If we push hard. If we encourage. If we urge. If we drive. If we unite. If we coalesce around saving democracy from the forces of darkness - we will succeed at last. As Robert Hubbell says frequently: “We have every reason to be hopeful but not to be complacent.”
Yes, it’s really frustrating that Donald Trump is still a free man. But karma is at work. Yes, it’s taking way too long. But the payback tsunami for the former Grifter in Chief is building. For now, here are some ways to cheer yourself up. First, check out my new T-Shirt! Available at “Custom Ink”.
Then start by reading Simon Rosenberg’s "Hopium" and why he is optimistic. After President Biden’s powerful State of the Union address, he leads Trump in several new polls. Simon beats the drum for democracy and regularly points out the weakness in the Republican campaign to dismantle it. And it IS weak and crumbling. Simon is a champion at messaging our excellent platform and agenda.
Then consider reviewing this one": “What did Joe Biden do today?” Need some talking points about what it’s like to be president - one who does stuff - not one who just golfs, watches TV and throws lunch against the wall? Actually doing the damned job? This substack offers daily recaps of all the positive activity that is related to Biden’s White House. It is amazing.
And maybe you are looking for another way to make a difference. I am sure most of you are fully aware of Jessica Craven’s “Chop Wood, Carry Water.” She offers us super easy ways to contact our Congress members on hot topics. And…she frequently gives us a recap of all the great stuff that has happened recently. And there is a lot of it!
Lastly, still worried about the election? We should be. But there are many moderate Republicans who don’t buy the MAGA madness and bullshit. They are not pro-Biden. But they ARE a coalition of anti-Trumpers. Anti-Trump Group of Republicans Lays Out $50 Million Plan of Attack. (no pay wall). The group, “Republican Voters Against Trump”, will run a series of homemade videos of Americans who voted for him in the past but say they can no longer do so in 2024.
I believe that the first item on this T-Shirt will ultimately motivate enough Americans to reject the fascist MAGA agenda which is on full display in their “Project 2025”. American women will demand reproductive autonomy. “Dobbs” was THE biggest mistake of the MAGA movement.
https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-public-servants
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/hopium-is-a-rejection-of-the-darkness
https://whatdidbidendotoday.substack.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/republican-voters-against-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dk0.Usrv.NyMPHp6C7bpr&smid=url-share
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extra-324
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2024/03/27/heritage-foundation-project-2025-2024-election-climate-change-frederick-hewett
Thanks for giving me more than a speck of hope this morning, Bill.
Nice work putting all the positives together Bill. We will get this done.