This is the beginning of the celebration of this 250 year experiment, which has abjectly failed in the last 2 years. But then again there were more than a third of us who didn't bother to vote in the presidential election that got us into this situation...
Of course the experiment which our "forefathers" envisioned didn't include people of color. But with amendments available to the constitution, there have been efforts to rectify that shortsightedness. Unfortunately the laws don't govern day to day bigoted people. They may attempt to, but too many people just blatantly ignore the law, including those who make changes to laws.
Lest we forget!
Heartbreak and hope are not mutually exclusive. We can be angry and sad and filled with longing for something we cannot have, and simultaneously we can be grateful for what we’ve got — aware, for reasons we’d never choose, of what really matters and what doesn’t. |
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I am still shocked that your democracy hangs by such a slender thread.
ReplyDeleteThere are some good people (including, sigh, some lawyers) fighting and resisting the authoritarian efforts. They do make progress. See The Contrarian, a progressive news source with frequent live interviews about the resistance.
DeleteNot much to celebrate this year, but a whole lot of work to do.
ReplyDeleteThe resistance is rising...like bread!
DeleteI am amazed at the voters who did vote for that nasty man. It is sad that so many people did not vote.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
These statistics are staggering, aren't they!
DeleteHere's what I'm celebrating this year- the oh-so-obvious shoddiness of and lack of interest in Trump's ridiculous "state fair" celebration. It is such a metaphor for how the man makes such grandiose promises only to follow them up with complete shit that anyone can see. It's all false facade and broken promises. Also, embarrassing. Just like the reflecting pool.
ReplyDeletePerhaps more people will be motivated by such ridiculousness and disregard for the truth and for dignity and for the citizens of this country to vote against the party that has refused to acknowledge the damage he has done.
Here's to the American people! There are many millions of us, and we must get the people in Washington changed out for some sane ones!
DeleteIt's not a day of celebration for me.
ReplyDeleteJust a day to remember the ideals that started democracy going.
DeleteEvents not only affecting your country but the whole world. It's hard to understand, though I think that the same evil forces are at work in the UK too. Hopefully our citizens will see sense!
ReplyDeleteTyranny is definitely something to be dealt with by the people with intelligence. We must be smarter than they are!!
DeleteAll so well said. Can our democracy survive this hateful regime?
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