While the Trump regime plots a police state to further divide and degrade us with a ruthless deportation operation, let's keep in mind America's mosaic is its greatest strength. An essay from 2023.
Thank you for these words above and these below, Steven:
“There is still time to not just voice a warning, but also remind ourselves and each other about the beauty that defines our democratic country and the reasons why it’s worth fighting for. As Lincoln reminded us on the Gettysburg battlefield in 1863 (exactly 160 years ago this week), this is part of our “unfinished work” as Americans.”
Unfortunately too many did not heed your call. Polls may boast that more people dislike Trump's policies than like them, but at 44% LIKE he would still be elected. We cannot rest until Miller/Trump, Vance, Bondi, Mike Johnson and MAGA Republicans are booed out of Congress.
We will never rest. Georgians return QANON Marge T. Greene when better candidates are offered. Colorado voters return Boebert and Kentucky voters return McConnell and Comer. Our diversity includes conspiracy believers and willfully ignorant voters. Add to that racists and misogynists and you have Trump and his likeness forever.
I don’t know how but we must protect our immigrant community for all the beautiful and important reasons Steven set out. Polls show trumps policies are not popular but also that Democrats are even less so - only 28% according to CNN today. So where does that leave us??
I was drawn to return and re-read this essay because I believe in the “Beauty of Diversity” in all its forms. All. I’m grateful for your re-sharing.
The photo of our flag here, glowing with the representation of our Diverse nation, all with your words, stayed in my mind for hours.
In spite of the cruel smothering ignominy meted out because of this current purveyor the, “Prince of darkness,
“we are the majority”
We Shall Overcome”
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Sharing your words here below:
“ In my own “love letter” to America after hearing Jeffries’ speech, I wrote “you can count me among the realistic optimists who grasp that darkness never succeeds in snuffing out the light…count me among your advocates of diversity who understand that this strength will eventually succeed in overcoming the insecure, the incompetent and the fearful.”
Stephen, As usual today’s essay is “spot on!” Unfortunately, it’s somewhat offset by Colbert’s firing by CBS! The tRump regime is really clamping down on free speech. What’s going next? When you’re “away” always be sure someone knows where you are! I wouldn’t put anything past them! While watching a clip of people physically clashing with ICE Thugs I couldn’t help thinking, “When is the first gunshot going to signal the “War” has begun or will it be when the first American Citizen is thrown into the Concentration Camp!” God Help America…nobody else is going to!
The racist administration is also filled with sexual abusers. Few will come right out and say it. All are dancing around it. I researched why that is. I came up with a lack of transparency fueling an inferno. The truth is coming out. Exactly when remains to be seen, but it is coming. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/a-properly-probative-pedophile-president?r=3m1bs
Thank you for these words above and these below, Steven:
“There is still time to not just voice a warning, but also remind ourselves and each other about the beauty that defines our democratic country and the reasons why it’s worth fighting for. As Lincoln reminded us on the Gettysburg battlefield in 1863 (exactly 160 years ago this week), this is part of our “unfinished work” as Americans.”
There is no one coming to save us but us. And we are very late.
Late? The people are expected to be the Cavalry but without swift horses and loaded cannons.
We have no brigade…
Unfortunately too many did not heed your call. Polls may boast that more people dislike Trump's policies than like them, but at 44% LIKE he would still be elected. We cannot rest until Miller/Trump, Vance, Bondi, Mike Johnson and MAGA Republicans are booed out of Congress.
We will never rest. Georgians return QANON Marge T. Greene when better candidates are offered. Colorado voters return Boebert and Kentucky voters return McConnell and Comer. Our diversity includes conspiracy believers and willfully ignorant voters. Add to that racists and misogynists and you have Trump and his likeness forever.
Mary, Whose going to Boo them out??? They’re all Magats or Cowards!!!!!
Shameful. Write the White House and let him know. I’m doing it daily with a one word message: Shame. I’m lease join me.
I don’t know how but we must protect our immigrant community for all the beautiful and important reasons Steven set out. Polls show trumps policies are not popular but also that Democrats are even less so - only 28% according to CNN today. So where does that leave us??
Here’s an experiment: for the next 30 day eat only the foods/dishes/spices with origins in your ethnicity(ies).
We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.
- Jimmy Carter —
“Reasserting The Beauty of Diversity”
Steven Beschloss
I was drawn to return and re-read this essay because I believe in the “Beauty of Diversity” in all its forms. All. I’m grateful for your re-sharing.
The photo of our flag here, glowing with the representation of our Diverse nation, all with your words, stayed in my mind for hours.
In spite of the cruel smothering ignominy meted out because of this current purveyor the, “Prince of darkness,
“we are the majority”
We Shall Overcome”
——-
Sharing your words here below:
“ In my own “love letter” to America after hearing Jeffries’ speech, I wrote “you can count me among the realistic optimists who grasp that darkness never succeeds in snuffing out the light…count me among your advocates of diversity who understand that this strength will eventually succeed in overcoming the insecure, the incompetent and the fearful.”
💙💙🇺🇸💙💙
Stephen, As usual today’s essay is “spot on!” Unfortunately, it’s somewhat offset by Colbert’s firing by CBS! The tRump regime is really clamping down on free speech. What’s going next? When you’re “away” always be sure someone knows where you are! I wouldn’t put anything past them! While watching a clip of people physically clashing with ICE Thugs I couldn’t help thinking, “When is the first gunshot going to signal the “War” has begun or will it be when the first American Citizen is thrown into the Concentration Camp!” God Help America…nobody else is going to!
Thank you Steven , for this reminder.
The racist administration is also filled with sexual abusers. Few will come right out and say it. All are dancing around it. I researched why that is. I came up with a lack of transparency fueling an inferno. The truth is coming out. Exactly when remains to be seen, but it is coming. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/a-properly-probative-pedophile-president?r=3m1bs