I saw a story on MSNBC this past week that was as disturbing as it was saddening. It was about newly elected US House of Representative member Marjorie Taylor Greene and the outrageous pronouncements and accusations she’s been making about the election and the most bizarre conspiracy theories I’ve ever heard. Not only does she support all of the debunked accusations by Trump regarding the election but the most racist, fascist conspiracy theories I’ve ever heard, including the whole Q-anon business and a claim that the Jewish community is starting forest fires with outer space lasers in western United States. She also claims the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shootings were hoaxes committed by gun control advocates and she actually harassed and threatened one of the survivors.
The fact that enough people actually voted to elect a person like her to national office is indicative as two things. First, it is a stunning example of how public education has almost completely failed in this country. No reasonably educated person (one with a quality high school education) could possibly entertain such nonsense. I have said many times in previous posts that the Republican Party has made a concerted effort for years to dumb down the population as a means to get us to vote against our own interest and in favor of big money interest. This woman and the people who voted for her are examples of what you get after decades of teaching religion as fact instead of faith where it belongs. The problem with religion is that anyone who interprets it literally will believe anything. Add to that a media programed to appeal to one’s personal vanity, validating every fallacious idea a person has and you get a country full of Marjorie Greenes.
Second, it is indicative of the fact that values that have shaped American culture for at least the last 150 years are being abandoned at an alarming rate. We now have at least two generations of Americans who only know American values such as democracy, freedom of choice, respect for dissenting opinions and freedom of religion as concepts only and not as something they actually lived and grew up with. Up until the mid 1970s, students were required to pass civics exams before they could graduate middle school or grammar school to demonstrate they understood how government worked on a federal, state and local level. It was a mistake to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from public schools, due to objections from non-religious persons. It would have been better to take out two words of the Pledge of Allegiance (“under God”) than to eliminate it from public schools all together. The essence of American democracy was reinforced early in a young person’s development through the pledge of allegiance. I would have preferred leaving it as is and leaving it to parents to explain where God does or doesn’t fit in. Those of us inclined towards liberal politics were wrong on this one.
This is serious. It should be clear to all of us now that close to 70 million white people in this country have no interest in democracy if it means making it possible that anyone other than a white person holds the reins of power or elections being decided by any people other than white people. Those people have been seduced by the allure of white privilege offered by fascists and white supremacists, even though as many as half of them don’t realized it yet. Therefore, those of us who believe in democracy and equal justice for all must be crystal clear when we communicate what is at stake. I think Nancy Pelosi has it right when she refers to Trump and his enablers in the Senate, like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley as seditionist traitors. The time has come for Democrats to make clear to the public that anyone in congress who voted to invalidate the election or votes to acquit Trump of his responsibility for the insurrection is pro white supremacist fascism and against democracy as defined by one person, one vote for all Americans. In essence we are where we were in 1860. Back then; you were either for slavery or against it. Today, we must choose between democracy and fascism. The choice could not be any clearer.
Not since the civil rights movement in the 1960s have Americans had to engage in commitments that require real courage. By that, I’m talking about the courage that requires that you put not just your job, or your property on the line, but your very life itself on the line. If the murderous intentions of Ms. Marjorie Greene are to be believed, Republicans who break ranks and vote their conscience are at risk of losing much more than their senate seats. In fact, we all may be soon called upon to make that kind of sacrifice, for it would seem that the fascists would rather destroy the entire country than leave it to democracy. Democrats must give up concerns about offending Republicans by fascist characterizations. At this point, if they fail to pass the acid test of denouncing fascism and white supremacy by voting to impeach, they are either loyal seditionists or the worst kind of political opportunists imaginable, like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruise, who probably have tightly rolled $20 bills where there hearts should be. We must all understand that bipartisanship from the point of view of Democrats can only be manifested by the degree to which Trump Republicans abandon their party in favor those who support democracy over fascism and by supporting Biden in his efforts to bring the COVID epidemic under control.
Most Americans were shocked and horrified when Trump won in 2016. Then after he won, we were bewildered as to why Republicans refused to hold him in check when he began his assault on democracy and the rule of law. What we should now know is that the people responsible for electing Trump gave up on democracy the day Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. They immediately became functional fascist once they perceived that their white privilege was in danger of being lost forever. Their tragedy is that the power of fascism is also its poison. In the beginning, it’s easy to rally behind an idea that tells you your birthright is being stolen out from under you by a horde of inferior human beings. At the same time, it robs you of the of the ability to see the world as it actually is and blinds you from seeing the things you must do for your own benefit and security.
Every election from now until the foreseeable future is critical for the peaceful maintenance of democracy and democratic norms. Not until Republicans are almost completely swept out of office can we start to have lives that have some semblance of normalcy. I understand Republicans are about small budgets and small government with minimal regulation, but this goes way beyond that. Those issues are meaningless if America is ran by a fascist dictator, which is the end game if Republicans as they exist today prevail. If you are anything close to a moderate or progressive Republican, you must remain in your party and while voting against it until there are not enough Republicans in Washington or the state legislatures to hold a committee meeting of two, before you can take back and rebuild the party back into what it was meant to be.
Wonderful beat ! I wish tto apprentice at the same time as yyou amend
your website, how can i subscribe for a blog site? The account aided mme
a applicable deal. I were a little bit familiar of tis your broadcast offered vibrant clear concept
web site
Enables you to manage a computer or KVM switch from a distance of as much
as 500 ft.
Someone essentially lend a hand to make significantly
articles I would state. This is the first time I frequented your web page and to this
point? I amazed with the research you made to make this actual submit incredible.
Fantastic activity!
I’m not sure where you’re getting your info, but great topic.
I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.
Thanks for excellent info I was looking for this info for my mission.
Hi, i believe that i noticed you visited my weblog thus i came to return the prefer?.I am trying to in finding things
to enhance my website!I assume its good enough to make use
of a few of your concepts!!
Hi to all, it’s really a nice for me to pay a quick visit this web page, it includes useful Information. http://www.brijj.com/barrow-thom?route=head
Wһat’s Goimg dkwn i’m new to this, I stumbⅼed սpon this I’vе discovered It absolutely
useful and it has aided me out loads. I am hoping to contribute & aid other customers
lkke iits aided me. Gｒeat job. http://db-y.com/comment/html/?35854.html
What’s Going down i’m new tⲟ thiѕ, I stumbled սpon this
I’ve diѕⅽovered It absolutely useful and it has aided
me out loads. I am hoping to contribute & aaid other customers likе
itss aіde me.Great job. http://db-y.com/comment/html/?35854.html
After I initially commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I receive
4 emails with the exact same comment. There has to be an easy
method you can remove me from that service? Thank you!
Wonderful blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News.
Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
Many thanks
Terrific article! This is the type of info that are meant to be shared around the web.
Disgrace on the seek engines for no longer positioning this publish higher!
Come on over and talk over with my website . Thank
you =)
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by
searching for vertigo pendant lamp small
Asking questions are actually fastidious thing if you are not understanding anything completely, except this
article offers fastidious understanding even.
Helpful info. Lucky me I discovered your site accidentally, and I
am shocked why this accident didn’t happened in advance!
I bookmarked it.
Spot on with this write-up, I truly assume this web site wants rather more consideration. I’ll in all probability be again to read rather more, thanks for that info.
Hey very nice blog!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally?
I am happy to find numerous useful information here within the post, we need develop more strategies in this regard, thank you for sharing.
. . . . .
wonderful post.Never knew this, thanks for letting me know.
Hey there, You have done a fantastic job. I’ll certainly digg it and personally suggest to my friends.
I am confident they’ll be benefited from this website.
Appreciation to my father who informed me on the topic of
this blog, this blog is in fact awesome.
I received it. I have worn it for two days. It looks pretty good. My friends can’t tell that I have worn a wig in the past two days. Thanks to the store for recommending such a really good product. I am going to introduce it to my sisters.
If some one desires to be updated with most up-to-date technologies after that he must be pay
a quick visit this web site and be up to date all the time.
Eνerything iѕ very opеn witһ ɑ гeally clsar explanation ߋf thе challenges.
Ӏt was ⅾefinitely informative. Yourr website іs extremely helpful.
Thank you fⲟr sharing!
Ꮯɑn Yoou mｙ weblog :: situs judi slot Terpercaya
I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and check again here frequently.
I’m quite certain I’ll learn many new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was curious what all is required to get setup?
I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost
a pretty penny? I’m not very internet savvy so I’m not 100% positive.
Any suggestions or advice would be greatly
appreciated. Cheers
My brother recommended I might like this website. He was entirely right.
This post actually made my day. You can not imagine just
how much time I had spent for this information!
Thanks!
I just like the helpful info you provide to your articles.
I will bookmark your blog and test once more right here regularly.
I’m rather certain I’ll be told a lot of new stuff proper right here!
Good luck for the next!
Excellent blog right here! Additionally your website lots up
very fast! What web host are you the use of? Can I get your affiliate hyperlink to your host?
I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol
Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for your blog.
You have some really great posts and I think I would be a good asset.
If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d love to write some articles for your
blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an e-mail if interested.
Kudos!
It’s very easy to find out any topic on web as compared to books,
as I found this post at this website.
If you are going for finest contents like myself, only pay
a visit this site daily because it provides quality contents,
thanks
Aw, this was a really good post. Finding the time and actual
effort to generate a top notch article… but what can I say… I
put things off a lot and never seem to get anything
done.
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my weblog so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to find things to improve my site!I suppose its ok to
use a few of your ideas!!
Hey there! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok.
I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.
My web site … Chimney Sweep Anderson Indiana
I’ve learn several good stuff here. Definitely value bookmarking for revisiting.
I wonder how so much effort you put to create this type of excellent informative site.
http://prlog.ru/analysis/xhdporn.org
I like what you guys are up too. Such clever work and coverage!
Keep up the wonderful works guys I’ve added you guys to
my blogroll.
Usually I don’t read post on blogs, however I would like
to say that this write-up very pressured me to check out and do so!
Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, quite great post.
Hmm it appears like your blog ate my first comment
(it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it
up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog.
I too am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to everything.
Do you have any points for rookie blog writers?
I’d genuinely appreciate it.
If some one desires to be updated with newest technologies therefore he must be go to see this site and be up to
date all the time.
Having read this I thought it was very informative.
I appreciate you finding the time and energy to put this short article together.
I once again find myself personally spending a significant amount of time both
reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme.
Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and
would like to find out where u got this from.
cheers
Magnificent Ƅeat ! I wisһ to ɑpprenticе while youu amend your website, how can i
subsfribe for a blog site? Tһe account helped me a acceptable deal.
I had been a little Ƅit acquainted of this your Ƅrօadcast pгovided bdight clear
idea
Stunning quest there. What happened after? Good luck!
Wow, superb weblog structure! How long have you been running a blog for?
you made running a blog look easy. The overall glance of your website is
wonderful, as smartly as the content material!
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my website thus i came to “return the favor”.I
am trying to find things to improve my web site!I suppose its
ok to use some of your ideas!!
Wonderful blog! Do you have any helpful hints for
aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own site soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you advise starting with a free platform like WordPress
or go for a paid option? There are so many options
out there that I’m completely confused .. Any suggestions?
Many thanks!
It’s awesome for me to have a website, which is good in favor of my knowledge.
thanks admin
This paragraph is truly a fastidious one it assists
new net viewers, who are wishing for blogging.
I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This paragraph
posted at this site is genuinely nice.
Just want to say your article is as astounding. The clarity
to your post is just cool and i could think you’re knowledgeable in this subject.
Well together with your permission allow me to grab your RSS feed to
keep up to date with imminent post. Thank you
1,000,000 and please keep up the gratifying work.
Hey there! Do you know if they make any plugins to protect against hackers?
I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any recommendations?
That is very fascinating, You’re an overly professional blogger.
I have joined your rss feed and look ahead to in search of
more of your great post. Additionally, I have shared your site in my social networks
you are really a good webmaster. The site loading pace is amazing.
It sort of feels that you’re doing any distinctive trick.
In addition, The contents are masterpiece. you have performed a
magnificent job in this matter!
you want to sex with a lot of people gay
Greetings! I know this is kind of off topic but
I was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for
my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having problems finding one?
Thanks a lot!
Fabulous, what a website it is! This blog presents useful facts to us, keep it up.
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Finding
the time and actual effort to generate a top notch article…
but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and don’t manage to get nearly anything done.
Great blog right here! Additionally your website so much up very
fast! What host are you the use of? Can I get your associate hyperlink for your host?
I desire my web site loaded up as fast as yours lol
Awesome things here. I am very satisfied to look your article.
Thanks a lot and I am looking forward to contact you.
Will you kindly drop me a mail?
Link exchange is nothing else but it is simply
placing the other person’s website link on your page at appropriate place and other
person will also do same for you.
Wonderful site. A lot of useful info here.
I’m sending it to several friends ans additionally sharing in delicious.
And naturally, thank you to your sweat!
It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d certainly donate to this
outstanding blog! I guess for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google
account. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook
group. Talk soon!
Today, I went to the beach front with my
kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear
and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched
her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!
Very nice article, exactly what I wanted to find.
Do you mind if I quote a few of your articles as long as I provide credit and
sources back to your website? My website is in the very same niche as yours and my users would really benefit from a lot of the
information you present here. Please let me know if this alright with you.
Thanks!
excellent issues altogether, you simply received a new reader.
What might you suggest about your put up that you made some days ago?
Any sure?
Hi there, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i was just curious if you
get a lot of spam remarks? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can advise?
I get so much lately it’s driving me mad so any support is very much appreciated.
Hi everyone, it’s my first visit at this web site, and paragraph is genuinely fruitful in support of me, keep up
posting these articles.
First off I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question in which I’d
like to ask if you do not mind. I was curious
to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts before writing.
I’ve had difficulty clearing my mind in getting my
thoughts out. I do enjoy writing but it just seems
like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any suggestions
or hints? Thank you!
I was excited to find this web site. I wanted to thank you for ones time just for this wonderful read!!
I definitely savored every little bit of it and I have you saved to fav to see new information in your blog.
I have read so many articles or reviews concerning the blogger lovers but this paragraph is truly a nice piece of writing, keep it up.
I am not certain the place you are getting your info,
however great topic. I needs to spend some time finding out much more or understanding more.
Thanks for fantastic information I was in search of this information for my
mission.
It’s going to be ending of mine day, however before finish
I am reading this fantastic paragraph to increase my knowledge.
I always emailed this webpage post page to all my friends,
as if like to read it after that my contacts will too.
Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your site, how can i subscribe for a blog site?
The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear concept
I love looking through a post that will make men and
women think. Also, thank you for allowing me to comment!
Hey! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group?
There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content.
Please let me know. Thank you
Pretty! This was an extremely wonderful post. Thank you for
providing this information.
My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web page and thought
I might as well check things out. I like what I
see so now i’m following you. Look forward to
looking into your web page again.
For the reason that the admin of this site is working, no doubt very rapidly it will be famous,
due to its quality contents.
I have learn several excellent stuff here. Definitely value bookmarking for revisiting.
I wonder how so much effort you set to create any such
magnificent informative website.
Good day very nice blog!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing ..
I will bookmark your site and take the feeds also?
I am happy to find numerous useful info here within the submit, we need work out extra techniques on this regard,
thanks for sharing. . . . . .
You actually make it appear so easy along with your
presentation but I find this matter to be actually something that I feel I’d never understand.
It kind of feels too complex and extremely broad for me.
I am having a look forward in your next put up, I’ll try to get the grasp of it!
Great post. I used to be checking continuously this blog aand I am impressed!
Extremely helpful information speecially the ultmate phase 🙂 I handle such information much.
I was looking for this particular info for a very lengthy time.
Thanks and best of luck.
site
Hi, the whole thing is going well here and ofcourse
every one is sharing information, that’s really
fine, keep up writing.
Hmm is anyone else encountering problems with the
images on this blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or
if it’s the blog. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Greate article. Keep posting such kind of information on your site.
Im really impressed by it.
Hey there, You have done a fantastic job. I’ll certainly digg it and for my part
recommend to my friends. I am sure they’ll be benefited from this website.
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your website
and in accession capital to assert that I acquire actually enjoyed
account your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your
feeds and even I achievement you access consistently rapidly.
Hi there! I just would like to offer you
a big thumbs up for the great information you have got right here on this post.
I am returning to your web site for more soon.
http://printingplus.co/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=pornvip.net
http://charcoalmaker.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=pornxxxhd.info
http://lexhaga.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=yourporn.top
http://theelegantelk.com/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=pornook.net
Your style is very unique in comparison to other people I’ve read stuff from.
Many thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I will just
book mark this page.
Asking questions are in fact good thing if you are not understanding something completely,
but this paragraph offers nice understanding yet.
Thanks for the good writeup. It actually used to be a enjoyment account it.
Glance complicated to far added agreeable from you! By the
way, how can we keep up a correspondence?
I was curious if you ever thought of changing the layout of your blog?
Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could
connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text
for only having 1 or 2 pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?
Hi there mates, how is everything, and what you would like to say
regarding this piece of writing, in my view its truly remarkable designed for me.
My site; CBD for dogs
Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m impressed!
Very helpful info specifically the ultimate section :
) I deal with such info a lot. I was seeking this particular information for a very long time.
Thank you and best of luck.
Hi there, I believe your blog may be having internet browser compatibility
problems. Whenever I look at your blog in Safari, it looks fine
however, when opening in I.E., it has some overlapping issues.
I simply wanted to provide you with a quick heads up!
Besides that, fantastic site!
I couldn’t refrain from commenting. Very well written!
Just wish to say your article is as astounding. The clarity on your post is just great
and that i can assume you’re an expert on this subject.
Fine together with your permission allow me to grasp your
feed to keep updated with forthcoming post.
Thank you one million and please carry on the enjoyable work.
Great goods from you, man. I have consider your stuff prior to and you’re just too great.
I really like what you’ve received here, really like
what you’re saying and the way in which during which you assert it.
You are making it entertaining and you still care for to stay
it smart. I can not wait to read much more from you.
This is actually a great website.
Wonderful, what a website it is! This website gives useful data
to us, keep it up.
I’ve been exploring for a bit for any high-quality
articles or blog posts on this kind of area .
Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this web site.
Reading this information So i’m glad to exhibit that I’ve an incredibly just right uncanny feeling
I came upon just what I needed. I so much surely will make certain to
don?t forget this website and give it a look regularly.
My developer is trying to persuade me to move to .net from PHP.
I have always disliked the idea because of the
costs. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using WordPress
on numerous websites for about a year and am nervous about switching
to another platform. I have heard great things about blogengine.net.
Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress content into
it? Any help would be really appreciated!
Asking questions are genuinely pleasant thing if you are not understanding something entirely, but this paragraph presents fastidious understanding even.
Hello i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anywhere, when i read this post i thought i could also create comment
due to this sensible paragraph.
Ciao, sono Enrica Bonsignore e sono una ricercatrice all’Università
di Roma. Amo la biologia, la medicina e la terapia non classica.
Nel mio tempo libero scrivo lavori per il blog https://vallesinamarathon.it/prostatite/
Sul nostro blog, è possibile conoscere i nuovi trattamenti, i farmaci, i modi per superare la
malattia
I have to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in penning this
site. I’m hoping to see the same high-grade content by you in the future as well.
In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to
get my own site now 😉
Hello are using WordPress for your site platform? I’m new to
the blog world but I’m trying to get started and set up my own. Do you require any coding expertise to make your own blog?
Any help would be really appreciated!
I was suggested this web site by my cousin. I’m not
sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else know such detailed about
my trouble. You are amazing! Thanks!
After looking into a handful of the articles on your blog, I seriously appreciate your way of blogging.
I saved it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back soon. Please visit my website as well and let me know your opinion.
Greetings! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out
and tell you I genuinely enjoy reading through your
blog posts. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the
same topics? Many thanks!
Link exchange is nothing else except it is just placing the other
person’s web site link on your page at proper place and other
person will also do same for you.
Great work! That is the type of information that are meant to be shared around
the net. Disgrace on Google for no longer positioning
this put up higher! Come on over and seek advice from
my site . Thank you =)
bookmarked!!, I like your website!
Excellent items from you, man. I have bear in mind your stujff previous to and you are
simply extremely great. I actually liuke what you have bought here,
really like what you are stating and the way during which you say it.
You are makingg it enjoyable and you continue to take ccare of to say it
wise. I can not wait to learn much more from you.
Thaat is really a terrific website.
website