Good morning Rowshan. Now that the former is no longer president, I can indulge my total angst at how he trashed the esteem and regard of the Office of President. And I’m not sure when a common respect for that highest office will be renewed again. To see what politicians will do in a current moment of governance to secure, not the healt…
Good morning Rowshan. Now that the former is no longer president, I can indulge my total angst at how he trashed the esteem and regard of the Office of President. And I’m not sure when a common respect for that highest office will be renewed again. To see what politicians will do in a current moment of governance to secure, not the health safety and welfare of their constituents but future votes in an election, is way beyond the pale. The state of Florida sits back and just watches DeSantis campaign for the Oval Office in 2024 without much of a thought of even the governor’s race next year. And his supporters and wingmen in the legislature? More and more bills and orders just to highlight the continuing Trump agenda. Well, really, the agenda of those thinking to decide what we are to be as a nation.
I look to the people but do not find outrage or direct defiance. It’s more a smoldering apathy at the state of things.
I’m thinking about this pretty deeply as summer wanes and I’m looking at things harvested this year besides gardens and crops. Fall is almost upon us. I see the pumpkin frappes and lattes already at the coffee kiosk. People here in Florida are good at pretending all is really ok somehow in spite of the deafening sound of bullsh*t in the air. Americans are so good at finding that hollow optimism.
I am so sorry, Christine! It's the apathy that is so distressing in the first instance, and then, the "hollow optimism." How can we open their eyes and infuse them with proper rage at the indignity of their plight?
As discussed above and following suggestions about the organizations available, we are “taking to the streets” in a different way. Just the increase of effort generated on this forum through sharing…calling, writing postcards and letters, staying informed, participating locally with League of Women Voters for example, attending local board and commission meeting listening in or participating in a podcast….action will counter despair. It’s the only way.
We know that through our years of teaching students. Best form of representation.
IMO the former guy unleashed not only the white supremacist/domestic terrorism groups, but the anti-government factions that had not been participating in the political process. He installed people diametrically opposed to the mission of cabinet level departments, and attacked foe and friend alike in his usual bullying manner (creating derogatory nicknames for everyone). When the GOP embraced QAnon, admitted they had no platform except fealty to the one who was saying out loud he wanted to stay in power and pass the position on to his children in an autocratic or monarchy-style departure from democracy, and then entrench in obstruction rather than offer solutions, policies, or aid even to their own constituents, then it was clear that rather than yield power to the majority rule they were going to burn the whole system down instead.
I recently moved from CA and having a house built in Bradenton (why is a different conversation and has nothing to do with the state but my own personal situation). I'm desperately seeking involvement and sanity. I joined local Dem club but disappointed so far in the lack of action. I could use some suggestions, if you are so willing. Thanks!
Good morning Rowshan. Now that the former is no longer president, I can indulge my total angst at how he trashed the esteem and regard of the Office of President. And I’m not sure when a common respect for that highest office will be renewed again. To see what politicians will do in a current moment of governance to secure, not the health safety and welfare of their constituents but future votes in an election, is way beyond the pale. The state of Florida sits back and just watches DeSantis campaign for the Oval Office in 2024 without much of a thought of even the governor’s race next year. And his supporters and wingmen in the legislature? More and more bills and orders just to highlight the continuing Trump agenda. Well, really, the agenda of those thinking to decide what we are to be as a nation.
I look to the people but do not find outrage or direct defiance. It’s more a smoldering apathy at the state of things.
I’m thinking about this pretty deeply as summer wanes and I’m looking at things harvested this year besides gardens and crops. Fall is almost upon us. I see the pumpkin frappes and lattes already at the coffee kiosk. People here in Florida are good at pretending all is really ok somehow in spite of the deafening sound of bullsh*t in the air. Americans are so good at finding that hollow optimism.
I am so sorry, Christine! It's the apathy that is so distressing in the first instance, and then, the "hollow optimism." How can we open their eyes and infuse them with proper rage at the indignity of their plight?
Only way to do that Rowshan is action.
As discussed above and following suggestions about the organizations available, we are “taking to the streets” in a different way. Just the increase of effort generated on this forum through sharing…calling, writing postcards and letters, staying informed, participating locally with League of Women Voters for example, attending local board and commission meeting listening in or participating in a podcast….action will counter despair. It’s the only way.
We know that through our years of teaching students. Best form of representation.
and the most powerful form of teaching is by example.
IMO the former guy unleashed not only the white supremacist/domestic terrorism groups, but the anti-government factions that had not been participating in the political process. He installed people diametrically opposed to the mission of cabinet level departments, and attacked foe and friend alike in his usual bullying manner (creating derogatory nicknames for everyone). When the GOP embraced QAnon, admitted they had no platform except fealty to the one who was saying out loud he wanted to stay in power and pass the position on to his children in an autocratic or monarchy-style departure from democracy, and then entrench in obstruction rather than offer solutions, policies, or aid even to their own constituents, then it was clear that rather than yield power to the majority rule they were going to burn the whole system down instead.
Groups burning the system down must be prosecuted. That is the first obligation of our government.
I recently moved from CA and having a house built in Bradenton (why is a different conversation and has nothing to do with the state but my own personal situation). I'm desperately seeking involvement and sanity. I joined local Dem club but disappointed so far in the lack of action. I could use some suggestions, if you are so willing. Thanks!
Good morning, Rose. Manatee Co League of Women Voters is a great start.
Done! Thank you Christine.