Today, at our local weekly progressives solidarity get together, that we started after 11-5, we discussed the storefront idea. There are progressives who rent storefronts here in downtown DeLand, Florida, and the first step will be for one to rent at a reduced rate because he/she supports us. Then, let's say that would be $2000 per month…
Today, at our local weekly progressives solidarity get together, that we started after 11-5, we discussed the storefront idea. There are progressives who rent storefronts here in downtown DeLand, Florida, and the first step will be for one to rent at a reduced rate because he/she supports us. Then, let's say that would be $2000 per month. Well, if we could just get 40 of us to donate $50 per month for four years, we could make it happen!
Your ideas are admirable, if a bit pie-in-the-sky under present circumstances. There is a reason the marches are scheduled for a date prior to the inauguration. The Heritage fascists and Trump can be expected to start crushing any form of dissent on Jan. 21 without mercy or regard for the right to assemble. Heads will be bashed and limbs will probably be broken and do not be surprised if they use live ammo to break up any event which they see as a challenge to Trump's total authority to rule unfettered. I suspect you spent a lot of time in school and did very well there and enjoyed the experience. But the country you grew up in and learned about will not the country you live in after Jan. 20th in all likelihood. I sincerely hope my cynicism and fear are unwarranted. But we have plenty of comments on tape and in writing to show that very dark days are ahead. Part of the reason we have reached this point is because Americans are apathetic and naïve. Getting people to participate at the level you envision is a near impossibility until millions are destitute, homeless, and hungry. I do not mean to discourage anyone. But we have no choice but to be realistic and to prepare for the worst. Best of luck.
As for BEFORE or ON Jan 21, if they want to start their f***ing civil war right away, I say let's get it over with. The sooner the better, if they are determined to get violent and dive right in to attacking the rest of us.
(Just between you and me)... The REAL reason I am trying to bring progressives together locally is so that when the s**t hits the fan, they will have already re-learned to interact face to face, without any "media", because the media will be useless, until Radio Free US begins broadcasting from Canada and Mexico. If the locals want to sit and chat about who the county party is going to run for the special house seat election Jan 25, fine. At least they are deepening old school ways of interacting with each other, which will be all we will have when the cult comes after us as "the enemy within".
Today, at our local weekly progressives solidarity get together, that we started after 11-5, we discussed the storefront idea. There are progressives who rent storefronts here in downtown DeLand, Florida, and the first step will be for one to rent at a reduced rate because he/she supports us. Then, let's say that would be $2000 per month. Well, if we could just get 40 of us to donate $50 per month for four years, we could make it happen!
Mr. Monett,
Your ideas are admirable, if a bit pie-in-the-sky under present circumstances. There is a reason the marches are scheduled for a date prior to the inauguration. The Heritage fascists and Trump can be expected to start crushing any form of dissent on Jan. 21 without mercy or regard for the right to assemble. Heads will be bashed and limbs will probably be broken and do not be surprised if they use live ammo to break up any event which they see as a challenge to Trump's total authority to rule unfettered. I suspect you spent a lot of time in school and did very well there and enjoyed the experience. But the country you grew up in and learned about will not the country you live in after Jan. 20th in all likelihood. I sincerely hope my cynicism and fear are unwarranted. But we have plenty of comments on tape and in writing to show that very dark days are ahead. Part of the reason we have reached this point is because Americans are apathetic and naïve. Getting people to participate at the level you envision is a near impossibility until millions are destitute, homeless, and hungry. I do not mean to discourage anyone. But we have no choice but to be realistic and to prepare for the worst. Best of luck.
I totally agree, Robert.
As for BEFORE or ON Jan 21, if they want to start their f***ing civil war right away, I say let's get it over with. The sooner the better, if they are determined to get violent and dive right in to attacking the rest of us.
(Just between you and me)... The REAL reason I am trying to bring progressives together locally is so that when the s**t hits the fan, they will have already re-learned to interact face to face, without any "media", because the media will be useless, until Radio Free US begins broadcasting from Canada and Mexico. If the locals want to sit and chat about who the county party is going to run for the special house seat election Jan 25, fine. At least they are deepening old school ways of interacting with each other, which will be all we will have when the cult comes after us as "the enemy within".