Carry on , bravely, Heather Cox-Richardson. A good insight about the Confederacy (I thought it was gone, dream on!) capturing the White House. That was evident in the Hegseth hearings. Let's help a few Republicans to vote no on the Hegseth nomination.
How do we help, Barbara? I have children, grandchildren and great grand children who all think that Trump is great and will not listen to me at all. I am surrounded by Staunch Republican neighbors, and only know one person who agrees with me, but we both keep our opinions quiet because it is literally not safe to voice them. Any suggestions?
That must be a difficult situation. I would seek out an organization such as the League of Women Voters or ask your trusted neighbor whom she confides in and make a little group to meet once a month and analyze the Trump agenda. It does help to have some support for what YOU think. Have you heard of Braver Angels? -- they give tools for dialogue between red and blue. Also if you are really brave, just ask what one of your neighbors sees in Trump that is so positive and listen politely. The bedrock is usually racism, fear of any differences (immigrants), trashing the "woke" (reevaluating our "history") agenda. Best of luck and courage.
Barbara, I appreciate your response, but you do not understand at all. This is Republican territory! Period! People around here would not care what either candidate thinks- it is Republican! When my parents were dividing property, they had well over 170 guns. My sister and brother were Republicans and I was not. As a result, I was given 2 guns, with them knowing full well that I had 3 children. I had to give up the one pistol I owned to make sure that my children did not know what jerks my parents were. Stop telling me how to fix it because you DO NOT UNDERSTAND! I am 75 years old and it has not changed since I was a child. It never will, and I will not be moving again, so it is what it is.
BARBARA, PLEASE DO NOT BACK OFF- JUST CHANGE YOUR TRAJECTORY A LITTLE. I NEED SUPPORT, JUST NOT ADVICE, BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A SINGLE PERSON ON EARTH WHO KNOWS MY SITUATION I have never been loved- my Mother told me as a child that I ruined her life by being born. I am now 75 and I need friends. Please just speak with me- do not tell me what to do or think, just let us get to know each other as people. Can we do that ?I think that you are a special person and I would really like to get to know you!
Maria, I believe you subscribe to my musings, not yet full on newsletters because I am not tech savvy enough to do so.
You have my support for what help it may be. I identify completely with your situation being told by my father that I ruined his life by being born! My family such as they are have discarded me as they are full blown MAGA crazy imbeciles. I am 77 and homebound with mobility impairments that limit completely my ability to leave my house without the help of my caretaker who happens to be a Black pastor of his own church. ⛪️ I reside in blood red SC and am completely stuck here with my darling stress relievers, 😽😽 Sophie and Claire. I am a cancer research nurse
retired here at the request of my family so they could assist when my disabilities became apparent. As is obvious, that was a decision I regret in every bone of my body (hindsight is so very clear.) I worked as a volunteer in animal rescue but those “friends” abandoned me quickly when my disabilities advanced and I was unable to help physically or donate more money to their rescues. I can ? talk if you like although my voice is leaving me too with other body parts!
Send me your email and perhaps we could prop up one another during this most harrowing time. Wait, think if I look at subscribers on line perhaps I can find you! 🕊️
I am sorry but I can not continue to have these exchanges. I hope you give yourself the love you deserve. We all need to love ourselves. I am proud of you for holding your own against those difficult family odds. Let's all listen to Heather. She is a bright light of reason and thoughtfulness. That helps
If you own a house, sell it and move to a decent part of the country. Live out the rest of your years with people who have decent values. It's a choice only you can make.
How does a democracy flourish when one party, of a two party system, wants to get rid of the other? That seems what the next administration wants. I have fear for our country, and for the future generations that we will have let down.
I know it must be a hassle to sit down and record these podcasts. I really appreciate it. I can (and do) read but hearing you "tell it" brings your messaging to a new level. Thanks.
I am a veteran from the post-Vietnam "New Army". There were a few guys like Pete Hegseth left in the service when I joined, guys who would pick on and make life difficult for other soldiers. Most like that left because there just wasn't the stomach for that from most GIs. Such a guy would never have made sergeant let alone officer. How could a line GI respect this guy? Would you die/kill for such a character?
I live in a rural area of Oregon, and I’m retired.
That Trump was re-elected scares me, even more frightening is that so many democrats did not vote in 2024 my belief is due to Kamala Harris being a woman in addition to a person of color
Just to remind everyone that he cheated (see gregpalast.com Vigilantes video), I sent this URL to several Democratic party web addresses and friends prior to the election. No one did anything. 1 million persons were removed from the voter rolls in TX and over 770,000 in GA. Other red states did similar cleanups. I am sure that the voter lists came from The Heritage Foundation.
Heather Cox-Richardson said it all with her final line on her 01-14 letter, " ...the confederate's descendents have captured the government of the United States". On Monday January 20th please join me and hopefully millions of other American's buy standing at your nearest government building, be it city hall, county court house at 1200 DC time to bear witness to the evil that is moving into our White House. Just a simple hand drawn sign or none at all, stand until the MAGA show is over if you are able, but even just 10 minutes of you time will do your heart and soul good.
Now more than ever, even more than when as a young Vietnam Veteran I returned to the states and protested, was arrested, against the American War on Vietnam, along with working to kick Nixon out. Well it worked then and even my old limping body is gearing up to the next battle against Fascism. BE SEEN STAND STRONG! David Porter Misso
Thank you for always bringing the historical perspective and analysis, and for speaking truth to power. Trump’s nominee to lead. The Dept. Of Defense is a cancer that will destroy the credibility of the United States. We need, as Citizens to take every action to stop his appointment.
It is always important to weave the historical record into the story. It all comes together in the anti-democratic and racist nature of Dixie. The failure of the Radical Republicans to impeach Johnson and maintain the occupation of the south has had terrible consequences for the Nation. The long fight to create a decent society is a noble one...hang in there.
I'm a paid subscriber, but the only thing I receive is a link to a podcast, which I don't want. I used to receive a daily email (in print form), before I subscribed. Now I receive nothing. Please help. judy@judy-henderson.com
Carry on , bravely, Heather Cox-Richardson. A good insight about the Confederacy (I thought it was gone, dream on!) capturing the White House. That was evident in the Hegseth hearings. Let's help a few Republicans to vote no on the Hegseth nomination.
How do we help, Barbara? I have children, grandchildren and great grand children who all think that Trump is great and will not listen to me at all. I am surrounded by Staunch Republican neighbors, and only know one person who agrees with me, but we both keep our opinions quiet because it is literally not safe to voice them. Any suggestions?
That must be a difficult situation. I would seek out an organization such as the League of Women Voters or ask your trusted neighbor whom she confides in and make a little group to meet once a month and analyze the Trump agenda. It does help to have some support for what YOU think. Have you heard of Braver Angels? -- they give tools for dialogue between red and blue. Also if you are really brave, just ask what one of your neighbors sees in Trump that is so positive and listen politely. The bedrock is usually racism, fear of any differences (immigrants), trashing the "woke" (reevaluating our "history") agenda. Best of luck and courage.
Barbara, I appreciate your response, but you do not understand at all. This is Republican territory! Period! People around here would not care what either candidate thinks- it is Republican! When my parents were dividing property, they had well over 170 guns. My sister and brother were Republicans and I was not. As a result, I was given 2 guns, with them knowing full well that I had 3 children. I had to give up the one pistol I owned to make sure that my children did not know what jerks my parents were. Stop telling me how to fix it because you DO NOT UNDERSTAND! I am 75 years old and it has not changed since I was a child. It never will, and I will not be moving again, so it is what it is.
OK, I will back off. This is beyond my pay-grade! Keep your courage and keep your one fellow Democrat for support.
BARBARA, PLEASE DO NOT BACK OFF- JUST CHANGE YOUR TRAJECTORY A LITTLE. I NEED SUPPORT, JUST NOT ADVICE, BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A SINGLE PERSON ON EARTH WHO KNOWS MY SITUATION I have never been loved- my Mother told me as a child that I ruined her life by being born. I am now 75 and I need friends. Please just speak with me- do not tell me what to do or think, just let us get to know each other as people. Can we do that ?I think that you are a special person and I would really like to get to know you!
Maria, I believe you subscribe to my musings, not yet full on newsletters because I am not tech savvy enough to do so.
You have my support for what help it may be. I identify completely with your situation being told by my father that I ruined his life by being born! My family such as they are have discarded me as they are full blown MAGA crazy imbeciles. I am 77 and homebound with mobility impairments that limit completely my ability to leave my house without the help of my caretaker who happens to be a Black pastor of his own church. ⛪️ I reside in blood red SC and am completely stuck here with my darling stress relievers, 😽😽 Sophie and Claire. I am a cancer research nurse
retired here at the request of my family so they could assist when my disabilities became apparent. As is obvious, that was a decision I regret in every bone of my body (hindsight is so very clear.) I worked as a volunteer in animal rescue but those “friends” abandoned me quickly when my disabilities advanced and I was unable to help physically or donate more money to their rescues. I can ? talk if you like although my voice is leaving me too with other body parts!
Send me your email and perhaps we could prop up one another during this most harrowing time. Wait, think if I look at subscribers on line perhaps I can find you! 🕊️
I am sorry but I can not continue to have these exchanges. I hope you give yourself the love you deserve. We all need to love ourselves. I am proud of you for holding your own against those difficult family odds. Let's all listen to Heather. She is a bright light of reason and thoughtfulness. That helps
If you own a house, sell it and move to a decent part of the country. Live out the rest of your years with people who have decent values. It's a choice only you can make.
WOW! This was an exceptionally powerful piece! Thank you Heather!
How does a democracy flourish when one party, of a two party system, wants to get rid of the other? That seems what the next administration wants. I have fear for our country, and for the future generations that we will have let down.
I know it must be a hassle to sit down and record these podcasts. I really appreciate it. I can (and do) read but hearing you "tell it" brings your messaging to a new level. Thanks.
I am a veteran from the post-Vietnam "New Army". There were a few guys like Pete Hegseth left in the service when I joined, guys who would pick on and make life difficult for other soldiers. Most like that left because there just wasn't the stomach for that from most GIs. Such a guy would never have made sergeant let alone officer. How could a line GI respect this guy? Would you die/kill for such a character?
dude....that's why god invented fraggin'....
Terrifically powerful presentation !! Thank you for your bravery and brilliance. Nailed it, on all counts!
I live in a rural area of Oregon, and I’m retired.
That Trump was re-elected scares me, even more frightening is that so many democrats did not vote in 2024 my belief is due to Kamala Harris being a woman in addition to a person of color
Hard to watch
Just to remind everyone that he cheated (see gregpalast.com Vigilantes video), I sent this URL to several Democratic party web addresses and friends prior to the election. No one did anything. 1 million persons were removed from the voter rolls in TX and over 770,000 in GA. Other red states did similar cleanups. I am sure that the voter lists came from The Heritage Foundation.
Heather Cox-Richardson said it all with her final line on her 01-14 letter, " ...the confederate's descendents have captured the government of the United States". On Monday January 20th please join me and hopefully millions of other American's buy standing at your nearest government building, be it city hall, county court house at 1200 DC time to bear witness to the evil that is moving into our White House. Just a simple hand drawn sign or none at all, stand until the MAGA show is over if you are able, but even just 10 minutes of you time will do your heart and soul good.
Now more than ever, even more than when as a young Vietnam Veteran I returned to the states and protested, was arrested, against the American War on Vietnam, along with working to kick Nixon out. Well it worked then and even my old limping body is gearing up to the next battle against Fascism. BE SEEN STAND STRONG! David Porter Misso
That Hegseth was not soundly rejected by most of the republican senators is a dreadful sign.
Never mind. I reloaded and got it all.
Thank you for always bringing the historical perspective and analysis, and for speaking truth to power. Trump’s nominee to lead. The Dept. Of Defense is a cancer that will destroy the credibility of the United States. We need, as Citizens to take every action to stop his appointment.
Dear Heather,
It is always important to weave the historical record into the story. It all comes together in the anti-democratic and racist nature of Dixie. The failure of the Radical Republicans to impeach Johnson and maintain the occupation of the south has had terrible consequences for the Nation. The long fight to create a decent society is a noble one...hang in there.
I'm a paid subscriber, but the only thing I receive is a link to a podcast, which I don't want. I used to receive a daily email (in print form), before I subscribed. Now I receive nothing. Please help. judy@judy-henderson.com
I'm hoping for access to print versions of your information since I don't process verbal ideas particularly well.
This last email is not heling