The "Christians" who vote for these Republicans aren't Christians, they're Fundamentalists. Whether a Fundamentalist pretends to be Christian, Muslim, Jewish or Hindu, they are Fundamentalists, all the same - they have nothing to do with the values of any of the religions they claim to be "purifying."
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Two things really get to all Americans. The threat of nuclear war and paying too much for their gasoline addiction. The Republicans' Russian buddy (we hear you trump, Hannity, FOX and CPAC) is waving his nuclear threats right under the voters' noses. The headlines yesterday screamed at OPEC+ not Biden. Also. Just because women aren't marching and declaring war like men are so very prone to do doesn't mean they aren't enraged over the reversal of Roe v Wade. And thanks to Walker for rubbing everyone's noses in the sordid treatment women go through when they do exercise their right to choose. It might not be a blue tsunami but the voters' choices are crystal clear for the Midterms. I believe we will keep the Senate and quite possibly the House.
A number of the republicans who were shocked on January 6th, lost their shock within hours and turned a blind eye to justice.
Just so with Hershel Walker, et. al. There is no sense of justice within the Party of Lincoln anymore. What a nasty reality that the republican party has become the party of minions of an unhinged monster.
"A party that claims to be based on Christian values makes a mockery of those values every day." By all rights, the loser as Herschel Walker lies about paying for an abortion while opposing all abortion should the the entire Republican Party, not just Walker. Republican leaders once again demonstrate their interest is only in power. They care nothing for the values they pretend to espouse.
Oct 6, 2022·edited Oct 6, 2022Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Is anyone involved in organizations that are trying to discourage using gasoline? Americans could be so much more intentional about driving. Traffic in our city is now worse then pre-pandemic despite a lot of people working from home. I almost never drive (though I completely understand that some people have to) and own a decent, hefty bike with saddlebags that gets me almost anywhere I need to go on most days. I'm looking for a national movement that is focused on everything from old school carpooling to encouraging electric vehicles, Bike-to-Work days, get on the bus, that kind of thing. Is it naive to think that if everyone who cares about the environment and gas prices drove less (and limited flights) we could permanently decrease our dependence on fossil fuels and people like MBS?
I am reminded today of a documentary by Jen Senko I saw awhile back titled, “The Brainwashing of My Dad.” The film explores the radical change in her father as he listens to and is influenced by right-wing media. It starts with a quote by Edward Bernays. “In almost every act of our lives....We are dominated by the relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.”
This reminds me that our fight is not with the many individuals who listen to right-wing media outlets, but with a small number of people who wish to control the narrative for their own purposes. These people are strong and powerful, understanding that fear and resentment are great tools in influencing group behavior.
I do despair at times. How can people believe the lies put forth by right-wind media? How can the polls by tightening when the candidates put forth by Republicans are so unworthy and undeserving of leadership positions?
One foot in front of the other, writing postcards, contributing what and when I can, hoping.
Do you suppose OPEC’s decision driven by Trump’s Saudi buddy, MBS, and his Russian buddy, Putin, to cut oil production likely resulting in upward pressure on gasoline prices only one month before the U.S. midterm election is a mere unhappy coincidence?
As Yogi Berra once said, “That would be too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence.”
Russia once again puts its thumb on the scale of U.S. elections in favor of Republicans and their Dear Leader TFG.
How should we respond? Call it out and oppose it by voting for Democrats up and down the ballot.
Here's another great quote on hope from Bryan Stevenson (Equal Justice Initiative): Hopelessness is the enemy of justice. Hope is our Superpower.
“It's not a pie in the sky hope, it's not a preference for optimism over pessimism. It's just an orientation of the spirit. I think we have to be willing to believe things we haven't seen. That's our superpower. I had to believe I could be a lawyer even though I'd never met a lawyer who looked like me. We had to believe that we could create an institution that could help people on death row, even though we hadn't seen that happen. We had to believe we could build a museum and a memorial in the heart of a pretty hostile space when it comes to racial justice. And yet we've achieved all of those things. And so, I think hopelessness is the enemy of justice. I think injustice prevails where hopelessness persists. And so, hope is our requirement, it's our superpower.”
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
A friend who knew I worked in a toxic organization said to me once, "You have to protect your heart." That's what we all have to do now in today's political environment. Robert, thank you for showing us how.
"Saudi Arabia gave Russia a huge gift on Wednesday by coordinating a two million barrel per day reduction in oil production among OPEC oil producers. " And a huge finger to the U.S. It's past time to release the investigations of 9/11. Out the erstwhile ally.
As always your daily newsletter is spot on. I just wanted to share some NC news: Candidates for US Senate from NC debate will be this Friday, Oct 7 at 8pm EST Spectrum News Debate – Available to stream at https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills
I also started a postcard campaign for Cheri Beasley (I chair Women For Beasley)- it has been hugely successful - well over 260 volunteers writing over 37,000 postcards to date - awesome!!!
The "Christians" who vote for these Republicans aren't Christians, they're Fundamentalists. Whether a Fundamentalist pretends to be Christian, Muslim, Jewish or Hindu, they are Fundamentalists, all the same - they have nothing to do with the values of any of the religions they claim to be "purifying."
Two things really get to all Americans. The threat of nuclear war and paying too much for their gasoline addiction. The Republicans' Russian buddy (we hear you trump, Hannity, FOX and CPAC) is waving his nuclear threats right under the voters' noses. The headlines yesterday screamed at OPEC+ not Biden. Also. Just because women aren't marching and declaring war like men are so very prone to do doesn't mean they aren't enraged over the reversal of Roe v Wade. And thanks to Walker for rubbing everyone's noses in the sordid treatment women go through when they do exercise their right to choose. It might not be a blue tsunami but the voters' choices are crystal clear for the Midterms. I believe we will keep the Senate and quite possibly the House.
Let's not forget the $2 Billion down payment the Saudis gave to Jared Kushner 6 months after he left the White House.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/jared-kushner-saudi-investment-fund.html
A number of the republicans who were shocked on January 6th, lost their shock within hours and turned a blind eye to justice.
Just so with Hershel Walker, et. al. There is no sense of justice within the Party of Lincoln anymore. What a nasty reality that the republican party has become the party of minions of an unhinged monster.
"A party that claims to be based on Christian values makes a mockery of those values every day." By all rights, the loser as Herschel Walker lies about paying for an abortion while opposing all abortion should the the entire Republican Party, not just Walker. Republican leaders once again demonstrate their interest is only in power. They care nothing for the values they pretend to espouse.
Is anyone involved in organizations that are trying to discourage using gasoline? Americans could be so much more intentional about driving. Traffic in our city is now worse then pre-pandemic despite a lot of people working from home. I almost never drive (though I completely understand that some people have to) and own a decent, hefty bike with saddlebags that gets me almost anywhere I need to go on most days. I'm looking for a national movement that is focused on everything from old school carpooling to encouraging electric vehicles, Bike-to-Work days, get on the bus, that kind of thing. Is it naive to think that if everyone who cares about the environment and gas prices drove less (and limited flights) we could permanently decrease our dependence on fossil fuels and people like MBS?
'Optimisn of the will'. I love that. Keep working people! We CAN do this!!!!
I am reminded today of a documentary by Jen Senko I saw awhile back titled, “The Brainwashing of My Dad.” The film explores the radical change in her father as he listens to and is influenced by right-wing media. It starts with a quote by Edward Bernays. “In almost every act of our lives....We are dominated by the relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.”
This reminds me that our fight is not with the many individuals who listen to right-wing media outlets, but with a small number of people who wish to control the narrative for their own purposes. These people are strong and powerful, understanding that fear and resentment are great tools in influencing group behavior.
I do despair at times. How can people believe the lies put forth by right-wind media? How can the polls by tightening when the candidates put forth by Republicans are so unworthy and undeserving of leadership positions?
One foot in front of the other, writing postcards, contributing what and when I can, hoping.
Saudis are not our friends and have not been for decades.
Just asking -
Do you suppose OPEC’s decision driven by Trump’s Saudi buddy, MBS, and his Russian buddy, Putin, to cut oil production likely resulting in upward pressure on gasoline prices only one month before the U.S. midterm election is a mere unhappy coincidence?
As Yogi Berra once said, “That would be too much of a coincidence to be a coincidence.”
Russia once again puts its thumb on the scale of U.S. elections in favor of Republicans and their Dear Leader TFG.
How should we respond? Call it out and oppose it by voting for Democrats up and down the ballot.
Never fail to love you Robert Hubbell
Here's another great quote on hope from Bryan Stevenson (Equal Justice Initiative): Hopelessness is the enemy of justice. Hope is our Superpower.
“It's not a pie in the sky hope, it's not a preference for optimism over pessimism. It's just an orientation of the spirit. I think we have to be willing to believe things we haven't seen. That's our superpower. I had to believe I could be a lawyer even though I'd never met a lawyer who looked like me. We had to believe that we could create an institution that could help people on death row, even though we hadn't seen that happen. We had to believe we could build a museum and a memorial in the heart of a pretty hostile space when it comes to racial justice. And yet we've achieved all of those things. And so, I think hopelessness is the enemy of justice. I think injustice prevails where hopelessness persists. And so, hope is our requirement, it's our superpower.”
From John Lewis:
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
A friend who knew I worked in a toxic organization said to me once, "You have to protect your heart." That's what we all have to do now in today's political environment. Robert, thank you for showing us how.
"Saudi Arabia gave Russia a huge gift on Wednesday by coordinating a two million barrel per day reduction in oil production among OPEC oil producers. " And a huge finger to the U.S. It's past time to release the investigations of 9/11. Out the erstwhile ally.
As always your daily newsletter is spot on. I just wanted to share some NC news: Candidates for US Senate from NC debate will be this Friday, Oct 7 at 8pm EST Spectrum News Debate – Available to stream at https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills
I also started a postcard campaign for Cheri Beasley (I chair Women For Beasley)- it has been hugely successful - well over 260 volunteers writing over 37,000 postcards to date - awesome!!!