Yes, Donald is nuts. It's obvious he's not running things...by now we can even see who is.
But our congressional reps are more afraid of him than they are of us. With good reason--we are threatening to vote them out, but we're not threatening to kill them!
This is no way to run politics. If people can't be civil, we need better laws. Fat chance of getting them, tho.
Ditto what @Janet Blau said. It is so hard to keep one’s spirits up and think things will ever get better (especially in Deep Red Texas.) Thanks for inspiring us to look forward and be the change we wish to see.
I also want to add a solution to fighting TrumpMuskCo’s fascism, from Substack writer Walter Rhein, that helps me and one I can wholeheartedly endorse & follow:
“The proper way to fight fascism has been staring us right in the face the whole time.
Bernie
Alexandria
Jasmine
Stop asking for a leader to emerge.
Follow the ones that are already out there working for us.”
Such a perfect opening statement.
Noel et al
I thought this piece from the Oz Guardian might give you some insight into the disgust/rage your former friends are feeling!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/19/the-impact-of-trump-20-on-australia-is-evidence-of-how-american-we-suddenly-arent
Yes, Donald is nuts. It's obvious he's not running things...by now we can even see who is.
But our congressional reps are more afraid of him than they are of us. With good reason--we are threatening to vote them out, but we're not threatening to kill them!
This is no way to run politics. If people can't be civil, we need better laws. Fat chance of getting them, tho.
Ditto what @Janet Blau said. It is so hard to keep one’s spirits up and think things will ever get better (especially in Deep Red Texas.) Thanks for inspiring us to look forward and be the change we wish to see.
I also want to add a solution to fighting TrumpMuskCo’s fascism, from Substack writer Walter Rhein, that helps me and one I can wholeheartedly endorse & follow:
“The proper way to fight fascism has been staring us right in the face the whole time.
Bernie
Alexandria
Jasmine
Stop asking for a leader to emerge.
Follow the ones that are already out there working for us.”
Hey Noel, Thank you for your inspiring words. I feel so beaten down every day and I need to hear your voice to go on.
Just checked out the 5calls.org app and contacted my cowardly congressman