of the FORWARD PARTY? It is an alternative to the binary system. I saw one in our state of UT. https://www.utahforwardparty.org/values They also support rank voting.
Our elected super man…lies, threats and tyranny!
I have no doubt Substack writers and the commentary have done excellent jobs thus far, and will continue. That we share as widely as possible , by social media, by mouth, even print the articles, make copies , insert and distribute randomly ..
The fact is they -those people who are ‘on the other side ‘ -are going to be bit , and hard TOO!
It will take longer but it’s written in ‘those cards ‘😉
Many of us didn’t predict the detail, but knew this was what would happen. So it’s not shocking so much as pathetic. Personally it took a lot longer than I anticipated ..and the rights won along the way were spectacular….’they’ again LOST THEM TOO…just hasn’t dawned on them .
It will.
Yes some will evade the long arm of the law , get rich, go into hiding likely, and always be looking over the shoulder. Many will spend years behind bars…eventually.
More of the details ‘ come out’ daily, the particulars /the parts conveniently not newsworthy but which dig into that deep abyss where cockroaches scurry instinctively, much thanks to dogged pursuit of truth Mary, your stories , your weave is talent. Market this good read, folks.
Superman was created in 1938 and quickly became an iconic warrior for “truth, justice and the American way” in a world torn by fascism and tyranny. Other imaginary superheroes followed in the next four years.
I now understand the yearning of that time for a “good” strongman/person to sweep in and save us and the world from the masters of hate and destruction. Sadly, it’s not going to happen.
It takes effort and patience to find the leaders and niches of engagement to keep up a long fight for a better future than the dark vision of Trump and his malignant circle of fascists and techno-nihilists. It’s still human to hope a magic savior will fell them, and I do.