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Perhaps the most radical act of resistance in the face of adversity is to live joyfully. |
Ari Honarvar (Daily Om) |
My old photos: 10.2.21 WOMENS MARCH in AUSTIN, TEXAS The many No Kings marches/demonstrations in this year of 2025 show that the will of the people is definitely not that of the present president, who controls the Republicans. ------------------------ And I must say hat's off to Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat Representative from NY, who delayed the vote which was expected around noon whereby Republicans would put a very unpopular budget in place. The delay meant many Republican's flights for the holiday weekend had to be changed. Democrats too, but they were cheering Hakeem on through out the speech.
McCarthy’s “minute” lasted over eight and a half hours back in 2021, when he was protesting legislation championed by then-President Joe Biden dubbed “Build Back Better.” Jeffries beat the record just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday. He ended his remarks at 1:37 p.m., setting a new record of 8 hours and 44 minutes. “I’m here today to make it clear that I’m going to take my time and ensure that the American people fully understand how damaging this bill will be to their quality of life,” Jeffries said at the beginning of his marathon speech. (Yahoo News) I only watched about the last 2 hours, and was very moved by his effort, the sincere support by the other Democratic representatives, and thinking of how each of them were elected by the people who will now be effected by this new law.---------------- Sharing with Skywatch Friday (for the header of course) |
I don't remember signing up to live in interesting times, but here we are. I hope my friends are safe today.
ReplyDeleteThanks...and indeed we've ended up in very interesting times. I wonder if our parents ever thought that also. And now wonder how my grandchildren will think as well...
DeleteI love the peace sign image and the stars made from cans is cool.
ReplyDeleteThe prayer is perfect! Beautiful sky capture!
Happy 4th of July to you and your family!
Have a great day and happy weekend.
Thanks so much for your visit (almost daily!) and positive comments. I send good wishes back to you for the holiday weekend.
Delete...Barbara, thanks for the wonderful 4th of July post. I wish you a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGood for Jeffries, but the sickness continues after the delay. So disappointing, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. We are going through a dark era in our country. All the hooraying for the Alligator Alacatraz is despicable. Here in Oklahoma and aide to the Governor was arrested and deported without hardly any notice. Of course the governor disavowed him right away.
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