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J. B. Levin's avatar

I see that under the three dots at the top of this article there is a "Save" option so now I know I can find this one whenever I think I need to revisit it. Thanks, Jack.

Linn's avatar

Thanks for mentioning that there is a way to save the posts making it easier to go back to them.

Mary Lockhart's avatar

Thanks for the info on saving this,so I could save

Mike Isaac's avatar

Though the competition is stiff, I think this is one of the most important pieces you have posted. To be read, chewed and digested. Thank you!

James Aldridge's avatar

I needed this tonight Jack...my pitchfork is polished and waiting by the door...

Susan's avatar

Thank you once again, Jack. I needed that and I will return to it. I’m sure I’ll need it many times in the coming months and years.

#HOLDFAST

~Susan

Fromtheheartland's avatar

Wow Jack, I saved this one to find it easily. Thank you.

Edie A's avatar

Much needed words after the many “blows” yesterday. I found that several walks with my dog, the break from my phone, and reading this piece first thing in the morning have me ready for a new day. #HoldFast

Cherae Stone's avatar

We are present.

We are together.

We are holding fast.

Alexa Russell's avatar

A lot to think about on a 200 mile round trip drive today. Releasing breath, breathing as calmly as possible after seeing the GOP theater meltdown while Mr. Smith held the rule of law together, with dignity, for all to remember. Thank you again Jack for the supportive reminder of keeping cool under pressure. Steady as we go.

HKJANE's avatar

Jack — thank you for this piece. You put into words what a lot of people are feeling but struggling to articulate. The reminder that staying upright matters, especially when the law is being mocked, really landed. Clear, steady, and needed right now.

HKJANE's avatar

When the law is mocked, uprightness becomes a civic duty. Authoritarianism advances not only through violence, but through the normalization of contempt for principle. Defend institutions. Insist on facts. Do not obey in advance!

Cathy S's avatar

Overwhelmed here in a good way. This post was phenomenal!

John Crumb's avatar

Breathe. One Day at a time.

Thanks Jack

Mary Lockhart's avatar

Thank you Jack,everything you wrote resonates in me! One to save and revisit. #HOLDFAST

Roberta's avatar

Again, thanks for pulling us back from the edge. #HoldingFast

CJ Bair's avatar

Thank you, Jack.

Michele Artascos's avatar

In the morning yesterday, before the Jack Smith testimony, I asked Chat GPT what to expect. Curious what it would pull in. I told it that I was recording it to watch later. It gave me a list of members to watch and which would be political theatre and to fast forward through and not bother since their questioning would yield nothing but spectacle! Guess who was top to watch? Jamie Raskin! Guess who was top to fast forward through? Jim Jordan! Chat GPT got it right with no hints from me!