What Comes Next . . . ?
The Women's March on Washington and its sister marches all over the world are done now. In the United States this was the largest protest of its type ever. Ever.
If you read this blog, you know that I am a passionate person about any number of things. One of my readers left a very kind comment recently letting me know that she wasn't going to follow me any longer and why. I know she's not the only one. My mom taught me to have the courage of my convictions. Sometimes that's hard. I'm sorry that my passion for human rights is causing people to stop following me - and in some cases choosing to not be friends with me any longer - but each of us has to do what is best for ourselves and I understand that.
I want to share two things today. First is a chart that made the rounds on Imgur and Facebook last month. I encourage you to click and biggify this.
Why am I sharing it?
Because of the rise of fake news - on both sides of the political fence. I think it's important to truly educate ourselves on what's really happening here. Yes, it's comfortable to stick with our own confirmation bias and watch and read things that don't make us uncomfortable. I don't feel that I have the luxury of that any longer. In addition, the past few days make it more important than ever that we call things what they really are. To that end:
Seriously, you can put lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
The second thing I would like to share is actually more than one thing. 10 Actions/100 Days gives us 10 concrete things we can do during this administration's first 100 days to keep the momentum going. This is going to be key. One march does not a revolution make :-) (but man, it was a pretty awesome start :-) ).
Also, my friend Michelle at Boulderneigh shared the Indivisible Guide, A Practical Guide to Resisting the Trump Agenda. You can download the PDF at that link.
Onward.
If you read this blog, you know that I am a passionate person about any number of things. One of my readers left a very kind comment recently letting me know that she wasn't going to follow me any longer and why. I know she's not the only one. My mom taught me to have the courage of my convictions. Sometimes that's hard. I'm sorry that my passion for human rights is causing people to stop following me - and in some cases choosing to not be friends with me any longer - but each of us has to do what is best for ourselves and I understand that.
I want to share two things today. First is a chart that made the rounds on Imgur and Facebook last month. I encourage you to click and biggify this.
Why am I sharing it?
Because of the rise of fake news - on both sides of the political fence. I think it's important to truly educate ourselves on what's really happening here. Yes, it's comfortable to stick with our own confirmation bias and watch and read things that don't make us uncomfortable. I don't feel that I have the luxury of that any longer. In addition, the past few days make it more important than ever that we call things what they really are. To that end:
Alternate Facts = LIES
Alt-Right = White Supremacist/Neo Nazi
Seriously, you can put lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig.
The second thing I would like to share is actually more than one thing. 10 Actions/100 Days gives us 10 concrete things we can do during this administration's first 100 days to keep the momentum going. This is going to be key. One march does not a revolution make :-) (but man, it was a pretty awesome start :-) ).
Also, my friend Michelle at Boulderneigh shared the Indivisible Guide, A Practical Guide to Resisting the Trump Agenda. You can download the PDF at that link.
Onward.
Comments
I'm saddened that you feel bullied, but yes, I do think protesting and resisting an agenda that I see as extremely frightening and divisive, can make a difference. It sounds like we want the same things - health care for all and help to rise up out of poverty. Unfortunately, I don't see those things happening under this new administration. However, - I say again - if it turns out that I am am wrong, I will be thrilled. :-)
"The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5
I will paraphrase what I read: We need civil discourse. Otherwise problems of society are not made known. But we need to love. Politics is not the problem, it's love. Everyone deserves love. Even the people we disagree with. We must be willing to speak and act in a way that shows love. "Because if you aren't, then you're part of the problem."
Reading this has made me think. I sometimes feel that politicians really don't represent or understand the real people of this country. Maybe Trump does have it wrong. We can only hope that the next 4 years will not be tumultuous or more divisive. But we all need to work together and come up with a solution.
You must stand up for your beliefs. I will not argue that point, EVER. Go into the world with courage and a strong heart.
Janice H.
As a perceived unifier and mender of fences, shouldn't T have said "I hear you, and I am going to do my best to boost your confidence in me. Isn't it great to be in America where you can safely make your voice heard when you don't agree..."
No, as President his concerns lay with the "lying press" and whether or not the crowd photos were correct.