Read this earlier.. and again just now and it’s sadly stunning how relevant it still is.
I agree with you Steven, that it seems more people are paying attention…yet the numbers still believing the rotten fruit Goebbels strategy of repeated lies is still shocking as evidenced by 2/3 of my block..
(“Trump has succeeded by following Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels’ playbook: “Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth.”)
This means we can’t take the sliding polls for granted.
As you said a year ago:
…”That means we can’t sit back and relax, counting the days until the midterms and a beautiful blue wave. We need to maintain our sense of urgency—our awareness that America is facing a five-alarm fire.”
I’m still reeling from the Blanche confirmation, confirming we do indeed “need to maintain our sense of urgency”
The following year - leading to where we are now - showed in the “off year” elections the growing dissatisfaction & anger. The GOP flipped Zero seats. Dems flipped over 30.
We need to harness that momentum. The Michigan primary showed how: Voter Turnout.
Michigan has open primaries making it a better readout on where voters stand. A voter requests a ballot according to which party they will support.
— “Michigan 2026 primary shatters turnout record …
There were about 1.5 million Democratic votes for governor candidates compared to about 930,000 Republican governor votes.“
You are very welcome. My biggest fear is we let our own fears beat us by not pushing voters to show up & focusing on obstacles, not how to get past them.
This article mentions fake “proof” of conspiracy theories posted on social media — with voter info for counties from other states included in the Antrim Co conspiracy theories, 2020, about Michigan. In those days I was on Twitter & saw it. I grew up in Michigan. Still have family there which is one reason I pay attention to its news. My ancestors came from all over the state including little ol’ Antrim County Mich. Antrim Co, a small red county, voted for Drumpf but became a poster child for election fraud. It tore the community apart.
Thanks, Steven: Its great to get the good straight up. While reading this, I couldn't help thinking things are the same today as yesterday, then I thought hell, this was written back in November 2025. I was missing the Iran conflict.
His "planned erection" of a ballroom is like all his other "planned erections" - don't happen; is that why malaria is missing from this term? Donnie and planned erections are DOA; perfect metaphor for his time as fakeprez!
Whether this applies or not I don't know, but during the period of time when Mitch McConnell was obviously still alive (2015 maybe) I read someone's comment that McConnell "had the most punchable face he'd ever seen." I loved that comment. So is he alive still...I hope so, I am looking forward to seeing that face smushed into a puddle by some pissed off dude.
Steven. I love reading your work. Honest and to the point on every account 👍🏼.
Thank you kindly.
Read this earlier.. and again just now and it’s sadly stunning how relevant it still is.
I agree with you Steven, that it seems more people are paying attention…yet the numbers still believing the rotten fruit Goebbels strategy of repeated lies is still shocking as evidenced by 2/3 of my block..
(“Trump has succeeded by following Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels’ playbook: “Repeat a lie often enough and it becomes the truth.”)
This means we can’t take the sliding polls for granted.
As you said a year ago:
…”That means we can’t sit back and relax, counting the days until the midterms and a beautiful blue wave. We need to maintain our sense of urgency—our awareness that America is facing a five-alarm fire.”
I’m still reeling from the Blanche confirmation, confirming we do indeed “need to maintain our sense of urgency”
Hope 💙🇺🇸💙
Hold onto hope. Thx, Alexia.
Bless you thanks …
The following year - leading to where we are now - showed in the “off year” elections the growing dissatisfaction & anger. The GOP flipped Zero seats. Dems flipped over 30.
We need to harness that momentum. The Michigan primary showed how: Voter Turnout.
Michigan has open primaries making it a better readout on where voters stand. A voter requests a ballot according to which party they will support.
— “Michigan 2026 primary shatters turnout record …
There were about 1.5 million Democratic votes for governor candidates compared to about 930,000 Republican governor votes.“
https://www.mlive.com/data/2026/08/michigan-2026-primary-shatters-turnout-record-see-how-your-county-ranked.html
Your 'voter turnout' is exactly what I have been preaching - in numbers too large to question.' TY for this.
You are very welcome. My biggest fear is we let our own fears beat us by not pushing voters to show up & focusing on obstacles, not how to get past them.
This article mentions fake “proof” of conspiracy theories posted on social media — with voter info for counties from other states included in the Antrim Co conspiracy theories, 2020, about Michigan. In those days I was on Twitter & saw it. I grew up in Michigan. Still have family there which is one reason I pay attention to its news. My ancestors came from all over the state including little ol’ Antrim County Mich. Antrim Co, a small red county, voted for Drumpf but became a poster child for election fraud. It tore the community apart.
Ballotpedia: “Antrim County voted Trump-Trump-Trump from 2016 to 2024 making it a Solid Republican county.” 2016: Dems 32.5% - GOP 62% — 2020: Dems 37.3% - GOP 61% — 2024: Dems 37.4% - GOP 61.1% https://www.factcheck.org/2020/12/audit-in-michigan-county-refutes-dominion-conspiracy-theory/
Another tremendous ReDux! Keep reminding us, 'our collective and individual power.' TY, SB
Thank you, Mimi.
And, it now being August 10, we get to follow up by savoring the Democratic primary wins in Michigan. Now back to work!
Thanks, Steven: Its great to get the good straight up. While reading this, I couldn't help thinking things are the same today as yesterday, then I thought hell, this was written back in November 2025. I was missing the Iran conflict.
Same but worse, once you add in the Iran fiasco.
His "planned erection" of a ballroom is like all his other "planned erections" - don't happen; is that why malaria is missing from this term? Donnie and planned erections are DOA; perfect metaphor for his time as fakeprez!
Whether this applies or not I don't know, but during the period of time when Mitch McConnell was obviously still alive (2015 maybe) I read someone's comment that McConnell "had the most punchable face he'd ever seen." I loved that comment. So is he alive still...I hope so, I am looking forward to seeing that face smushed into a puddle by some pissed off dude.