This is just another day of sorrow, embarrassment, powerlessness, dread, disgust, disillusionment, undeserved abuse, debasement, and most of all, betrayal of everything we ever were taught about what it means to be American. The Pledge of Allegiance, written by a clergyman, is a lie through and through. I never want to hear the National Anthem sung ever again. Poor Francis Scott Key. We have been made unworthy by the ever present greedy white men who use religion as their primary weapon of oppression.
I have never felt more worthy and ready to fight in my over 50 years as an American voter. This is where we either give up and cower or we fight. Far too many Americans have never had to face down an enemy of Democracy. It is our turn. The time for grief is over.
I stand as a proud American. There are more of us than them. And we will win.
This spam appears everywhere here, always under a different alias. I report it every time I see it. But - thank you for saying exactly what I am thinking as I flag and report it. Who are these revolting bots? Rhetorical. Please don't try to tell me.
Hey! Thanks for this news. I have no idea why these "Kim Clinton" types/bots even bother to show up. No one greets them with open arms here. We are not to be assaulted with ... well, let's be blunt ... 🐂💩 BULLSHIT. This is a place where we can believe we all could be friends in real life, give a shoulder, a hug, a back pat, and so on. Trying to peddle dreck to us is an insult to this community. 💞
I STAND WITH YOU!! We all need to remember the quote from Thomas Paine in "The American Crisis"
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated."
I'm 78 Y/O and have voted since I was 21. I will NEVER capitulate to maga (small case for a purpose) and the sycophants in Congress. It's time to get busy, get to work, and donate whenever possible for the '26 campaign to take the House and Senate back to the people who really believe in democracy. I did not point to a party for a reason, there are some R's who are nauseated by trump and what he's done. I hope everyone has a Happy 4th of July!
Yes, Thank you, Barbara! There are more of us than them. This regime works hard to make us feel powerless as they want us to surrender, but they are outnumbered by the millions. I have been protesting, writing letters, making calls, to our senators, representatives (even in other states), as well as the Supreme Court. I'm not done. It IS our turn!
66 years here, and good night what is happening is unconsciousable and definitely unbelievable. I do vow to do the best that I can in protest of this atrocity and the debasement of my country. Thank you Barbara for doing what you can do.
I hope you are right. Right now I just feel really tired of fighting for people who got what they voted for. I wish the DNC had some courage and would have had a similar press conference where instead of the cheering trump fans in Iowa they had a huge audience of the folks who will be cut off medicaid, who will have children going hungry, who will not have any services for their child who has a disability in school, and farmers who have no buyers for their crops. But it seems to me the DNC does pretty much nothing except maybe have someone do an interview on some TV station. On the other hand I am not at all tired of helping the good folks in Ukraine!
Thank you for this post, it describes exactly how I feel today. I won’t be celebrating today, today is for mourning, tomorrow will be for fighting again. You know their next goal will be making sure they stay in office.
They couldn't disenfranchise us even when they had the law behind them, so what makes anyone think that they can disenfranchise us now?
In order to make all the things they are threatening work, they will have to indoctrinate an entire generation of kids without a fight. That's at least 10 years of indoctrination with no one fighting against it, with everyone giving up.
We have never "all" given up. We have never "all" given in. Why do we even put out in the World that it is a possibility that we "all" ever will? AND - the "never giver uppers!" (sounds like a Bounty commercial) outnumber the loud, noisy threateners who have cameras follow them everywhere and film every poop they take.
Well, we have social media too - and we should be using it to its fullest extent as long as we do have it - and at which point it is no longer available, should that happen, then we regroup in an old fashioned underground.
I, for one, am not ever going to give up! I was beaten repeatedly when I was three years old because I wouldn't pick up toys! At the age of 12, my brother was given free reign to "force" me to do the dishes. He did try through bodily force and inflicting pain on me, but that, too, failed. Several things came out of that - my mother never beat me again because she knew that she would have to do severe damage and bodily injury and she had no idea just how far she'd have to beat me to get submission (it never would have happened). 2) My brother learned that he would have to do bodily injury and wasn't sure that I would comply even after that - which I would not have, AND - I haven't gotten any "less" stubborn with age, and I've been around a few decades to say the least. I'm in fact more determined and would rather die than give in.
So, I'm not giving up or giving in even if everything goes absolutely to hell. I'll die first! And I'm pretty sure there are many millions more like me in this Country - yes! Millions... who feel the same way, believe the same thing, and are ready to die if that is what it takes to stand up to tyranny.
Then fight. Your fathers and forefathers faced worse, and had no choice but to fight. Never give up, and never give in. Freedom is not given, it is earned every day of our lives. This July 4th is a day to rededicate our lives to the meaning and words of the Declaration of Independence. Read this Declaration, and the Gettysburg Address. Steel yourself for the fight for freedom! Many have come to this moment in America’s history! Listen to them, and fight like them. For freedom is worth fighting for. We can ‘celebrate’ after the victory!!!
My point about the revered and repeated Pledge of Allegiance is that it was created by a citizen and adopted as a mantra by the government. It was adapted and edited by the government, specifically Republicans, to include "under God" in 1954. The clergy part, per se, is irrelevant. This is the 1892 original (or so alleged) "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." No "under God." No one would suspect it was written by a clergyman. But I totally agree that those people lie with alarming dexterity.
I was in 4th grade when the switcheroos occurred. One day we were told to take out the "under God" and it seems, my memory of the change back is lost in the haze of having rusty file cabinets in my brain.
Oh, and we went on, in rotation, to choose a Bible verse to read to the class that year. My favorite was when a fellow got up, informed the teacher that he had MEMORIZED his. It was, "and Jesus wept."
Today, we all here weep for what we are living through.
Thank you for clarifying your understanding of the Pledge of Allegiance. I don’t intend to offend, I just don’t like the hypocrisy of the churches of any religion.
NONSENSE! What an insult to all the generations who came before us and faced their own dark times, fought against seemingly insurmountable odds, endured set-back after set-back, and yet remained faithful to their dream of a better America and never lost hope. I will proudly sing our National Anthem, which was written during an attack on Fort McHenry in 1812 when it seemed the British would retake their former colonies and our own White House had been burned to the ground.
If Americans of that time didn't give up, neither should we give in to despair. That's exactly what this regime wants, and if we give up, they win. I will NEVER let that happen. I love my country too much. We need to stop feeling sorry for ourselves, honor our ancestors and get back in the fight. To do any less means everything THEY fought for was in vain. I will NEVER let that happen, either.
The next time you sing the words of the "Star-Spangled Banner," think about them instead of parroting them. Also, I said nothing about giving up, so ... If you believe I have insulted "all the generations," some of which include me, think again. Think. Why is that so hard? And, by the way, we both still have our First Amendment right, ok? So, think about how much longer that will be ours.
So you *did* read it. I am here to gently advise you that you are not my boss, my supervisor, my mother, and if you cannot tolerate what I write from the heart, I urge you to block me and spare yourself a stranger's truth. Because (I cannot resist this softball) "you can't handle the Truth." Now run along and criticize someone who will be crushed instead of amused. Ta Ta
I'm as entitled to comment on your post as any other person here. The First Amendment is mine as well as yours. If my pushback has awakened your fighting spirit, good. If you can't handle it, don't read it. Or if you prefer, block me. Your choice.
Jane, really, do you think you are doing me some kind of favor? Yes, you clearly are "entitled." Fine. As am I. So, get over yourself, demanding I edit my personal opinion to suit you. It will not happen. Ever. No other person here has ever demanded that I edit myself. You, Jane, are the first. ... and using the word "reeks" is suspicious. hmmmm. What is your actual problem? No, wait - I know. No one listens to you in real life. Are you sure you are not a white male between the ages of 18-25? Check the mirror and get back to me.
Yes, we've been betrayed - by a plurality of our own citizens who voted for this disaster! It is our job to resist with pride in what we have been and can be again!
I am the daughter of Freedom Fighters. My parents and my uncle fought against communism. They instilled in me that if you believe in something then it’s worth fighting for. This country, our country was built by immigrants. Today let’s remind ourselves that 249 years ago We the People won our independence from tyranny. We must not give up, we must stand up against tyranny and fight for liberty. 🗽 We the People!!!
I see your pain and anger. I feel it too. BUT we the people are not the ones being made unworthy. It is the greedy white men who continue to make themselves unworthy. We're bigger than this.
No. We have Not been made unworthy because of the actions of fascists! They’ve made Themselves unworthy. None of this sliding into powerlessness. That sounds like Russian psyops designed to demoralize and silence us.
Thank you, Ben. You echoed my sentiments exactly today. I’m not going to let the fascists and their evil leaders diminish my celebration of the country that I’m fighting for today. As you said, I couldn’t be more proud of the people who know and love the America our fathers fought for. God bless the USA. ❤️🤍💙
I completely concur. We should not cede any ground to this disgusting & hateful regime. Let us link arms & continue to fight for the country we want for our children & let us celebrate that we can still come together.
My beautiful wife is American with permanent residency and soon to be an Aussie citizen. We’re both concerned and even scared for our many friends and family in the US. We’re rooting for you guys, keep up the great work you’re doing & telling it like it is!
It makes me so angry and disgusted knowing that things could have been different. But I believe that maybe this great suffering that will happen when most trump supporters lives are destroyed by their cult leader is when the complete revolt against “MAGA” will happen for this country and the transformation back to some sense of normalcy and decency will begin.
Not only do I hope that we have mid-terms, I also hope that they aren’t rigged like the main election. Either way, we get effed.
Writing and calling our elected officials don’t do anything. You should have read the bullshit email response I got from my congressman’s office. He’s so MAGA. Makes me want to literally vomit.
I am pretty sure Trump said there won't be any elections. So we need to prepare ourselves before that happens. We need to fight with every ounce of strength that we have.
Oh there will be midterms but his newly funded ( after passage of his bill)private army of ICE will be at voting sites in minority communities to intimidate people and suppressing their vote I am terrified and greatly saddened and for the 1st time feeling hopeless.
I am sorry you are terrified but my momma bear's anger has kicked in for my late veteran husband, my children and grandchildren. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Perhaps we need safe keeper volunters at the minority communities. But I really don't think there will be elections and the democrats need to start now to make sure they happen.
Sylvia, I am of the same mindset as you. I have grandkids as well and would like my kids to have a free and safe America. I'm going to write my Governor, Congressman, and Senators. I will ask now, so they can start looking into how our government officials will protect our right to vote.
WRONG! Automatic cuts to Medicare due to Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (PAYGO), leading to approximately $500 billion in cuts over a decade. These potential cuts are a source of concern for healthcare advocates, who fear they could negatively impact access to care for millions of Americans.
I know the feeling exactly as a german citizen, watching the rise of facist and neonazi groups in the german parliament again! There are so many people you can not be proud of. It is a shame. Ellbows up, starting in your nearest environment. Best regards!
Find an “Elbows Up” protest near you tomorrow and hit the streets in support of our Canadian neighbors and united defiance against the regime. “We the People Dissent” is happening in Detroit, MI.
I am curious about how the Nazi supporters who remained in Germany after the war fit into society. And how German society worked its' way back to becoming "normal" again. Could you recommend any reading material that explains that?
I think this a great question, we have to be as clear in our vision of where we are going as those who are oppressing us, determined to dominate us. We're smart enough to learn from history & other countries!
Go to Mark Feltons Productions YOUTUBE channel..........he has made dozens of great videos on that subject.........You will find all you need there......
My fave right now is "How Canadians saved Denmark"...........
Spend quality time going through his fantastic work.....
I'm curious about how people in our situation acted in Germany before Hitler's rise. Did the people who realized it was coming tell their friends and relatives? Were they told, "Don't talk politics," like I'm being told? Obviously they failed to wake up the rest of the country. Is it better to lose relationships in order to wake people up? Has anyone developed a course/method that works?
I’ve been following German politics, along with other countries. It’s very concerning to see this happening in so many countries! I can imagine how disturbing this is in Germany. Thanks for your comment.
Happy Independence Day to my American friends. I would suggest Trumpolini takes his whole family to celebrate and enjoy themselves at Alligator Auschwitz. There are lots of live attractions at this time of year.
"...if he [the king we choose] should cease from these beginnings, wishing to give us or our kingdom to the English or the king of the English, we would immediately take steps to drive him out as the enemy and the subverter of his own rights and ours, and install another King who would make good our defence. Because, while a hundred of us remain alive, we will not submit in the slightest measure, to the domination of the English. We do not fight for honour, riches, or glory, but solely for freedom which no true man gives up but with his life."
from the Declaration of Arbroath
6 April ,1320
You see, under the Scots declaration of independence, the king (or queen) of Scots could only ever rule by the consent of "We", the Scottish people.
So does REAL 🇺🇸… we are RESISTING the FACIST TRUMP REGIME - MIGHTILY ❗️ AGAIN, that won by a small margin. MAGA REPUBS IN CONGRESS GOTTA GO… DEMS GO DEEP & STRONG💪….. as in “🚫 holding the door ajar for them…. SLAM IT SHUT IN THEIR WEAK FACE”…..
You can keep your Independence growing and stand strong against the dictator in your White House, remember that house belongs to the people not the idiot in charge!! Stay safe!!🇨🇦🍁🇮🇨
I know this will be a bitter-sweet holiday for most Americans. You have a great country with wonderful values. Keep fighting and don't let these fascists destroy what you have. The vast majority of us Australians value your friendship and totally support your current struggle. As your Canadian mates would tell you, elbows up.
One must wonder...if the Statue of Liberty could speak what would she say on this Day of Independence to the American Electorate...as she looks upon that great Harbour, a Harbour that welcomed millions of Immigrants to Your Country...who worked hard to make ends meet and to raise families that found peace, harmony and joy in their daily lives...dedicated to making America a Great Place to both Work and Live...and establish wonderful dreams for their families and friends Future.
WHAT WOULD THE LADY HOLDING THE LAMP SAY NOW!??
There just might be song or a sonnet in this for you Songwriters and Poets...ha...ha!!
She would say sometimes a period of darkness may descend on your great country and the good and the brave will feel despair and hopelessness against the forces of evil which seem to have taken control but fear not and be patient for just as with the words of the civil rights protest song .
‘We shall overcome one day and love will triumph over hate and greed. Stand up and fight for your country.
Here's my issue... we read from media sources like yours that are intelligent with a sane outlook. We point out the problems, we agree on the issues. And yet it's not changing anything. This disgusting, ugly bill passed. This is happening. It's nice to have a place to go where my beliefs and concerns are supported, but nothing is changing.
Keep watching local elections like the one in New York the elected Mamdani for Mayor to get a sense of how things ARE changing. The composition of Congress has not changed, and that’s why we say, “elections have consequences”.
Even though the midterms seem like an island we can’t swim to….. one stroke at a time. Keep swimming!! Let’s swim together. ❤️
The fascists will do everything in their power to smear Mamdani and bring him down, including stripping him of his citizenship and deporting him. Trump is threatening to interfere in the NYC election and keep Mamdani out of office.
I am fighting for my late veteran husband. I am fighting for my children both in the US and in Canada. I am fighting for my grandchildren. I want to be remembered that I never stood down and I took the hardest path towards democracy and the Constitution.
This is just another day of sorrow, embarrassment, powerlessness, dread, disgust, disillusionment, undeserved abuse, debasement, and most of all, betrayal of everything we ever were taught about what it means to be American. The Pledge of Allegiance, written by a clergyman, is a lie through and through. I never want to hear the National Anthem sung ever again. Poor Francis Scott Key. We have been made unworthy by the ever present greedy white men who use religion as their primary weapon of oppression.
I have never felt more worthy and ready to fight in my over 50 years as an American voter. This is where we either give up and cower or we fight. Far too many Americans have never had to face down an enemy of Democracy. It is our turn. The time for grief is over.
I stand as a proud American. There are more of us than them. And we will win.
Barbara, your comment is awesome! Thank you, agree completely 💙
Thank you Barbara, I hope you’re right.
Barbara, one word: Exactly.
Hey, why don’t you fuck off and peddle your wares somewhere it would be appreciated, like a circus tent or Robert Kennedy Jr.s office!
This spam appears everywhere here, always under a different alias. I report it every time I see it. But - thank you for saying exactly what I am thinking as I flag and report it. Who are these revolting bots? Rhetorical. Please don't try to tell me.
@christopher wilson ... Yes, agree 100%! Stupid idiot thinks changing their name is going to hide their garbage. The link is chock-full of malware!
I'm with you and @SLMontgo. My wife and I report it each time it pops up. The other thing we do is block the fake account.
Let's extend your suggestion to a troll who calls themselves "Kim Clinton." Showed up to cheer for Mr. Taco and got the "what for" from yours truly.
Hey! Thanks for this news. I have no idea why these "Kim Clinton" types/bots even bother to show up. No one greets them with open arms here. We are not to be assaulted with ... well, let's be blunt ... 🐂💩 BULLSHIT. This is a place where we can believe we all could be friends in real life, give a shoulder, a hug, a back pat, and so on. Trying to peddle dreck to us is an insult to this community. 💞
I STAND WITH YOU!! We all need to remember the quote from Thomas Paine in "The American Crisis"
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated."
Excellent! Thanks!
I'm 78 Y/O and have voted since I was 21. I will NEVER capitulate to maga (small case for a purpose) and the sycophants in Congress. It's time to get busy, get to work, and donate whenever possible for the '26 campaign to take the House and Senate back to the people who really believe in democracy. I did not point to a party for a reason, there are some R's who are nauseated by trump and what he's done. I hope everyone has a Happy 4th of July!
I will continue to go to protests. We can go for the rally part and find a good seat for the marching part.
Happy Fourth of July! We are just beginning to fight back. No one. No one just walks in and gets to take our Country.
I'll stand with you, Barbara! Let's lock arms and fight! I love my country and all she stands for. I will NEVER give up!
Thank You! We need to bunch up and fight! I stand with you in North Carolina from here in Kentucky!
And from here in Los Angeles! Count us all in!
This is exactly as I feel. This is our moment in history to beat down the bad people. Our Vietnam moment.
Right on, Barbara.
And we will stand proudly beside you.
im with you i also am ready to fight!
Yes, Thank you, Barbara! There are more of us than them. This regime works hard to make us feel powerless as they want us to surrender, but they are outnumbered by the millions. I have been protesting, writing letters, making calls, to our senators, representatives (even in other states), as well as the Supreme Court. I'm not done. It IS our turn!
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66 years here, and good night what is happening is unconsciousable and definitely unbelievable. I do vow to do the best that I can in protest of this atrocity and the debasement of my country. Thank you Barbara for doing what you can do.
Agree!
Right On! I’ve got laces tight, elbows up, and at 70, ready to leave it on the field. Since 1976, this is the fight I’ve been waiting for.
I'm with You!!
I hope you are right. Right now I just feel really tired of fighting for people who got what they voted for. I wish the DNC had some courage and would have had a similar press conference where instead of the cheering trump fans in Iowa they had a huge audience of the folks who will be cut off medicaid, who will have children going hungry, who will not have any services for their child who has a disability in school, and farmers who have no buyers for their crops. But it seems to me the DNC does pretty much nothing except maybe have someone do an interview on some TV station. On the other hand I am not at all tired of helping the good folks in Ukraine!
I'm afraid you're right. We need a leader.
The truth and beauty of your words have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, seriously, for a reminder of the terrible condition our country is in.
Thank you, Jeff. Let us work to have a joyful 250th birthday in a year. 💙
LIKE I SAID EARLIER FUCK OFF WITH YOUR HAWKING SNAKE OIL ASSHOLE.
Francis Scott Key was a racist slaver.
Here's the real history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOOQfGWt8Hc
Spam. Reported.
me too.
That’s a Stan Freberg parody from the 60s for Christ’s sake, and you think that’s some valid comment on American History? Not too clever pal!
Remember the civil rights song We shall overcome one day. This horrendous period will pass. Good will prevail one day. Don’t give up hope.
I am not giving up the fight. We need to stop being so sad. Get mad and fight back.
We can be sad and fight at the same time 👹
Agree. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes! Have a Fierce Fourth!!!
I certainly hope you are right!
The history in this Country is on our side. Don't let them get in your head. There are more of us than them. And we will win.
DAMN STRAIGHT!
Joyce White Vance posted this today:
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
YES.! Right on Barbara 💙👏
Thank you for this post, it describes exactly how I feel today. I won’t be celebrating today, today is for mourning, tomorrow will be for fighting again. You know their next goal will be making sure they stay in office.
Find an Elbows Up protest tomorrow and hit the streets✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦
Absolutely. They also want to disenfranchise us inferior women again. The curse words flow.
They couldn't disenfranchise us even when they had the law behind them, so what makes anyone think that they can disenfranchise us now?
In order to make all the things they are threatening work, they will have to indoctrinate an entire generation of kids without a fight. That's at least 10 years of indoctrination with no one fighting against it, with everyone giving up.
We have never "all" given up. We have never "all" given in. Why do we even put out in the World that it is a possibility that we "all" ever will? AND - the "never giver uppers!" (sounds like a Bounty commercial) outnumber the loud, noisy threateners who have cameras follow them everywhere and film every poop they take.
Well, we have social media too - and we should be using it to its fullest extent as long as we do have it - and at which point it is no longer available, should that happen, then we regroup in an old fashioned underground.
I, for one, am not ever going to give up! I was beaten repeatedly when I was three years old because I wouldn't pick up toys! At the age of 12, my brother was given free reign to "force" me to do the dishes. He did try through bodily force and inflicting pain on me, but that, too, failed. Several things came out of that - my mother never beat me again because she knew that she would have to do severe damage and bodily injury and she had no idea just how far she'd have to beat me to get submission (it never would have happened). 2) My brother learned that he would have to do bodily injury and wasn't sure that I would comply even after that - which I would not have, AND - I haven't gotten any "less" stubborn with age, and I've been around a few decades to say the least. I'm in fact more determined and would rather die than give in.
So, I'm not giving up or giving in even if everything goes absolutely to hell. I'll die first! And I'm pretty sure there are many millions more like me in this Country - yes! Millions... who feel the same way, believe the same thing, and are ready to die if that is what it takes to stand up to tyranny.
Standing with you, Bluesmurf!
I'm with you.
Then fight. Your fathers and forefathers faced worse, and had no choice but to fight. Never give up, and never give in. Freedom is not given, it is earned every day of our lives. This July 4th is a day to rededicate our lives to the meaning and words of the Declaration of Independence. Read this Declaration, and the Gettysburg Address. Steel yourself for the fight for freedom! Many have come to this moment in America’s history! Listen to them, and fight like them. For freedom is worth fighting for. We can ‘celebrate’ after the victory!!!
One thing Americans know about is fighting. More's the pity.
@Ben Meiselas and @MeidasTouch Network perhaps remind folks about Free America rallies happening today?
I empathise but must talk about the clergyman. Clergymen lie every day when they talk about the fictitious character they go on about.
My point about the revered and repeated Pledge of Allegiance is that it was created by a citizen and adopted as a mantra by the government. It was adapted and edited by the government, specifically Republicans, to include "under God" in 1954. The clergy part, per se, is irrelevant. This is the 1892 original (or so alleged) "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." No "under God." No one would suspect it was written by a clergyman. But I totally agree that those people lie with alarming dexterity.
I was in 4th grade when the switcheroos occurred. One day we were told to take out the "under God" and it seems, my memory of the change back is lost in the haze of having rusty file cabinets in my brain.
Oh, and we went on, in rotation, to choose a Bible verse to read to the class that year. My favorite was when a fellow got up, informed the teacher that he had MEMORIZED his. It was, "and Jesus wept."
Today, we all here weep for what we are living through.
Thank you for clarifying your understanding of the Pledge of Allegiance. I don’t intend to offend, I just don’t like the hypocrisy of the churches of any religion.
Agreed. A topic for another day.
NONSENSE! What an insult to all the generations who came before us and faced their own dark times, fought against seemingly insurmountable odds, endured set-back after set-back, and yet remained faithful to their dream of a better America and never lost hope. I will proudly sing our National Anthem, which was written during an attack on Fort McHenry in 1812 when it seemed the British would retake their former colonies and our own White House had been burned to the ground.
If Americans of that time didn't give up, neither should we give in to despair. That's exactly what this regime wants, and if we give up, they win. I will NEVER let that happen. I love my country too much. We need to stop feeling sorry for ourselves, honor our ancestors and get back in the fight. To do any less means everything THEY fought for was in vain. I will NEVER let that happen, either.
The next time you sing the words of the "Star-Spangled Banner," think about them instead of parroting them. Also, I said nothing about giving up, so ... If you believe I have insulted "all the generations," some of which include me, think again. Think. Why is that so hard? And, by the way, we both still have our First Amendment right, ok? So, think about how much longer that will be ours.
Your post reeks of despair and giving up. If that wasn't your intention, you should reword it.
So you *did* read it. I am here to gently advise you that you are not my boss, my supervisor, my mother, and if you cannot tolerate what I write from the heart, I urge you to block me and spare yourself a stranger's truth. Because (I cannot resist this softball) "you can't handle the Truth." Now run along and criticize someone who will be crushed instead of amused. Ta Ta
I'm as entitled to comment on your post as any other person here. The First Amendment is mine as well as yours. If my pushback has awakened your fighting spirit, good. If you can't handle it, don't read it. Or if you prefer, block me. Your choice.
Jane, really, do you think you are doing me some kind of favor? Yes, you clearly are "entitled." Fine. As am I. So, get over yourself, demanding I edit my personal opinion to suit you. It will not happen. Ever. No other person here has ever demanded that I edit myself. You, Jane, are the first. ... and using the word "reeks" is suspicious. hmmmm. What is your actual problem? No, wait - I know. No one listens to you in real life. Are you sure you are not a white male between the ages of 18-25? Check the mirror and get back to me.
Yes, we've been betrayed - by a plurality of our own citizens who voted for this disaster! It is our job to resist with pride in what we have been and can be again!
This.
Perfectly stated!
I am the daughter of Freedom Fighters. My parents and my uncle fought against communism. They instilled in me that if you believe in something then it’s worth fighting for. This country, our country was built by immigrants. Today let’s remind ourselves that 249 years ago We the People won our independence from tyranny. We must not give up, we must stand up against tyranny and fight for liberty. 🗽 We the People!!!
I see your pain and anger. I feel it too. BUT we the people are not the ones being made unworthy. It is the greedy white men who continue to make themselves unworthy. We're bigger than this.
No. We have Not been made unworthy because of the actions of fascists! They’ve made Themselves unworthy. None of this sliding into powerlessness. That sounds like Russian psyops designed to demoralize and silence us.
Thank you, Ben. You echoed my sentiments exactly today. I’m not going to let the fascists and their evil leaders diminish my celebration of the country that I’m fighting for today. As you said, I couldn’t be more proud of the people who know and love the America our fathers fought for. God bless the USA. ❤️🤍💙
I completely concur. We should not cede any ground to this disgusting & hateful regime. Let us link arms & continue to fight for the country we want for our children & let us celebrate that we can still come together.
Thank you Ben & everyone at MT for all you do.
Thank you Ben, and the Meidas team, stay safe as you continue the fight!
Thank you Kay. Yes, exactly. We Do Not let them ruin our spirits. We stay strong and do whatever we can. We’ll get through this and come out better.
Following all the way from Australia!🇦🇺
My beautiful wife is American with permanent residency and soon to be an Aussie citizen. We’re both concerned and even scared for our many friends and family in the US. We’re rooting for you guys, keep up the great work you’re doing & telling it like it is!
🤗💯👍❤️
Do you have room for one more person and 2 dogs??
Lol...I have room on my surfboard for 1 more witch and 1 dog--paddle out down under with me? 😝 I wish lol
I lived in Adelaide as an exchange student many, many years ago and there’s not a week that goes by that I don’t recall those great memories. Peace…
It makes me so angry and disgusted knowing that things could have been different. But I believe that maybe this great suffering that will happen when most trump supporters lives are destroyed by their cult leader is when the complete revolt against “MAGA” will happen for this country and the transformation back to some sense of normalcy and decency will begin.
I'm looking forward to the MAGA turning on Trump as well. May his cult members undermine his leadership. He will hide, because he's a coward.
I’ve been anticipating this and praying for it as well.
No Kings protests should be happening every week........the resistance is far to divided with all podcasters all over the place.........
2025 planners are moving fast and the reaction is far to slow and weak
It will be to late when MAGA starts to suffer.
The Satainc cruelty of the fake christian nationalists certifies their place in hell for sure.
Hold on to your personal truth
It looks to be getting a lot worse......
I have a bottle of good tequila for that day! Party!!! 💙💪🤘🇺🇲🗽
Not only do I hope that we have mid-terms, I also hope that they aren’t rigged like the main election. Either way, we get effed.
Writing and calling our elected officials don’t do anything. You should have read the bullshit email response I got from my congressman’s office. He’s so MAGA. Makes me want to literally vomit.
I feel like you do. Only right now I'm crying. It's so evil and scary and overwhelming.
One at a time, I suppose.
Too bad it will happen after the midterms!!
I just hope we have mid-terms!
I am pretty sure Trump said there won't be any elections. So we need to prepare ourselves before that happens. We need to fight with every ounce of strength that we have.
Oh there will be midterms but his newly funded ( after passage of his bill)private army of ICE will be at voting sites in minority communities to intimidate people and suppressing their vote I am terrified and greatly saddened and for the 1st time feeling hopeless.
I am sorry you are terrified but my momma bear's anger has kicked in for my late veteran husband, my children and grandchildren. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Perhaps we need safe keeper volunters at the minority communities. But I really don't think there will be elections and the democrats need to start now to make sure they happen.
Sylvia, I am of the same mindset as you. I have grandkids as well and would like my kids to have a free and safe America. I'm going to write my Governor, Congressman, and Senators. I will ask now, so they can start looking into how our government officials will protect our right to vote.
No Kings protests should be weekly events......
Every buisness should be shutting down on a regular basis
Then there would be elections
Maggots are pushing to divide and conquer
United we stand
Divided we fall
Medicare cuts start August 1.
Not until 2026. The giveaways to the wealthy and giant corporations start this year, but the cuts don’t happen until after the midterms.
Healthcare facilities run on budgets. The forecast for them is no funds. One small hospital has already closed. This is happening now.
WRONG! Automatic cuts to Medicare due to Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (PAYGO), leading to approximately $500 billion in cuts over a decade. These potential cuts are a source of concern for healthcare advocates, who fear they could negatively impact access to care for millions of Americans.
https://www.kff.org/tracking-the-medicare-provisions-in-the-2025-budget-bill/
Not to mention those of us who have jobs (physical therapist assistant) in part due to Medicare payments. It’ll affect us all! :-(
It's going to take way too long for them to notice their suffering. And then, they will blame Biden anyway.
My feelings are not mixed. The Fourth of July can simply fuck off along with this entire regime. I am so ashamed to be an American.
I know the feeling exactly as a german citizen, watching the rise of facist and neonazi groups in the german parliament again! There are so many people you can not be proud of. It is a shame. Ellbows up, starting in your nearest environment. Best regards!
Find an “Elbows Up” protest near you tomorrow and hit the streets in support of our Canadian neighbors and united defiance against the regime. “We the People Dissent” is happening in Detroit, MI.
I am curious about how the Nazi supporters who remained in Germany after the war fit into society. And how German society worked its' way back to becoming "normal" again. Could you recommend any reading material that explains that?
I think this a great question, we have to be as clear in our vision of where we are going as those who are oppressing us, determined to dominate us. We're smart enough to learn from history & other countries!
Go to Mark Feltons Productions YOUTUBE channel..........he has made dozens of great videos on that subject.........You will find all you need there......
My fave right now is "How Canadians saved Denmark"...........
Spend quality time going through his fantastic work.....
I have been a big supporter for years
I'm curious about how people in our situation acted in Germany before Hitler's rise. Did the people who realized it was coming tell their friends and relatives? Were they told, "Don't talk politics," like I'm being told? Obviously they failed to wake up the rest of the country. Is it better to lose relationships in order to wake people up? Has anyone developed a course/method that works?
Hi Dear, here is a link to a german webpage https://www.planet-wissen.de/geschichte/deutsche_geschichte/demokratie_in_deutschland/index.html. Maybe your browser is able to translate. I further highly recommend the books and Essays of Fritz Stern: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Stern
stay curious!
I’ve been following German politics, along with other countries. It’s very concerning to see this happening in so many countries! I can imagine how disturbing this is in Germany. Thanks for your comment.
Today I wear my don't tread on me hat and will be donning all black....or... Perhaps i make an upside down flag shirt to "celebrate"
Happy Independence Day to my American friends. I would suggest Trumpolini takes his whole family to celebrate and enjoy themselves at Alligator Auschwitz. There are lots of live attractions at this time of year.
and Big Beautiful Pythons, too! I love the Everglades 😎
Or go to a UFC fight
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HAPPY
we refuse to hand over our
INDEPENDENCE
to crooks and dictators
DAY
Love from Scotland
💙🏴💙
Love Scotland and always remember the Declaration of Arbroath!
"...if he [the king we choose] should cease from these beginnings, wishing to give us or our kingdom to the English or the king of the English, we would immediately take steps to drive him out as the enemy and the subverter of his own rights and ours, and install another King who would make good our defence. Because, while a hundred of us remain alive, we will not submit in the slightest measure, to the domination of the English. We do not fight for honour, riches, or glory, but solely for freedom which no true man gives up but with his life."
from the Declaration of Arbroath
6 April ,1320
You see, under the Scots declaration of independence, the king (or queen) of Scots could only ever rule by the consent of "We", the Scottish people.
The king in question here was, of course, Robert the Bruce.
So does REAL 🇺🇸… we are RESISTING the FACIST TRUMP REGIME - MIGHTILY ❗️ AGAIN, that won by a small margin. MAGA REPUBS IN CONGRESS GOTTA GO… DEMS GO DEEP & STRONG💪….. as in “🚫 holding the door ajar for them…. SLAM IT SHUT IN THEIR WEAK FACE”…..
TY
You can keep your Independence growing and stand strong against the dictator in your White House, remember that house belongs to the people not the idiot in charge!! Stay safe!!🇨🇦🍁🇮🇨
Thank you! Today is a good day to remember that!
Oh, so just a renter with free rent!
Except he doesn't plan on leaving...
Keep you and your family safe and thanks for all you and your brothers are doing. We need to resist these tyrants.
Thank you and your Brothers! I am just beyond sad and mad today, but thankful for those of us that gather here each! Thank you and be safe!🇺🇸
I know this will be a bitter-sweet holiday for most Americans. You have a great country with wonderful values. Keep fighting and don't let these fascists destroy what you have. The vast majority of us Australians value your friendship and totally support your current struggle. As your Canadian mates would tell you, elbows up.
ELBOWS UP INDEED!
Good on ya Mate as we're all fighting for the same cause...we're all sailing 'THE GOOD SHIP'!!
I think she's called LIBERTY...just like the statue provided by France to America!!
One must wonder...if the Statue of Liberty could speak what would she say on this Day of Independence to the American Electorate...as she looks upon that great Harbour, a Harbour that welcomed millions of Immigrants to Your Country...who worked hard to make ends meet and to raise families that found peace, harmony and joy in their daily lives...dedicated to making America a Great Place to both Work and Live...and establish wonderful dreams for their families and friends Future.
WHAT WOULD THE LADY HOLDING THE LAMP SAY NOW!??
There just might be song or a sonnet in this for you Songwriters and Poets...ha...ha!!
She would say sometimes a period of darkness may descend on your great country and the good and the brave will feel despair and hopelessness against the forces of evil which seem to have taken control but fear not and be patient for just as with the words of the civil rights protest song .
‘We shall overcome one day and love will triumph over hate and greed. Stand up and fight for your country.
She would say sometimes a period of darkness will descend on our great country and for a time we will feel despair and hopelessness that evid forces
We are Elbows Up.........
and looking south for the next NOKINGS coast to coast action
Thanks for your support, and for understanding that the vast majority of people here are against this fascist regime. NO ONE voted for this!!!
Awe, that’s so wonderful to hear.
Thank you Meidas for being there. You are a light in darkness!❤️
I really needed your words and wisdom today…thank you so much for all you do for everyone!
Here's my issue... we read from media sources like yours that are intelligent with a sane outlook. We point out the problems, we agree on the issues. And yet it's not changing anything. This disgusting, ugly bill passed. This is happening. It's nice to have a place to go where my beliefs and concerns are supported, but nothing is changing.
Keep watching local elections like the one in New York the elected Mamdani for Mayor to get a sense of how things ARE changing. The composition of Congress has not changed, and that’s why we say, “elections have consequences”.
Even though the midterms seem like an island we can’t swim to….. one stroke at a time. Keep swimming!! Let’s swim together. ❤️
The fascists will do everything in their power to smear Mamdani and bring him down, including stripping him of his citizenship and deporting him. Trump is threatening to interfere in the NYC election and keep Mamdani out of office.
It’s changing but it’s a lot of people that are so misled it’s like chipping away at a solid rock with a small hammer.
Like fighting fire breathing dragons with toothpicks. But we have to be the "Davids" and fight this goliath until it's dead!
I am fighting for my late veteran husband. I am fighting for my children both in the US and in Canada. I am fighting for my grandchildren. I want to be remembered that I never stood down and I took the hardest path towards democracy and the Constitution.
God Bless, Ben.