Sorry to be so harsh at the onset. But to fairly assess any idea or candidate or issue, parse it to the very essence. If the underpinnings consist of helping others and working toward inclusive goals, that is admirable. But if it all boils down to: sorry but I have housing, food, money, citizenship, power etc. and you don't.... too bad...Well, then as a country, as people who truly care about others and the collective good, we must reject it.
One of the true benefits of #DSOT is meeting amazing people committed to making a positive difference and fighting for issues that benefit others. We cannot do it alone. One can recycle and reuse. It could be the most respectful and careful regimen but such efforts are dwarfed by the actions of fossil fuel companies.
Nothing can be done about mass shootings until the NRA and their politicians tell the truth. Gerrymandered legislatures that suppress voting are neither patriotic nor honorable.
Nor do they care about a democratic country. The hypocrisy is so rampant it has become trite. A Senator raising his fist in support for the January 6 seditious riot and then running for his life soon after.
People who claim to love children and then create a society in which too many are hungry or unsafe. And we must stop child labor. Integral to that is acknowledging that all work has to provide fair wages and dignity. Safety on the job must be extended to all.
It is obvious that lattes don't make themselves nor does merchandise magically get processed and delivered. Workers must be honored and fairly paid. What- you came up with an idea?
Really selling coffee or selling stuff? How novel. You don't get to become a billionaire
based on that. When have most people ever needed a hedge fund manager? What scenario except obscene wealth creates this need?
To refuse to wear a mask during a pandemic because personal autonomy and then demand pregnancies go to term, even if the fetus is not viable or the mother could die is beyond insane.
Not to mention, what was that term.... ongoing personal autonomy for health and pregnancy
without dire consequences
Again if you truly want to protect fetuses, then protect the children they become.
Even if one is not part of a throuple or married to someone facing rape charges, do not rob schools and libraries of books due to your biased views about sexuality, race and history.
This country is facing many challenges. But the basis of it all is a stew of cowardice and a lack of patriotism. And honesty. We cannot wait for a Christmas Carol moment. The reality of the Ghost of Future USA. It is a very grim reality and not in the way painted by lying officials.
Both parties are controlled by wealthy donors. This is not to say every elected official is corrupt but too many, especially on the federal level, delegate public policy to their rich supporters. And the fourth estate has become a colony....
Lies are celebrated. Poor Chris Christie had no idea about Donald Trump after decades of friendship before aggressively supporting him in 2016. Now that he has a book to sell or another grift, he has seen the light. And making nonstop television appearances. With no hard questions.
Tucker Carlson admitted in texts that he passionately hates Trump and knew the election wasn't stolen. And yet, he continues to spread lies. Pathetic sycophant Sean Hannity cannot get Trump to deny wanting to be a dictator. Believe him. And if you think despotic rulers only persecute "others" you are wrong. Too many examples to cite here.
Even dealing with failing, cruel actors, there are selfish reasons to enact and generate what is right/fair and needed.
Every living person has forever chemicals in their body. And that will not change, even on Mars.
The plethora of guns means that no venue, no place is truly safe. And that includes private yachts or gated communities
So, the media, corporations, wealthy donors, elected officials and others in power will not serve this country. We must employ the only currency they understand, currency. Our collective power and money is stronger, bigger, better than whatever they have.
Not only do most of the country want what is right and moral and needed, that population dwarfs the small group of the 1%. Never stop fighting. Undertake measures large and small. And every Tuesday, demonstrate that a huge majority of citizens have vast and growing power.
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