I flew from California to Virginia. I have been canvassing every day. This weekend thousands of volunteers are converging in VA (thanks to Swing Left for sponsoring bus trips) to turn out the vote. A surprising number are voting on election day.
Nov 4, 2023·edited Nov 4, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
Further to Robert’s mention of the ‘News’ on President Biden’s visit to Lewiston, Maine:
According to The New York Times, “Since taking office, President Biden has traveled a grim path through American communities desperately grieving in the wake of mass shootings: Uvalde, Texas: Monterey Park, California; Buffalo; Atlanta. On Friday he added another to the list: Lewiston, Maine.”
The press conference was livestreamed on WH.GOV and the link posted on The White House YouTube channel.
President Biden Pays Respects to the Victims of the Horrific Attack in Lewiston, Maine:
In attendance were Senators Susan Collins and Angus King. Unfortunately, they recycled parts of their disingenuous remarks from earlier in the week – when the Senators from Maine engaged in a colloquy on the Senate floor to remember those who died in Lewiston, Maine.
Neither Senator Collins nor Senator King supports the Assault Weapons Ban, S25. If you’re inclined to have a voice and to honor with action, the following are phone numbers of the DC offices of the Senators from Maine. To call upon them to co-sponsor the Assault Weapons Ban:
I would like to heap praise and thanksgiving to Antony Blinken who is tirelessly traveling to all the hot spots of this ongoing war trying to reconcile the participants and bring peace. Bless your efforts.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who chairs the subcommittee that wrote the bill, characterized the funding reductions it would deliver as necessary to curtail Inflation and the national debt.
“Cutting funding is never easy or pretty, but with the national debt in excess of $33 trillion and inflation at an unacceptable level, we had to make tough choices to rein in federal spending,” Simpson said on the floor Thursday.
You lying sacks of shit!
"If my thought dreams could be seen, they would put my head in a guillotine."
These scum ARE the Orcs.
Truman was right back in 1948 and moreso today: "The only 'good Republicans' are pushing up daisies."
One of the main challenges we all face is how our corporate media either is incapable or willfully mis-framing their news product. This is a primary contributor, in our opinion, to the sharp disagreements many of us have been experiencing since at least 2016. Last week, Marc Jacobs wrote an excellent blog titled, "Fact-checking isn’t enough. We need fact-crusading. The enemies of truth should be called out and confronted, not just corrected." If anyone in Robert's audience has connections in the industry, sharing this might just open some eyes. Link: https://www.stopthepresses.news/p/fact-checking-isnt-enough-we-need
Nov 4, 2023·edited Nov 4, 2023Liked by Robert B. Hubbell
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm going to be the old lady with Gray hair And a cane knocking on doors for a Democratic candidate in Virginia Today. I've been so moved by everything I've read as well as 2 zom meetings I attended yesterday that we simply cannot allow the governor to get a majority in the senate or house Or reproductive rights will be in even greater jeopardy across the country.. I put in the chat that I live in DC and wanted to come and knock on doors but didn't have a car. A gentleman offered to meet me. And I will be joining him for the afternoon. I'll let you know how it goes! I'm nervous and excited. Mostly I'm stunned by how powerfully I felt that I needed to do this.. I hope every single one of you discovers how you can help with at least 1 election heading towards Tuesday. Blessings,
Congressman Jared Golden, (D), from Lewiston ME is the brave and clear one from the Congressional group from Maine. He came out with one of the most heartfelt speeches after the mass murders and changed his position on assault weapons for the public. He will now join those trying to ban them from public use. As a former Marine, this holds exrtra weight...and bravery.
Just by reading this newsletter Robert identified 7 different areas and challenges the country faces and this is not a complete list. I think we all need some awareness of what is happening around us but we also know we cannot solve many of those challenges. Our comfort must come from the fact that as subscribers to this substack posting we are part of a village of people across the country who are quietly engaged in actives to support democracy like phone banks and voter registration etc and it’s the strength of our village that will protect democracy. We sometimes underestimate our power and commitment. If we continue our efforts we will see results but they won’t be immediate. Currently Republicans give us reasons to continue the grassroots efforts and we should take advantage of it.
Please don't forget the Gubernatorial race in Mississippi. Democrat Brandon Presley has a legitimate shot at defeating corrupt Republican Governor Tate Reeves. Reeves is so unpopular that some conservatives are telling voters to stay home. If Democrats show up, I believe Presley can win. If you're here in Mississippi, VOTE!
Recently, when I was feeling bluer 😰 than ever in my red state,I took Jess Craven’s advice and watched a Zoom fundraiser featuring Rep Maxwell Frost.His comments start at ~ 7 minutes and are so encouraging and inspiring.He talks about getting out the youth vote and the innovative ways Dems are supporting/creating multiple “political homes”.💙
Nice reminder in your Concluding Thoughts, Robert. In the end, family and friends are much more important than the rest of the stuff that surrounds us.
Please help in VA and Ohio as well as others. I am working phone banks as well as calling in VA. Our group alone has cured over 2200 rejected mail in ballots in VA and most of us are from other states! We are having phone banks all day today…last day to early vote as well as all week. We can cure until Nov13 at noon with affidavits With time change we get an extra hour to call. Yea!!!
Well done. Appreciate the simpler format with links. You are right we are all overwhelmed by the news but know as citizens we need to keep reading. And always appreciate your words of encouragement at the end.
Who ever thought we might say the press is undermining our democracy? They have moved from the drumbeat of 'he's too old'; 'inflation will kill him', 'most people think the economy is in the tank' to 'his position in Israel will cost him the election.' Of course no mention about what he who remains nameless says that always borders on the incoherent or insane. We will soon start calling the media the 'mouthpiece of the republicans!' I admire Biden for not paying attention to the naysayers and doing what needs to be done. Keeping focused, pressuring Netanyahu, pushing for humanitarian relief and counseling against Islamophobia. Jennifer Rubin is one of the few journalists who regularly calls out her colleague. If she has no impact, what chances do we have ? I believe anything we write to them is immediately relegated to 'junk'. And as for Susan Collins ------- well, what can one say?
Robert, thank you for the wisdom in your concluding thoughts. I lived in Peru for little while and remember the pain in the voice and eyes of people who told stories of families who bitterly fought against each other during the years of terrorism. It was deeply sad to listen to how many lost siblings, uncles and aunts, and grandparents due to fighting about the war and terrorism.
I flew from California to Virginia. I have been canvassing every day. This weekend thousands of volunteers are converging in VA (thanks to Swing Left for sponsoring bus trips) to turn out the vote. A surprising number are voting on election day.
Further to Robert’s mention of the ‘News’ on President Biden’s visit to Lewiston, Maine:
According to The New York Times, “Since taking office, President Biden has traveled a grim path through American communities desperately grieving in the wake of mass shootings: Uvalde, Texas: Monterey Park, California; Buffalo; Atlanta. On Friday he added another to the list: Lewiston, Maine.”
The press conference was livestreamed on WH.GOV and the link posted on The White House YouTube channel.
President Biden Pays Respects to the Victims of the Horrific Attack in Lewiston, Maine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lwwM3fggck
In attendance were Senators Susan Collins and Angus King. Unfortunately, they recycled parts of their disingenuous remarks from earlier in the week – when the Senators from Maine engaged in a colloquy on the Senate floor to remember those who died in Lewiston, Maine.
Following is the link to video of the occasion posted on Senator King’s monthly e-newsletter / October 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbAo3qOo9oA
Neither Senator Collins nor Senator King supports the Assault Weapons Ban, S25. If you’re inclined to have a voice and to honor with action, the following are phone numbers of the DC offices of the Senators from Maine. To call upon them to co-sponsor the Assault Weapons Ban:
Senator Collins – 202.224.2523
Senator King – 202.224.5344
I would like to heap praise and thanksgiving to Antony Blinken who is tirelessly traveling to all the hot spots of this ongoing war trying to reconcile the participants and bring peace. Bless your efforts.
Regarding the EPA:
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who chairs the subcommittee that wrote the bill, characterized the funding reductions it would deliver as necessary to curtail Inflation and the national debt.
“Cutting funding is never easy or pretty, but with the national debt in excess of $33 trillion and inflation at an unacceptable level, we had to make tough choices to rein in federal spending,” Simpson said on the floor Thursday.
You lying sacks of shit!
"If my thought dreams could be seen, they would put my head in a guillotine."
These scum ARE the Orcs.
Truman was right back in 1948 and moreso today: "The only 'good Republicans' are pushing up daisies."
One of the main challenges we all face is how our corporate media either is incapable or willfully mis-framing their news product. This is a primary contributor, in our opinion, to the sharp disagreements many of us have been experiencing since at least 2016. Last week, Marc Jacobs wrote an excellent blog titled, "Fact-checking isn’t enough. We need fact-crusading. The enemies of truth should be called out and confronted, not just corrected." If anyone in Robert's audience has connections in the industry, sharing this might just open some eyes. Link: https://www.stopthepresses.news/p/fact-checking-isnt-enough-we-need
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm going to be the old lady with Gray hair And a cane knocking on doors for a Democratic candidate in Virginia Today. I've been so moved by everything I've read as well as 2 zom meetings I attended yesterday that we simply cannot allow the governor to get a majority in the senate or house Or reproductive rights will be in even greater jeopardy across the country.. I put in the chat that I live in DC and wanted to come and knock on doors but didn't have a car. A gentleman offered to meet me. And I will be joining him for the afternoon. I'll let you know how it goes! I'm nervous and excited. Mostly I'm stunned by how powerfully I felt that I needed to do this.. I hope every single one of you discovers how you can help with at least 1 election heading towards Tuesday. Blessings,
Congressman Jared Golden, (D), from Lewiston ME is the brave and clear one from the Congressional group from Maine. He came out with one of the most heartfelt speeches after the mass murders and changed his position on assault weapons for the public. He will now join those trying to ban them from public use. As a former Marine, this holds exrtra weight...and bravery.
Just by reading this newsletter Robert identified 7 different areas and challenges the country faces and this is not a complete list. I think we all need some awareness of what is happening around us but we also know we cannot solve many of those challenges. Our comfort must come from the fact that as subscribers to this substack posting we are part of a village of people across the country who are quietly engaged in actives to support democracy like phone banks and voter registration etc and it’s the strength of our village that will protect democracy. We sometimes underestimate our power and commitment. If we continue our efforts we will see results but they won’t be immediate. Currently Republicans give us reasons to continue the grassroots efforts and we should take advantage of it.
Please don't forget the Gubernatorial race in Mississippi. Democrat Brandon Presley has a legitimate shot at defeating corrupt Republican Governor Tate Reeves. Reeves is so unpopular that some conservatives are telling voters to stay home. If Democrats show up, I believe Presley can win. If you're here in Mississippi, VOTE!
Recently, when I was feeling bluer 😰 than ever in my red state,I took Jess Craven’s advice and watched a Zoom fundraiser featuring Rep Maxwell Frost.His comments start at ~ 7 minutes and are so encouraging and inspiring.He talks about getting out the youth vote and the innovative ways Dems are supporting/creating multiple “political homes”.💙
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/play/SsQa1-XftW88CjODaR1yu0xo2AgvpqPvYy0fXZ4idSyftG14jQmx3-z9eH_9xFQS7-mVdO3nI36YJiFK.i0idEcBMYgYDOnQU
It would certainly be instructive to know who are the big money supporters of No Labels . It’s not being done in a vacuum
Nice reminder in your Concluding Thoughts, Robert. In the end, family and friends are much more important than the rest of the stuff that surrounds us.
Please help in VA and Ohio as well as others. I am working phone banks as well as calling in VA. Our group alone has cured over 2200 rejected mail in ballots in VA and most of us are from other states! We are having phone banks all day today…last day to early vote as well as all week. We can cure until Nov13 at noon with affidavits With time change we get an extra hour to call. Yea!!!
Well done. Appreciate the simpler format with links. You are right we are all overwhelmed by the news but know as citizens we need to keep reading. And always appreciate your words of encouragement at the end.
Who ever thought we might say the press is undermining our democracy? They have moved from the drumbeat of 'he's too old'; 'inflation will kill him', 'most people think the economy is in the tank' to 'his position in Israel will cost him the election.' Of course no mention about what he who remains nameless says that always borders on the incoherent or insane. We will soon start calling the media the 'mouthpiece of the republicans!' I admire Biden for not paying attention to the naysayers and doing what needs to be done. Keeping focused, pressuring Netanyahu, pushing for humanitarian relief and counseling against Islamophobia. Jennifer Rubin is one of the few journalists who regularly calls out her colleague. If she has no impact, what chances do we have ? I believe anything we write to them is immediately relegated to 'junk'. And as for Susan Collins ------- well, what can one say?
Robert, thank you for the wisdom in your concluding thoughts. I lived in Peru for little while and remember the pain in the voice and eyes of people who told stories of families who bitterly fought against each other during the years of terrorism. It was deeply sad to listen to how many lost siblings, uncles and aunts, and grandparents due to fighting about the war and terrorism.