"The defining feature of Trump's campaign was its appeal to racism, misogyny, and white supremacy."
This is not new in this 76-year-old's life.
We will join hands together; we will resist; we will not fight among ourselves; we will find strength together; we will grow spiritually and intellectually together in resistance to racism, misogyny, white racism; we will advance the dignity and worth of each individual, each person.
Robert and Jill, Thank you for addressing my feelings. I think that's the first step to getting through this. I am a social worker, retired after a 50 year career fighting for improved mental health treatment options, women's rights, social justice. I will never give in and stop fighting. I appreciate all that you and Jill do and continue to pray for guidance in the next steps of this battle for freedom and equality for all. Thank God I live in America to be able to read reliable information and continue this fight.
Trump did not get the majority of votes. Nonvoters got the biggest number. What are they telling us? Do not dismiss them. We need to understand why they chose to not vote. Is the fact that money is buying elections? Are white people having trouble accepting that they are no longer in the majority? What has turned them off? Perhaps if we have the answers we can fix the problems. Pat Sax
There is reality to the idea that far right media is driving the conversation. See this article forwarded to me by a friend. Democrats don't need to eat their own. We need each other now more than ever.
I agree totally. And I'm with Solnit. I'm just as annoyed and disappointed. We are between a rock and a hard place. We know the Trump supporters are misogynist white supremacists and that's why they voted for Trump but we cannot say that. The Rock. We can also talk about the economy, income inequality, but then we come across the reality that because of their racism and misogyny, they voted against their own self-interest. The Hard Place. And there are some good studies in the political science literature that Trump supporters exhibit strong authoritarian tendencies. Maybe we need to look to post-war Germany for answers of what needs to be done to restore democracy and sanity.
Thank you both. I hope you know how much you have helped me and others. I could not agree more that we cannot blame the democrats- either the campaign or the party as a whole. This man ran as an unabashed racist and misogynist and the people cheered, first literally and later, tragically, with their votes. How on earth does one try to explain that that is wrong? I do not believe another candidate besides Harris would have had a different outcome. The mainstream media is culpable, but the larger problem may be the right wing echo chambers. Also, it is incredibly reassuring to me to contemplate that this may not be the end of our democracy. So thanks for that too. If there was some way I could know that we'd have free and fair and legitimate elections in 2026 and 2028, (and to be sure that this man would not attempt to run again) then I would feel far less panicked and despondent. (My fear is that they'd dismantle it somehow.) But if this is a temporary thing, then I believe the American people can see it through and shepherd them out of office in an expedient manner in the coming years.
Robert and Jill, while the words of commentors are a constant source of insight and encouragement, your videos make this Community much more tangible for me. Thank you again 💞
Thanks for the Google Doc of Solnit's FB post. As a matter of principle, I have never had a Facebook account. I really appreciate that you found a way to give us access to her strong and clear-eyed insights.
Thank you. Jill--I feel just what you said. I can't watch news, or read, except this newsletter, and a few others. I appreciate the warmth and empathy that both of you share. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.--Anita
Dear Robert and Jill, I just want to thank for all you did for these last few years to get Joe, and then Kamala, both decent people elected president. For the good of our country and our society. You must be exhausted, physically and emotionally, yet you continue to help us cope with a towering disappointment without spewing anger and looking for who is to blame. You remain calm, and empathetic, thus setting the model of how real adults cope with pain, grief and disappointment.
One of the worst things about Trumps win for me is the message it sends to our children and grandchildren. They have watched a terrible person walk away from every shocking and destructive thing he’s done, and has been doing his whole life, not only get away Scot free, but also be rewarded by becoming President of the United States. Where is the justice we learned in Civics this country valued? What happened to the checks and balances we learned were built into our system of government? Who has the power to fix this? To stop this debacle?
I am sick at heart, and so grateful to you for being there. You are still hopeful for the future, and that means everything to me. I need that optimism right now. So thank you again, the two of you for always being there, and for caring so much.
We need to prepare for and plan how to peacefully resist a type of ‘Reichstad fire’, or any means used to wrest away all freedoms. It’s what Tom Snyder warns at the end of his book ‘On Tyranny’.
I think it’s the height of hypocrisy for MSM is be offering their high minded opinions on “ how Kamala lost the election” when they played a critical role in that very defeat. They’re the ones that invariably normalized Trump and sanewashed his demented, racist, misogynistic rallies and speeches. That and the constant, incessant blaring of disinformation from the right wing disinformation campaign totally brainwashed their listeners. Those people were living in a false bubble. It didn’t matter what Kamala said - they weren’t listening. Of course she had the policies they all wanted. They didn’t hear it. She ran a flawless campaign and outlined her opportunity economy, how to not just get by but get ahead. But too large a number of Americans were tuned into Fox, and Newsmax, and Joe Rogan and whatever the heck was going on on Twitter- X.
I watched your video with your wife after I wrote the above comment. I just want to send you and Jill a huge thank you. Your calmness and steadiness is a beacon in these uncertain times. We all need each other right now and in whatever lies ahead. And we’ll rely on leaders like yourselves to help us get there. Please take care of yourselves and know we are there for you too.
Robert B. Hubbell: You say this exactly right:
"The defining feature of Trump's campaign was its appeal to racism, misogyny, and white supremacy."
This is not new in this 76-year-old's life.
We will join hands together; we will resist; we will not fight among ourselves; we will find strength together; we will grow spiritually and intellectually together in resistance to racism, misogyny, white racism; we will advance the dignity and worth of each individual, each person.
Robert and Jill, Thank you for addressing my feelings. I think that's the first step to getting through this. I am a social worker, retired after a 50 year career fighting for improved mental health treatment options, women's rights, social justice. I will never give in and stop fighting. I appreciate all that you and Jill do and continue to pray for guidance in the next steps of this battle for freedom and equality for all. Thank God I live in America to be able to read reliable information and continue this fight.
Trump did not get the majority of votes. Nonvoters got the biggest number. What are they telling us? Do not dismiss them. We need to understand why they chose to not vote. Is the fact that money is buying elections? Are white people having trouble accepting that they are no longer in the majority? What has turned them off? Perhaps if we have the answers we can fix the problems. Pat Sax
There is reality to the idea that far right media is driving the conversation. See this article forwarded to me by a friend. Democrats don't need to eat their own. We need each other now more than ever.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-does-no-one-understand-152523953.html
I agree totally. And I'm with Solnit. I'm just as annoyed and disappointed. We are between a rock and a hard place. We know the Trump supporters are misogynist white supremacists and that's why they voted for Trump but we cannot say that. The Rock. We can also talk about the economy, income inequality, but then we come across the reality that because of their racism and misogyny, they voted against their own self-interest. The Hard Place. And there are some good studies in the political science literature that Trump supporters exhibit strong authoritarian tendencies. Maybe we need to look to post-war Germany for answers of what needs to be done to restore democracy and sanity.
I posted my own words yesterday but this post by Robert Reich is depth and breadth of it ….
https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/the-root-of-trumpism?r=r88c&utm_medium=ios
Thank you both. I hope you know how much you have helped me and others. I could not agree more that we cannot blame the democrats- either the campaign or the party as a whole. This man ran as an unabashed racist and misogynist and the people cheered, first literally and later, tragically, with their votes. How on earth does one try to explain that that is wrong? I do not believe another candidate besides Harris would have had a different outcome. The mainstream media is culpable, but the larger problem may be the right wing echo chambers. Also, it is incredibly reassuring to me to contemplate that this may not be the end of our democracy. So thanks for that too. If there was some way I could know that we'd have free and fair and legitimate elections in 2026 and 2028, (and to be sure that this man would not attempt to run again) then I would feel far less panicked and despondent. (My fear is that they'd dismantle it somehow.) But if this is a temporary thing, then I believe the American people can see it through and shepherd them out of office in an expedient manner in the coming years.
Robert and Jill, while the words of commentors are a constant source of insight and encouragement, your videos make this Community much more tangible for me. Thank you again 💞
Thanks for the Google Doc of Solnit's FB post. As a matter of principle, I have never had a Facebook account. I really appreciate that you found a way to give us access to her strong and clear-eyed insights.
Thank you. Jill--I feel just what you said. I can't watch news, or read, except this newsletter, and a few others. I appreciate the warmth and empathy that both of you share. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.--Anita
Thank you so much, Mr and Mrs Hubbell! Your message of hope, tenacity, and community is so reassuring! It’s good to be with you.
Dear Robert and Jill, I just want to thank for all you did for these last few years to get Joe, and then Kamala, both decent people elected president. For the good of our country and our society. You must be exhausted, physically and emotionally, yet you continue to help us cope with a towering disappointment without spewing anger and looking for who is to blame. You remain calm, and empathetic, thus setting the model of how real adults cope with pain, grief and disappointment.
One of the worst things about Trumps win for me is the message it sends to our children and grandchildren. They have watched a terrible person walk away from every shocking and destructive thing he’s done, and has been doing his whole life, not only get away Scot free, but also be rewarded by becoming President of the United States. Where is the justice we learned in Civics this country valued? What happened to the checks and balances we learned were built into our system of government? Who has the power to fix this? To stop this debacle?
I am sick at heart, and so grateful to you for being there. You are still hopeful for the future, and that means everything to me. I need that optimism right now. So thank you again, the two of you for always being there, and for caring so much.
Sincerely,
Jo-Ann Middleman
We need to prepare for and plan how to peacefully resist a type of ‘Reichstad fire’, or any means used to wrest away all freedoms. It’s what Tom Snyder warns at the end of his book ‘On Tyranny’.
Won’t he have to acknowledge that he lost in 2020 in order to be inaugurated? Otherwise it would be an illegal third term. 😂
I think it’s the height of hypocrisy for MSM is be offering their high minded opinions on “ how Kamala lost the election” when they played a critical role in that very defeat. They’re the ones that invariably normalized Trump and sanewashed his demented, racist, misogynistic rallies and speeches. That and the constant, incessant blaring of disinformation from the right wing disinformation campaign totally brainwashed their listeners. Those people were living in a false bubble. It didn’t matter what Kamala said - they weren’t listening. Of course she had the policies they all wanted. They didn’t hear it. She ran a flawless campaign and outlined her opportunity economy, how to not just get by but get ahead. But too large a number of Americans were tuned into Fox, and Newsmax, and Joe Rogan and whatever the heck was going on on Twitter- X.
I watched your video with your wife after I wrote the above comment. I just want to send you and Jill a huge thank you. Your calmness and steadiness is a beacon in these uncertain times. We all need each other right now and in whatever lies ahead. And we’ll rely on leaders like yourselves to help us get there. Please take care of yourselves and know we are there for you too.
https://mailchi.mp/9c32b72efa48/dnwsg-weekly-18159947?e=694b46dadb
this might be helpful to some. Some good news and some opportunities for action NOW.