As always you inspire me and it reminds me of my mother who never let conditions dictate her belief in what was right or wrong. My father was a piece of work (like VILE PILE) even after he divorced her he continued to try and make her life miserable. She wouldn't allow it - just a quick example - she learned to drive after he left her and he was required to provide a vehicle to her, one day he announced he wanted the car back and he was coming to get it. My mother had 1 neighbor put the car in their garage, another had the keys and my sister and I were at another neighbor's house. When he arrived he was greeted with a copy of the divorce decree and my mother told him that he would not be able get the car. This is just one example, you should also know that the divorce complicated my mother's life and ours because the woman who my father had an affair with and later married her sisters were married to my mom's brother and the other was married to my dad's brother so we were never able to step away from the drama that created. I will stop there because I refuse to let the darkness that was then define me now. It is why I will continue to fight and will do whatever is necessary to make a difference in this world and for this democracy!
So glad you are able to have the strength and wish you had had an easier life after her divorce. Sounds as if she was able to lead by example and teach you how to be strong.
I am so very grateful for your inspiration. I am a senior citizen who never dreamed my Country would become what it has. I will maintain hope for a reversal of what is happening here until the end of my days. You give me hope with every breath I take. “Give me liberty or give me death” never meant more to me than it does in this moment. Thank you.
Brilliantly said! When I was in high school I decided to read everything I could on Nazi Germany. I read the rise and fall of the third reich and other books about the Holocaust. I wanted to follow what was said. “Never Forget what happened.” All of my great Aunts and Uncles died in the camps. I wanted to try to understand how such evil and ruthlessness could happen. I knew if Trump won a second term Democracy would be at stake and it is. I fear my friends that are hidden if from the truth like a child holding their ears because they don’t want to know what is being said. The people are resisting what going on “it can’t happen here”. Oh yes it can and is!! I am in action every day writing the truth on Substack. N addition to everything you suggested. I think our retired Generals need to step out of their retirement and starting planning to take back our democracy.
Thanks, Jack. I just joined Marc Elias' group, Democracy Docket, for $10/month, something I've been putting off for no good reason. Your newsletter tipped me over the edge. I'm now supporting, I think, six independent media or activism outfits, including yours, MeidasTouch, Notes from the Crises, and a few others. The least I can do, esp as the way things are going my funds are going to outlive me!!
Jack, We both need to keep saturating our minds with profiles like his. Because of what you shared here we searched for something that compiled his thoughts…
We purchased “Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot”by Admiral Jim Stockdale.
We’re always looking for encouragement rooted in toughness, wisdom, and moral clarity, and this book seems perfect.
“Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.”- Stockdale
As always you inspire me and it reminds me of my mother who never let conditions dictate her belief in what was right or wrong. My father was a piece of work (like VILE PILE) even after he divorced her he continued to try and make her life miserable. She wouldn't allow it - just a quick example - she learned to drive after he left her and he was required to provide a vehicle to her, one day he announced he wanted the car back and he was coming to get it. My mother had 1 neighbor put the car in their garage, another had the keys and my sister and I were at another neighbor's house. When he arrived he was greeted with a copy of the divorce decree and my mother told him that he would not be able get the car. This is just one example, you should also know that the divorce complicated my mother's life and ours because the woman who my father had an affair with and later married her sisters were married to my mom's brother and the other was married to my dad's brother so we were never able to step away from the drama that created. I will stop there because I refuse to let the darkness that was then define me now. It is why I will continue to fight and will do whatever is necessary to make a difference in this world and for this democracy!
So glad you are able to have the strength and wish you had had an easier life after her divorce. Sounds as if she was able to lead by example and teach you how to be strong.
Wow, good for you!!!! Hope you have a good day, always….
Thank you for the good wishes. My mother has been gone 9 years as of August 19th. I use her memory and how she lived to keep me strong.
Thanks, Jack! I was especially feeling low today so, reading your post was the best antidote for me. I got inspired once again.
I don't have the words to tell you how much I appreciate all that you do!
I am so very grateful for your inspiration. I am a senior citizen who never dreamed my Country would become what it has. I will maintain hope for a reversal of what is happening here until the end of my days. You give me hope with every breath I take. “Give me liberty or give me death” never meant more to me than it does in this moment. Thank you.
Thanks Jack, needed that 🙂
I live in the U.K. I am so grateful for what you write. Thank you
Brilliantly said! When I was in high school I decided to read everything I could on Nazi Germany. I read the rise and fall of the third reich and other books about the Holocaust. I wanted to follow what was said. “Never Forget what happened.” All of my great Aunts and Uncles died in the camps. I wanted to try to understand how such evil and ruthlessness could happen. I knew if Trump won a second term Democracy would be at stake and it is. I fear my friends that are hidden if from the truth like a child holding their ears because they don’t want to know what is being said. The people are resisting what going on “it can’t happen here”. Oh yes it can and is!! I am in action every day writing the truth on Substack. N addition to everything you suggested. I think our retired Generals need to step out of their retirement and starting planning to take back our democracy.
Time to hit the streets again & show the strength of our numbers, our voices, our creativity, & our courage.
I’m attending a rally supporting immigrants. There are many types of events this Labor Day-find one near you at link below.
We the People have the power. As Jack says, we need to use it regularly and relentlessly.
https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
Thanks, Jack. I just joined Marc Elias' group, Democracy Docket, for $10/month, something I've been putting off for no good reason. Your newsletter tipped me over the edge. I'm now supporting, I think, six independent media or activism outfits, including yours, MeidasTouch, Notes from the Crises, and a few others. The least I can do, esp as the way things are going my funds are going to outlive me!!
As you can see, about all I have the energy to do at this moment is support my contemporaries here by hitting “like.”
That’s what I thought to begin with, but here’s Rae spouting’ off, as she will do. HA!
You’re right again, Jack. I’ll be damned.
Jack, We both need to keep saturating our minds with profiles like his. Because of what you shared here we searched for something that compiled his thoughts…
We purchased “Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot”by Admiral Jim Stockdale.
We’re always looking for encouragement rooted in toughness, wisdom, and moral clarity, and this book seems perfect.
“Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.”- Stockdale
Always with gratitude.
T & B
Thank you.