Take a look at an article written by a Canadian forensic psychiatrist about the signs and symptoms of fronto-temporal dementia she sees expressed in Trump. The article describes Biden as aging and Trump as demented. Aging is a lot better.
What can we do at this time to get more leaders and young people running for office or stepping up to lead? What has the National Democratic leadership been doing?
John: I absolutely agree with everything you said. I was a senior in law school in San Diego the night before RFK was assassinated in Los Angeles. I did volunteer advance work for him during the California primary and did not attend classes for the last two months of the campaign. It was an exhilarating time to say the least. I ran down the tarmac at San Diego Airport that night with Ethel and met Bobby when we got to the plane. It was beyond words to describe the feelings I had that night. Then the next night happened. To this day I haven't recovered but it has still not diminished in any way my commitment to the Democratic party and the importance of political involvement. I agree that we cannot look back but it is inevitable that we do. And that is OK as long as we keep going, stay positive and know that our involvement in the process is critical for the continuation our our beloved democracy
Thanks Robert for the inspiration. Your efforts are deeply appreciated.
Enjoy the eclipse. We're hoping that by traveling the back country roads here in Vermont, that we will be able to avoid the traffic and have a spectacular experience.
Just heard that Trump is having a major Republican fund raiser with billionaires. Is this really for the Republican coffers OR for his legal fees? My guess is the later. Thoughts?
“reader Jon M. will receive the prized Today’s Edition ballpoint pen for his contribution: “Above the clouds, the sky is always clear.” “—
Jon M.’s aphorism (together with his full name) deserves to be submitted to BrainyQuote or other such for long-term public preservation and distribution.
just a note to let you know that the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Chris Quinn, was not just heralded by you for his editorial last week. Nicole Wallace and several others had him on board to comment on his words. Today he said that he has had more responses to that editorial than any other he has written, and they are in the 1000's, compared to the usual 10's. Apparently it's something we all needed to hear from a major newspaper. Thanks for highlighting his editorial.
I missed yesterday’s offer to send a poem, etc. Here’s my observation; On the road to success, as in raising prize roses, one must endure a few pricks.
One very large factor that has resulted in so many uncontested election races is the fact that, to a great extent, primary elections are closed to most voters who are not registered members of the political party whose candidates are on the ballot. Many organizations are fighting the battle for opening primaries to all voters regardless of party affiliations. Leading the way is the national organization, Open Primaries. Their website: https://openprimaries.org/mission/. Even in blue state Oregon, where I live, 42% of registered voters cannot vote in party primaries because they are not registered Democrats or Republicans. No wonder the extremes from both parties can get nominated in the primary and, in districts that are currently labeled as uncontested, get elected in the general election. Oregon has an open primaries organization working on this problem, All Oregon Votes. Their website: AllOregonVotes.org
Your shared perspective is so helpful to me. Lately I’m chanting “Stop the World. I want to get off.” Today I was at a funeral where the recessional was The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Brought me back to the funeral of Bobby Kennedy. He has always been a huge inspiration to me. We survived that era and with the inspiration of the real Bobby Kennedy I will hunker on and do my part.
Wow! This was a very inspiring newsletter! What the country was when many of us were teenagers, in spite of the Vietnam War, is heartening and instructive. We lived through turbulent times, and probably did not think things could get worse. In fact, JFK did help bring a man to the moon; LBJ did pass a Civil Rights bill. All in spite of a senseless war which was taking the lives of our peers in huge numbers. Today, some aspects of our current political situation are painful to watch and endure, no question. But so many of us are involved in supporting our incredible President and others in Congress and we've seen such an enormous groundswell of local groups writing letters and postcards, canvassing neighborhoods and making phone calls that we are able to feel good about our work and allow ourselves to hope that our country will endure, as it has in the past, as long as good people do not do nothing! Onward!
Robert....Does my subscription renew automatically if my cc hasn't changed? G
Take a look at an article written by a Canadian forensic psychiatrist about the signs and symptoms of fronto-temporal dementia she sees expressed in Trump. The article describes Biden as aging and Trump as demented. Aging is a lot better.
Here is the link to the article.
https://www.salon.com/2024/03/25/forensic-psychiatrist-on-physical-signs-of-mental-decline-changes-in-movement-and-gait/
Here’s a report on the good work of a 25 year young woman who is leading Dems in North Carolina. https://www.wunc.org/politics/2024-04-03/nc-democratic-party-outpaces-ncgop-in-fundraising
What can we do at this time to get more leaders and young people running for office or stepping up to lead? What has the National Democratic leadership been doing?
John: I absolutely agree with everything you said. I was a senior in law school in San Diego the night before RFK was assassinated in Los Angeles. I did volunteer advance work for him during the California primary and did not attend classes for the last two months of the campaign. It was an exhilarating time to say the least. I ran down the tarmac at San Diego Airport that night with Ethel and met Bobby when we got to the plane. It was beyond words to describe the feelings I had that night. Then the next night happened. To this day I haven't recovered but it has still not diminished in any way my commitment to the Democratic party and the importance of political involvement. I agree that we cannot look back but it is inevitable that we do. And that is OK as long as we keep going, stay positive and know that our involvement in the process is critical for the continuation our our beloved democracy
Thanks Robert for the inspiration. Your efforts are deeply appreciated.
Enjoy the eclipse. We're hoping that by traveling the back country roads here in Vermont, that we will be able to avoid the traffic and have a spectacular experience.
Here's a great example of a 28 year old who "dared a might thing" and WON! Maria Rodriguez, a 28-year-old "Run For Something" candidate, won her race for Pembroke Pines City Commission in Florida. She knocked 15,000 doors to win her race by just 50 votes!https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2024-03-26/commissioner-pembroke-pines-election-maria-rodriguez?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email. It is about the WORK people. Never forget that please! When we WORK, we WIN!
Run for Something https://runforsomething.net supports young, progressive, diverse candidates nationwide for local and state offices that often otherwise go uncontested. Search their 2024 candidates by state here: https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidates/AL/. Also, be sure to check out Run for Something's “50 State School Board Strategy” https://runforsomething.net/50stateschoolboard/. Lastly, don’t be shy. Think about running for office yourself!
Not sure if anyone will notice this on a Saturday night, but is there a chance that RFK Jr. is angling to become Trump's VP? https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/05/robert-f-kennedy-jr-jan-6-weaponization-special-counsel-trump-00150885
Just heard that Trump is having a major Republican fund raiser with billionaires. Is this really for the Republican coffers OR for his legal fees? My guess is the later. Thoughts?
Robert – your photos of the Saturn5 rocket are marvelous.
“reader Jon M. will receive the prized Today’s Edition ballpoint pen for his contribution: “Above the clouds, the sky is always clear.” “—
Jon M.’s aphorism (together with his full name) deserves to be submitted to BrainyQuote or other such for long-term public preservation and distribution.
just a note to let you know that the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Chris Quinn, was not just heralded by you for his editorial last week. Nicole Wallace and several others had him on board to comment on his words. Today he said that he has had more responses to that editorial than any other he has written, and they are in the 1000's, compared to the usual 10's. Apparently it's something we all needed to hear from a major newspaper. Thanks for highlighting his editorial.
I missed yesterday’s offer to send a poem, etc. Here’s my observation; On the road to success, as in raising prize roses, one must endure a few pricks.
One very large factor that has resulted in so many uncontested election races is the fact that, to a great extent, primary elections are closed to most voters who are not registered members of the political party whose candidates are on the ballot. Many organizations are fighting the battle for opening primaries to all voters regardless of party affiliations. Leading the way is the national organization, Open Primaries. Their website: https://openprimaries.org/mission/. Even in blue state Oregon, where I live, 42% of registered voters cannot vote in party primaries because they are not registered Democrats or Republicans. No wonder the extremes from both parties can get nominated in the primary and, in districts that are currently labeled as uncontested, get elected in the general election. Oregon has an open primaries organization working on this problem, All Oregon Votes. Their website: AllOregonVotes.org
Your shared perspective is so helpful to me. Lately I’m chanting “Stop the World. I want to get off.” Today I was at a funeral where the recessional was The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Brought me back to the funeral of Bobby Kennedy. He has always been a huge inspiration to me. We survived that era and with the inspiration of the real Bobby Kennedy I will hunker on and do my part.
Wow! This was a very inspiring newsletter! What the country was when many of us were teenagers, in spite of the Vietnam War, is heartening and instructive. We lived through turbulent times, and probably did not think things could get worse. In fact, JFK did help bring a man to the moon; LBJ did pass a Civil Rights bill. All in spite of a senseless war which was taking the lives of our peers in huge numbers. Today, some aspects of our current political situation are painful to watch and endure, no question. But so many of us are involved in supporting our incredible President and others in Congress and we've seen such an enormous groundswell of local groups writing letters and postcards, canvassing neighborhoods and making phone calls that we are able to feel good about our work and allow ourselves to hope that our country will endure, as it has in the past, as long as good people do not do nothing! Onward!