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Dear friends,
After a week of Cabinet picks that made me nostalgic for Betsy DeVos, I thought we could all use something uplifting this Sunday.
That’s why I’m sharing TBR readers’ comments on last Sunday’s post, “What Happens Now.” They’re a welcome reminder that half the country did the right thing this election.
The Sunday Read is usually for paid subscribers, but this one’s a gift from me to you. And thanks, as always, for supporting my work.
Love,
Andy
I’m from Calif. I feel the most empathy for the Dems in the red states. How horrible it must be to feel the insanity all around them. To those Dems I say, you are not alone, we are with you. Just as the international women leaders stood in solidarity with American women for reproductive rights.
One note of optimism: Democratic governors and attorneys general from California, New York, Illinois, Washington, and Massachusetts (so far) are drafting lawsuits to be ready if Trump tries to bring any of his chaos and cruelty to their states. Turns out the federal government can’t just ride into a state and do whatever they want to whomever they want. (Kind of ironic since Republicans used to be the ones who were all about states’ Rights.) CA Governor Gavin Newsom has already called the legislature into a Special Session in early December to allocate the funds for hiring an army of extra attorneys to help the AG file the necessary lawsuits to protect immigrants, LGBTQ rights,abortion rights, environmental regulations and more.
Basically, at 22 million, Trump is threatening to throw the equivalent of the combined population of America’s 10 largest cities into internment camps. Of course, since the best guess as to the amount of undocumented people in this country is 11 million (and that includes millions from Europe and Asia with expired visas), half of Trump’s number are either here legally, or are actual citizens having the misfortune of Hispanic-sounding surnames.
If he manages to imprison and/or deport just 1 million undocumented migrants alone, white Ohio better start planning victory gardens and start eating their own dogs and cats for protein.
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Thank you for that little bit of peace of mind. It truly helps! And your mention of Boebert and Greene reminded me that none of those MAGAts are the sharpest knives in the drawer, so they may just do themselves in sooner than we could possibly hope for! I'm keeping good thoughts for that outcome!
I've been comforting myself with the fact that first and foremost, those enterprises with concern for their bottom line will help apply brakes to Trump's and his acolytes’ grand ideas.
Also, I have the feeling so will the constituency in red states where progressive ballot initiatives have passed.
Can't wait for him to dismantle the federal work force and impose his nincompoop nothing lackeys in their place. That'll be a real mess, hard to hide.
I so hope you've got it right and we have a another chance at democracy and a reason to keep trying. It does seem that with each round of GOP's autocratic aspirations seem to more desperate, determined, and accompanied by a bigger bag of dirty tricks. It's reassuring to be reminded about how many voters fell for Ronnie Reagan's condescending "trickle down" policy. I wish voters could see the connection between those policies and the situation they face trying to make ends meet today.
Four years ago, someone who lives about a mile and a half from me, in a sea of Trump supporters, put up a Biden sign. It meant so much to me to see that. I reached out to them, and now we are friends. This family lives in a beautiful custom hillside home with a view of farmland that goes right to the horizon. Exactly the kind of property-tax-paying people who you might think would support a supposed economic agenda favoring Republicans. But there's a catch. They are a multi-cultural family. They believe in equal rights. They believe that equal rights for them doesn't mean fewer rights for you. They are Democrats and I am their people too.
The only silver lining here: Trump destroys everything he tries to run. Everything. Eventually. And he does not want an heir so there isn't one.
Nobody has his charisma, such as it is. Trump does not share. He will not allow anyone, ever, to replace him.That's his narcissism. None of his evil smart sycophants (Vance, Bannon, Miller) can galvanize people like Trump can. So as he declines, stay tuned for chaos, infighting and openings for sanity to return. But it will take a while.
I am from Montana, and it is incredibly frustrating and exhausting to keep resisting against the idiot Republicans we have in office. I grew up here, have many diverse friends and recognise that fear, misinformation, isolationism and lack of critical thinking is pervasive here. I am definitely not going anywhere but FORWARD.
I think Trump’s comeuppance will be his inability to reduce the cost of living. Trump voters were engaging in magical thinking, believing that Trump could miraculously make prices go back to what they were when Trump was first president. But prices never go down—ask any economist. The inflation rate is lower which means that in the future prices will increase at a lower rate. But prices won’t go down.
Harris had some good ideas to help, including targeted tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses and increasing housing development. That’s why she was endorsed by business leaders and economists. Tariffs will actually increase prices. When Trump fails to help the disgruntled people who are financially struggling, there will be a reckoning in 2026.
Thank you for that reminder of the earlier losses that were overcome at the midterms. Reagan in particular still did a lot of damage, and Trump has too many willing toadies eager to pursue damaging policies with Musk bragging about a “New world order,” but I needed that reminder to forge ahead and hope we can prevent or even reverse some of the damage at the midterms.
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I’m 70, dealing with some medical issues, BUT I’m also ready to do whatever I can for the resistance. I’ve also informed my liberal leaning California daughter and her husband they must be part of it also. Once the shock wears off for them they will be ready.
Stand up for what you know to be right, convincingly. Be like people you admire. Let your legislators know what you will not tolerate. Invest your dollars wisely; support social responsibility. Spend accordingly. Support independent news. Tell your church (if you have one) when it deviates from its divine mission. Protect the earth and all of its miraculous life. Champion the worth, sovereignty and dignity of every human being.
Stay and fight. This nonsense won't last forever. Hold the line. Be there when the resistance rises. Bear witness to the battle.
The work starts now - hell yes. I’m not letting fascists take away my spirit! I cried off and on for two days and then I got very angry. Now I’m ready to fight back.
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