Remember: “The only reason unjust systems exist is that the masses of people silently give their consent and believe these systems are necessary - whether for their security or survival.” - John Lewis
If you don’t stand up now, if you don’t protest, resist, disrupt and refuse to comply, you may lose your country forever. History has shown that those who act early have the best chance of reclaiming their freedom.
Every dictator and billionaire who ever tried to control the people lost when the people fought back. Trump and Musk think they can rewrite the rules. Prove them wrong!
Stay in the fight. Stand with your community.
I will be wearing these kinds of shirts the next four years 👇
Please keep us informed about any opportunities to march/rally in Missouri. I’ve been scouring sites to find a We Stand with Ukraine rally. As always, thank you for your truth to power.
Create your own! There are Indivisibles, Red, Wine & Blue groups, and Democratic committees looking for anyone who will organize. On a substack a few weeks ago, I saw a comment that people were protesting outside Tesla dealerships. I can do that. My friend and I knew there would be 2 of us, and we spread the word. Week 1: 25 people. Week 2: 50 people. The supportive honking sets off the decibel meter on my watch, and local press LOVES us. When asked, "Who's in charge?" nobody knows. People who want to speak to media, do. Not me!
I must say, Jess, I usually agree with you 100%. But, not this time. I agree with you 1000%. Maybe 1 million percent. That Oval Office ambush was a shameful set up from the very beginning. It was an appalling performance, meant only for the Criminal-in-Chief's sweetheart, Vlad, and the MAGA morons. I wouldn’t be surprised if afterward, the convicted felon called his Russian hero and they engaged in a round of celebratory phone sex. And the reactions of the Republican orangenosers was totally predictable. They simply did what they always do.
Yes, that is what I kept thinking, it was like watching the tag team of Agent Orange and No-Chance Vance gang up on the Noble Zelensky. They might start doing it weekly with a different opponent each week and sell it to the WWE network.
Take heart Jess - you are not alone. There are thousands and possibly millions who agree with you. And count me as one. I follow you and appreciate all you do. It’s super hard in the rough state of Missouri :(
Try indivisible.org They can direct you to groups with information about upcoming action, or help you set up something yourself. You decide what works for you.
Oh, Jess, I am with you all the way on this! I was so horrified and appalled by what I witnessed, live on TV, I still cannot believe it. I'm lucky that, even tho we spend our winters in Arizona, our official home is in Oregon, which is so far a blue state. I'm proud of Senators Wyden and Merkley and Representative Andrea Salinas. We are in a fight for our democracy and I am not going to give up. Thank you for keeping me inspired and hopeful!
No oversight of our contributions to Ukraine? You MAGATS do realize that the U. S. Military budget, some $900 gazillion, has NEVER completed a successful audit? They can’t balance the books, so now they don’t even try! It is a black hole of dark money, irresponsible spending and extortion, but, do go on about how Ukraine isn’t doing “bullet inventory.”
By the way, Jess, this “reporter” that just embarrassed our nation is known as “Bee Man,” because his face looks like it was stung by a thousand bees 🐝
I also donated. If everyone who voted for Kamala donated $10 it would be many hundreds of millions of dollars. So I donated for 10 people, knowing that not everyone can.
I'm glad you're hanging in there and fighting the fight. I'm a little blue dot in a sea of sickening red in my little town of Agency Missouri.... very full of maga-nazi morons 🤦✊🏽🇺🇦
Old Man, from this getting older by the second woman, I’m so tired of being a little blue dot. Thankfully, we have people like Jess to keep us from losing all hope.
The MAGAs are so bad here in my little town in Alabama, I found myself afraid to join a new book club at my local bookstore. I ended up not going, because I was afraid of who would show up. Do MAGAs read books like “The God of the Woods”?
Every time I try to make a new friend, my heart is quickly broken when they start spewing Trump adulations. I did try to maintain my MAGA friendships for many years, but it was too exhausting and disappointing.
So, I spin in my little blue dot with my newly adopted foster dog Rambo, imagining the worst. Where the US, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, ect. join forces united in their hatred and avarice. The US no longer the greatest country in the world, but the most tragic of failures. Where a first of its kind experiment based on ideals, principles, freedom, and equality is destroyed by the very thing our founding fathers believed they escaped - the violent tyranny and greed of nationalistic religion.
As more people lose their jobs and the cost of living goes up instead of down, and the rest of the world frowns upon the United States and college debt continues to pull people down, a lot of Republicans are going to finally find their voice and start speaking out against Trump !!!! After January 6 , our country is being run by a murderer just like his buddy Putin! They both love power and control at the cost of freedom of our country! Why are not the many billionaires contributing to the national debt? All the burdens are on the back of the middle class and the poor and the billionaires keep getting richer off our blood.☠️💀
“a lot of Republicans are going to finally find their voice and start speaking out against Trump !!!!” I wish that you would be correct but I fear that it won’t be so. Just as Jess’s Missouri MAGAs reps did, none of the MAGAt that I know will turn on Trump but that doesn’t matter. We who love liberty and love our country must continue to fight against the true “Enemy from Within”!
It's difficult to proceed as usual. The situation we find ourselves in has no precedent in our country's history. A president and political party aligns themselves with our enemies. Absolutely treasonous and history will deem it so.
As always, thank you for your post. Personally I am so ashamed of our country right now that I feel it is my moral obligation to do my small part to help Ukraine. If possible please donate to Ukraine. Here’s the official fundraising site for the government of Ukraine, United24: https://u24.gov.ua/. It has been pointed out that if everyone who voted for Kamala Harris gave $10 we’d raise 750M.
done. I told my sisters that we all needed to do one thing a day to fight, one donation, one phone call, one email, one protest. If we all did that, we have millions and millions fighting.
Remember: “The only reason unjust systems exist is that the masses of people silently give their consent and believe these systems are necessary - whether for their security or survival.” - John Lewis
Resist…engage. Do not consent.
What Al Bellenchia said!
If you don’t stand up now, if you don’t protest, resist, disrupt and refuse to comply, you may lose your country forever. History has shown that those who act early have the best chance of reclaiming their freedom.
Every dictator and billionaire who ever tried to control the people lost when the people fought back. Trump and Musk think they can rewrite the rules. Prove them wrong!
Stay in the fight. Stand with your community.
I will be wearing these kinds of shirts the next four years 👇
https://libtees-2.creator-spring.com
The time to fight back is now!
This is OUR country, not theirs.
Thanks for the tee shirt link. I want all of these.
These tee shirts are wonderful! i especially love Lying King. Thanks.
You’re welcome! 😉
I am so sad watching this.
Trump and Vance are simultaneously ludicrously pathetic, digusting, and horribly dangerous.
Not to mention, rude. Cruelly ironic, their lectures on respect and gratitude.
You go, Jess. Even in California, your voice is needed. You inspire me to go kick ass.
What Pam said!
If I tried to kick ass, I’d fall on my ass, but I agree with your sentiment!
Please keep us informed about any opportunities to march/rally in Missouri. I’ve been scouring sites to find a We Stand with Ukraine rally. As always, thank you for your truth to power.
Create your own! There are Indivisibles, Red, Wine & Blue groups, and Democratic committees looking for anyone who will organize. On a substack a few weeks ago, I saw a comment that people were protesting outside Tesla dealerships. I can do that. My friend and I knew there would be 2 of us, and we spread the word. Week 1: 25 people. Week 2: 50 people. The supportive honking sets off the decibel meter on my watch, and local press LOVES us. When asked, "Who's in charge?" nobody knows. People who want to speak to media, do. Not me!
50501 Group will tell you of marches happening in your state.
Thank you!
If you are in KC there are rallies outside Hawley's downtown KC office every Wednesday at 4:30 and Thursday at 1:30. Events are listed on Mobilize.
Yes, I’d like to know if there are any in the Tx area——Missouri might be close enough.
I must say, Jess, I usually agree with you 100%. But, not this time. I agree with you 1000%. Maybe 1 million percent. That Oval Office ambush was a shameful set up from the very beginning. It was an appalling performance, meant only for the Criminal-in-Chief's sweetheart, Vlad, and the MAGA morons. I wouldn’t be surprised if afterward, the convicted felon called his Russian hero and they engaged in a round of celebratory phone sex. And the reactions of the Republican orangenosers was totally predictable. They simply did what they always do.
It was as staged as any WWE event ever has been.
Yes, that is what I kept thinking, it was like watching the tag team of Agent Orange and No-Chance Vance gang up on the Noble Zelensky. They might start doing it weekly with a different opponent each week and sell it to the WWE network.
So true, Ally House.
❤️
Take heart Jess - you are not alone. There are thousands and possibly millions who agree with you. And count me as one. I follow you and appreciate all you do. It’s super hard in the rough state of Missouri :(
I agree - I just wish there was some coordination and communication that could rally those who agree that we need to do something!
Try indivisible.org They can direct you to groups with information about upcoming action, or help you set up something yourself. You decide what works for you.
Yes, I have attended some of their events and felt they were productive
Oh, Jess, I am with you all the way on this! I was so horrified and appalled by what I witnessed, live on TV, I still cannot believe it. I'm lucky that, even tho we spend our winters in Arizona, our official home is in Oregon, which is so far a blue state. I'm proud of Senators Wyden and Merkley and Representative Andrea Salinas. We are in a fight for our democracy and I am not going to give up. Thank you for keeping me inspired and hopeful!
LoL, I'm your neighbor to the south; my Representative is Val Hoyle. So glad for our Oregon delegation.
Signed, Gimpy Old Lady
No oversight of our contributions to Ukraine? You MAGATS do realize that the U. S. Military budget, some $900 gazillion, has NEVER completed a successful audit? They can’t balance the books, so now they don’t even try! It is a black hole of dark money, irresponsible spending and extortion, but, do go on about how Ukraine isn’t doing “bullet inventory.”
By the way, Jess, this “reporter” that just embarrassed our nation is known as “Bee Man,” because his face looks like it was stung by a thousand bees 🐝
I’m with you, Jess. We saw it with our own eyes. 👀 I’m ashamed and embarrassed to be an American. Just donated to Ukraine 🇺🇦. https://u24.gov.ua/
I also donated. If everyone who voted for Kamala donated $10 it would be many hundreds of millions of dollars. So I donated for 10 people, knowing that not everyone can.
me 2
You inspire me. Thank you from the Bay Area
I'm glad you're hanging in there and fighting the fight. I'm a little blue dot in a sea of sickening red in my little town of Agency Missouri.... very full of maga-nazi morons 🤦✊🏽🇺🇦
Old Man, from this getting older by the second woman, I’m so tired of being a little blue dot. Thankfully, we have people like Jess to keep us from losing all hope.
The MAGAs are so bad here in my little town in Alabama, I found myself afraid to join a new book club at my local bookstore. I ended up not going, because I was afraid of who would show up. Do MAGAs read books like “The God of the Woods”?
Every time I try to make a new friend, my heart is quickly broken when they start spewing Trump adulations. I did try to maintain my MAGA friendships for many years, but it was too exhausting and disappointing.
So, I spin in my little blue dot with my newly adopted foster dog Rambo, imagining the worst. Where the US, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, ect. join forces united in their hatred and avarice. The US no longer the greatest country in the world, but the most tragic of failures. Where a first of its kind experiment based on ideals, principles, freedom, and equality is destroyed by the very thing our founding fathers believed they escaped - the violent tyranny and greed of nationalistic religion.
I’m so sorry that you feel so isolated 💔💔💔💔💔
If you can, look for a League of Women Voters group in your area?
They are nonpartisan and help people register to vote—it’s doing something that everyone can agree and support!🗽
The MAGA Trump-cult Republicans are scumbags and traitors
As more people lose their jobs and the cost of living goes up instead of down, and the rest of the world frowns upon the United States and college debt continues to pull people down, a lot of Republicans are going to finally find their voice and start speaking out against Trump !!!! After January 6 , our country is being run by a murderer just like his buddy Putin! They both love power and control at the cost of freedom of our country! Why are not the many billionaires contributing to the national debt? All the burdens are on the back of the middle class and the poor and the billionaires keep getting richer off our blood.☠️💀
“a lot of Republicans are going to finally find their voice and start speaking out against Trump !!!!” I wish that you would be correct but I fear that it won’t be so. Just as Jess’s Missouri MAGAs reps did, none of the MAGAt that I know will turn on Trump but that doesn’t matter. We who love liberty and love our country must continue to fight against the true “Enemy from Within”!
I don’t think they will ever find their voice - they are a lost cause
It's difficult to proceed as usual. The situation we find ourselves in has no precedent in our country's history. A president and political party aligns themselves with our enemies. Absolutely treasonous and history will deem it so.
And have no respect for the law or court rulings.
As always, thank you for your post. Personally I am so ashamed of our country right now that I feel it is my moral obligation to do my small part to help Ukraine. If possible please donate to Ukraine. Here’s the official fundraising site for the government of Ukraine, United24: https://u24.gov.ua/. It has been pointed out that if everyone who voted for Kamala Harris gave $10 we’d raise 750M.
done. I told my sisters that we all needed to do one thing a day to fight, one donation, one phone call, one email, one protest. If we all did that, we have millions and millions fighting.
I’m proud of our Pennsylvania Governor
Proud of our Michigan governor--and our Attorney General!