I was having a gathering of Democrats Abroad at my house last night and we are all of the opinion that a lot of people do not realize what they were voting for. That is evident by states voting for Republicans but also for abortion protections and worker rights. I hold the corporate media responsible for that.
I was having a gathering of Democrats Abroad at my house last night and we are all of the opinion that a lot of people do not realize what they were voting for. That is evident by states voting for Republicans but also for abortion protections and worker rights. I hold the corporate media responsible for that.
At the same time in the Bulwark one of the writers was saying today that the Democrats have protected the American population from many of the consequences of their actions. He said, the Dems should let them do what they do without stepping in to fix it was the advice of this writer.
He said let Blue state governors protect their people and let others see what their governors are really like. Toxic Texas is a hot mess with Abbott in charge. I never visited my friends while they lived there. I have had 2 sets of friends that moved there, who are now in California because they could not stay in Texas because of its politics. I think just because of Abortion laws we will see some population shifting within the US, as well as those who will leave. A national abortion ban should push many young women out. The independent media needs to help them figure out where they can go.
People do need good media options. Of course we have to choose them. I am excited that The Guardian will be adding a section on Democracy now that one can sign up for. Our job is going to be sustaining the independent voices in the media. Let the corporate press deal with Trumps' nastiness on their own. They earned it. Bye bye Bezos.
My family is already feeling the consequences. My beloved only son and his partner are planning on moving to another state. We live in VERY red Idaho. They would like to have a family and won't consider living where a woman can easily die if she has complications with her pregnancy. I am supporting their decision and hoping that national bans won't become a reality. My heart is breaking for them, for all young women, and for all the other "others."
You can support the Media and Democracy Project's challenge of several Fox TV stations' licenses. Hit them where it hurts them! To find out more, go to https://www.mediaanddemocracyproject.org/.
Thanks Linda, I agree that MANY who voted for Trump were so brainwashed with disinformation that did not understand or know the truth about his policies. I predict they will not be happy with what they get. One question I have is: Can the pendulum swing back the other way in 2026 if the disinformation continues or in the worst case ramps up?
Robin, I believe the pendulum can swing back, but I don't know what it will take. One thing to help it will be clear reporting on what is going on. The Guardian has pledged to do that, and to do a section on democracy, which I have signed up for. My Democrats Abroad Project 2025 Book Club has decided that after this election we are going to be reading about Democracy. I would like to see The Guardian be rewarded for this if they do it well, which I believe they can continue to do. I hold the corporate and social media responsible for the outcome of this election. People are wallowing in ignorance. Many live in information deserts, and do not have the time, know-how, resources to get better information.
Here is Heather Cox Richardson talking about people who are now realizing that they voted for the wrong person. I have been reading many articles in the past 2 days saying the same thing.
Hooray for HCR - one of the best! Anyway, largely I agree with you but also we need to somehow get our people better educated from the get-go, and stop banning books, dammit! When I think about how much I learned about history from reading YA novels, not to mention tolerance and respect of others … of course, that’s the long game.
I can not be sympathetic to the brain washed masses. I have tried with no success, to discuss this with former friends and relatives only to find 'my mind is made up, don't confuse me with FACT' I
I was having a gathering of Democrats Abroad at my house last night and we are all of the opinion that a lot of people do not realize what they were voting for. That is evident by states voting for Republicans but also for abortion protections and worker rights. I hold the corporate media responsible for that.
At the same time in the Bulwark one of the writers was saying today that the Democrats have protected the American population from many of the consequences of their actions. He said, the Dems should let them do what they do without stepping in to fix it was the advice of this writer.
He said let Blue state governors protect their people and let others see what their governors are really like. Toxic Texas is a hot mess with Abbott in charge. I never visited my friends while they lived there. I have had 2 sets of friends that moved there, who are now in California because they could not stay in Texas because of its politics. I think just because of Abortion laws we will see some population shifting within the US, as well as those who will leave. A national abortion ban should push many young women out. The independent media needs to help them figure out where they can go.
People do need good media options. Of course we have to choose them. I am excited that The Guardian will be adding a section on Democracy now that one can sign up for. Our job is going to be sustaining the independent voices in the media. Let the corporate press deal with Trumps' nastiness on their own. They earned it. Bye bye Bezos.
My family is already feeling the consequences. My beloved only son and his partner are planning on moving to another state. We live in VERY red Idaho. They would like to have a family and won't consider living where a woman can easily die if she has complications with her pregnancy. I am supporting their decision and hoping that national bans won't become a reality. My heart is breaking for them, for all young women, and for all the other "others."
You can support the Media and Democracy Project's challenge of several Fox TV stations' licenses. Hit them where it hurts them! To find out more, go to https://www.mediaanddemocracyproject.org/.
Thanks Linda, I agree that MANY who voted for Trump were so brainwashed with disinformation that did not understand or know the truth about his policies. I predict they will not be happy with what they get. One question I have is: Can the pendulum swing back the other way in 2026 if the disinformation continues or in the worst case ramps up?
Robin, I believe the pendulum can swing back, but I don't know what it will take. One thing to help it will be clear reporting on what is going on. The Guardian has pledged to do that, and to do a section on democracy, which I have signed up for. My Democrats Abroad Project 2025 Book Club has decided that after this election we are going to be reading about Democracy. I would like to see The Guardian be rewarded for this if they do it well, which I believe they can continue to do. I hold the corporate and social media responsible for the outcome of this election. People are wallowing in ignorance. Many live in information deserts, and do not have the time, know-how, resources to get better information.
Here is Heather Cox Richardson talking about people who are now realizing that they voted for the wrong person. I have been reading many articles in the past 2 days saying the same thing.
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-8-2024
We need to stop supporting bad media whether it be corporate or social. If we cannot do that, we cannot expect change.
Hooray for HCR - one of the best! Anyway, largely I agree with you but also we need to somehow get our people better educated from the get-go, and stop banning books, dammit! When I think about how much I learned about history from reading YA novels, not to mention tolerance and respect of others … of course, that’s the long game.
I can not be sympathetic to the brain washed masses. I have tried with no success, to discuss this with former friends and relatives only to find 'my mind is made up, don't confuse me with FACT' I