Crush the traitorous MAGAts and the sleazy little fascist parasite Elon MuskRAT, but let's not forget how we got here - fifty years of neoliberalism, with corporatist, establishment Democrats and Republicans squeezing wealth out of the middle class and pushing it upward. Bernie has been right all along.
Now, with even moderate Republicans gone, it is up to the Dems alone to realize the harm they've done and change course. The MAGAts are going hard after voting rights and will attempt to suppress the vote in every sneaky and subversive way possible, so be vigilant and get involved - even just for one hour a week. Our democracy is teetering on the brink of collapse, and we've got to work hard to make sure everyone votes since that is our way back to power. Even just phone banking for a Democratic candidate one hour a week can make a huge difference in an election while also giving you a real feeling of personal empowerment.
Complaining does nothing, and there is no one to save us. It is up to WE, THE PEOPLE, to save ourselves. Please, please get involved and take real action.
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I consider it my patriotic duty to do NOTHING to stimulate the economy. I just weeded my backyard without calling a gardener. I am not buying anything from Amazon, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart. I'm shopping locally and still supporting my local peeps (Pilates studio, body worker, etc.). No longer doing any business with MAGA owned businesses....adios hair colorist and my former Labrador Retreiver breeder. Eating home more too! I'm in the top 2% and would rather live like a monk than see my democratic country taken over by fascists! Join me in this fight!
Agreed. My biggest expenditure has always been on Amazon. I was spending over $1.5k/month for years but, as of February, that has come to a screeching halt. I would rather go without than give any of my money to the Oligarchs or any corporation that supports Trump.
Wish I could. At 82 and disabled, living in a rural area with no small owner stores within miles, and transportation difficulties, sometimes people have little to no choice.
We can only do our best. I live in a rural area as well. The nearest stores, a 7-11 and post office are 16 miles away and larger stores are 19-20 miles. I'm totally off Amazon now, but the change has not been easy. So yeah, do what you can and don't feel guilty.
Ideally yes Kristen....but effing elderly Democratic leaders don't like to be told what to do....even in a constructive way...unless it's the crap advice they get from their corporatist strategists
Well they need to step aside or we are going to continue losing. I think we may end up with a tea party movement within the Democratic Party. What do you think?
Appreciate the mention of the power of music in protest messaging. I came of age in the 1960's, a time of powerful political change and almost daily scenes of protest on the streets. Music played a huge role in this! Our protest songs often became Top Ten Hits, broadcast on our radios 24/7. The words of many still resonate today, as we face the same challenges of racism, sexism, support for workers, and (once again) Americans' involvements in potential wars. Where are our current protest-song writers and singers? We need them, and when we find them, we must share their works with one another.
I remember those days (makes me feel old--but not too old to fight to keep our democracy! Remember Woodstock? I lived on Long Island (grew up there) but didn't go. I know it was quite an event--I actually didn't know it was happening. My family was going to a reunion near Rochester and we passed though the area whee it was held. I'm embarrassed to say we didn't know what was going on! Wasn't it also a protest about the Vietnam War?
Yes that time was different. We really had no reason to be in the Vietnam War, and LBJ had lied us into it. And sending young men over there, to risk being maimed or killed, or forced to kill "enemies" they had no reason to hate. Then the hippies latched onto the legitimate antiwar movement with their nonsense.
Now Trump is trying to get us OUT of wars that the Democrats (again, the Democrats) put us into.
Interesting conversation, but I wish it would have addressed the legislation passed during the Biden administration for which the Democrats got no credit. The infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act brought real money and jobs into communities. To get those bills passed were FIGHTS, and she said people need to see Dems fighting. Evidently, victories in governing did no good. What kind of fighting is this woman talking about? Good marketing? Social media memes? God effin help us. What government actually does, the WAY it makes lives better is through legislation. In certain counties, the Inflation Reduction Act brought manufacturing jobs to red counties. The people there got good jobs with good benefits and wages BECAUSE of the Biden administration, and they STILL voted for Trump, the man who accomplished nothing legislatively during his first term but cut taxes, and mostly for the wealthy. It would have been nice if this discussion tackled this perplexing situation. Also, remember that Biden ramped up antitrust litigation (thanks to the brilliant Lina Kahn). If you look at history, the last time the country was run by robber barons, antitrust suits ushered in the progressive era (the Teddy Roosevelt days). The Biden administration was WORKING ON IT. And Biden increased subsidies for the ACA, which lowered health care costs for working people. I know, because my costs got lower. Shouldn't that be absolutely the best kind of message? Lower costs, a concrete accomplishment that puts money in people's pockets? Whatever happened to the old adage "actions speak louder than words." Does it no longer apply? Any discussion that doesn't acknowledge that a lot of Trump voters, and all the non-voters, were acting against their own interests--and how this might be changed--isn't worth much, if you ask me. I would also say that Trump is far beyond just a symptom of a broken system. Sure, any Republican (and even most Dems) would probably not do much to fix the inequalities of late-stage capitalism, but they would not shred the Constitution.
Seriously, this is along the lines of the right answer, not the continuation of the poisonous word games proposed in the video. Biden did some good things, restarting actual antitrust action is one of them, and Trump could go overboard pro-corporate and should be restrained in that way. It's possible for Democrats to make a positive contribution over this 4 years if they follow advice like this!
But if you continue the rhetorical tricks, nobody on the right will listen to the other stuff. You've lost vast amounts of trust, your games have been figured out. If you stop it with the games, you might help steer the ship. Otherwise you'll just break apart the country, and the Republicans are willing for that to happen.
Suggest you invite Ezra Klein &/or Leah Greenberg on from Indivisible. There is a lot of synchronicities between them and Anat Shenker-Osorio: go local, pick issues that matter to you, stand up and be heard. They are the folks who helped save the ACA in 2017.
Hey all! Thanks for the very kind comments. For those interested, I also have a podcast where every episode is a campaign we won and how we did it.
https://wordstowinby-pod.com/
Also we make all our messaging guides and ads available open source on our site!
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Fabulous insights and practical suggestions. And hope for big positive change if we actively participate. Thank you so much Anat.
You are one terrific lady--great message! Thank you.
Thank you! What a breath of fresh air this podcast is. I’m sending this and your podcast and guide to folks in my circle.
LOVE, love, love your input!
Really helpful!
Crush the traitorous MAGAts and the sleazy little fascist parasite Elon MuskRAT, but let's not forget how we got here - fifty years of neoliberalism, with corporatist, establishment Democrats and Republicans squeezing wealth out of the middle class and pushing it upward. Bernie has been right all along.
Now, with even moderate Republicans gone, it is up to the Dems alone to realize the harm they've done and change course. The MAGAts are going hard after voting rights and will attempt to suppress the vote in every sneaky and subversive way possible, so be vigilant and get involved - even just for one hour a week. Our democracy is teetering on the brink of collapse, and we've got to work hard to make sure everyone votes since that is our way back to power. Even just phone banking for a Democratic candidate one hour a week can make a huge difference in an election while also giving you a real feeling of personal empowerment.
Complaining does nothing, and there is no one to save us. It is up to WE, THE PEOPLE, to save ourselves. Please, please get involved and take real action.
AMEN AMEN AMEN
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As of today, you can already register to attend protests in cities across the country, with more being added daily.
That’s just the start. Indivisible leaders and partners are working to confirm protests in every major metro area in the country. And we anticipate hundreds of demonstrations in towns and smaller cities nationwide.
Where should you go?
If you can make it to DC, we want you there.
If you can get to an event in the closest metro area, that’s the next best thing (we’ll keep you updated as events are added).
And if you want to host a smaller demonstration in your town, we’ve got a toolkit to help you do that, too -- we're also holding an informational meeting for hosts on Friday, March 21, at 3pm ET/12pm PT.
The important thing is to show up on April 5, where you can, so that we can make our collective power felt.
Trump and Musk think they can rule like kings while the people they’re stealing from sit back and let them get away with it. On April 5, we’ll show them how very wrong they are.
In solidarity,
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I consider it my patriotic duty to do NOTHING to stimulate the economy. I just weeded my backyard without calling a gardener. I am not buying anything from Amazon, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart. I'm shopping locally and still supporting my local peeps (Pilates studio, body worker, etc.). No longer doing any business with MAGA owned businesses....adios hair colorist and my former Labrador Retreiver breeder. Eating home more too! I'm in the top 2% and would rather live like a monk than see my democratic country taken over by fascists! Join me in this fight!
Agreed. My biggest expenditure has always been on Amazon. I was spending over $1.5k/month for years but, as of February, that has come to a screeching halt. I would rather go without than give any of my money to the Oligarchs or any corporation that supports Trump.
Wish I could. At 82 and disabled, living in a rural area with no small owner stores within miles, and transportation difficulties, sometimes people have little to no choice.
Do what you can!
We can only do our best. I live in a rural area as well. The nearest stores, a 7-11 and post office are 16 miles away and larger stores are 19-20 miles. I'm totally off Amazon now, but the change has not been easy. So yeah, do what you can and don't feel guilty.
You're starting to live like a conservative! Enjoy it. You pay a lot less in taxes when you do things yourself.
Amazing conversation. Are you able to help Dems with their messaging
Ideally yes Kristen....but effing elderly Democratic leaders don't like to be told what to do....even in a constructive way...unless it's the crap advice they get from their corporatist strategists
Well they need to step aside or we are going to continue losing. I think we may end up with a tea party movement within the Democratic Party. What do you think?
Amazing conversation, ty 💙
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This was excellent! She is so smart. I love what she has to say. She gives us direction and, dare I say, hope. Thanks for this conversation.
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Shenker-Osario is brilliant. Follow her everywhere folks.
I will!
I'm following from NZ. Her comments and wisdom applies to ALL the countries and governments of the world.
Can someone please convince rump and Vance to take a flight on Prigozhin airlines to visit Putin?
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I prefer to think of it as sewer sludge.
How undemocratic of you. You should run a better candidate and win the election! Isn't that the right way? Or do you have no principles at all?
.....and never come back. Get lost over there............forgot: they need to take muskRAT with them.
This was great - I feel encouraged!
Appreciate the mention of the power of music in protest messaging. I came of age in the 1960's, a time of powerful political change and almost daily scenes of protest on the streets. Music played a huge role in this! Our protest songs often became Top Ten Hits, broadcast on our radios 24/7. The words of many still resonate today, as we face the same challenges of racism, sexism, support for workers, and (once again) Americans' involvements in potential wars. Where are our current protest-song writers and singers? We need them, and when we find them, we must share their works with one another.
I remember those days (makes me feel old--but not too old to fight to keep our democracy! Remember Woodstock? I lived on Long Island (grew up there) but didn't go. I know it was quite an event--I actually didn't know it was happening. My family was going to a reunion near Rochester and we passed though the area whee it was held. I'm embarrassed to say we didn't know what was going on! Wasn't it also a protest about the Vietnam War?
Yes that time was different. We really had no reason to be in the Vietnam War, and LBJ had lied us into it. And sending young men over there, to risk being maimed or killed, or forced to kill "enemies" they had no reason to hate. Then the hippies latched onto the legitimate antiwar movement with their nonsense.
Now Trump is trying to get us OUT of wars that the Democrats (again, the Democrats) put us into.
Please teach the democrats how to make viral videos my friends.💙
Interesting conversation, but I wish it would have addressed the legislation passed during the Biden administration for which the Democrats got no credit. The infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act brought real money and jobs into communities. To get those bills passed were FIGHTS, and she said people need to see Dems fighting. Evidently, victories in governing did no good. What kind of fighting is this woman talking about? Good marketing? Social media memes? God effin help us. What government actually does, the WAY it makes lives better is through legislation. In certain counties, the Inflation Reduction Act brought manufacturing jobs to red counties. The people there got good jobs with good benefits and wages BECAUSE of the Biden administration, and they STILL voted for Trump, the man who accomplished nothing legislatively during his first term but cut taxes, and mostly for the wealthy. It would have been nice if this discussion tackled this perplexing situation. Also, remember that Biden ramped up antitrust litigation (thanks to the brilliant Lina Kahn). If you look at history, the last time the country was run by robber barons, antitrust suits ushered in the progressive era (the Teddy Roosevelt days). The Biden administration was WORKING ON IT. And Biden increased subsidies for the ACA, which lowered health care costs for working people. I know, because my costs got lower. Shouldn't that be absolutely the best kind of message? Lower costs, a concrete accomplishment that puts money in people's pockets? Whatever happened to the old adage "actions speak louder than words." Does it no longer apply? Any discussion that doesn't acknowledge that a lot of Trump voters, and all the non-voters, were acting against their own interests--and how this might be changed--isn't worth much, if you ask me. I would also say that Trump is far beyond just a symptom of a broken system. Sure, any Republican (and even most Dems) would probably not do much to fix the inequalities of late-stage capitalism, but they would not shred the Constitution.
Seriously, this is along the lines of the right answer, not the continuation of the poisonous word games proposed in the video. Biden did some good things, restarting actual antitrust action is one of them, and Trump could go overboard pro-corporate and should be restrained in that way. It's possible for Democrats to make a positive contribution over this 4 years if they follow advice like this!
But if you continue the rhetorical tricks, nobody on the right will listen to the other stuff. You've lost vast amounts of trust, your games have been figured out. If you stop it with the games, you might help steer the ship. Otherwise you'll just break apart the country, and the Republicans are willing for that to happen.
"Show your values proudly—on your shirt, on your lawn, on your lips."
I've done this EVERY DAY for about FIVE YEARS...
"Can wearing progressive messages EVERY DAY for FIVE YEARS (even in the DEEP SOUTH) make a difference? I hope so…"
https://medium.com/@foofaraw/many-more-people-will-die-because-of-trump-i-hope-i-wont-be-one-of-them-41b2f1493036
I'd love to have COMPANY in this effort!!!
I hope so too!
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Suggest you invite Ezra Klein &/or Leah Greenberg on from Indivisible. There is a lot of synchronicities between them and Anat Shenker-Osorio: go local, pick issues that matter to you, stand up and be heard. They are the folks who helped save the ACA in 2017.
Out of chaos comes creativity. What do we want to happen? Let’s do it!
Let’s stop this chaos!
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