Why were we so blind or so isolated from the people that voted differently from us? Do we live such segregated lives that our view of reality is incomplete?
My plan is to do more locally to address equity & justice, and to have that be a form of healing. I will try to do a better job of deep listening to my neighbors.
It is better to know what we are dealing with rather than be in the dark behind rose-colored glasses. I know this is an unwelcome opinion, but here it is anyway. MAGA is the bursting of an abscess that was building for years in the small towns and countryside. People of similar backgrounds and interests were communicating mainly with each other and ultimately hearing their views amplified on faux nuze and populist podcasts. We have to find a non-threatening way to illuminate for them the consequences of their choices. I work on that every day on Facebook, posting for family and friends who believe that their lives are not as good as they could be in spite of owning land and homes and recreational vehicles and horses and boats.
First, knowing that all but two of the dozen-plus family members that I am in frequent communication with are Trumpers, and knowing that in rural communities dissenters are pushed away, I am not surprised. The wish for simple solutions and for the world to be as they envision it is understandable. On the plus side, Arizona, Maryland, New York, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, and Missouri offer glimmers of light - women are full citizens in those states.
Terrifying. I’m so scared my children will lose the right to marry and will not be safe . There are so many others things that scare me. Hate unleashed and codoned is dangerous.
Why were we so blind or so isolated from the people that voted differently from us? Do we live such segregated lives that our view of reality is incomplete?
My plan is to do more locally to address equity & justice, and to have that be a form of healing. I will try to do a better job of deep listening to my neighbors.
I will not give up. I will try to work smarter.
It is better to know what we are dealing with rather than be in the dark behind rose-colored glasses. I know this is an unwelcome opinion, but here it is anyway. MAGA is the bursting of an abscess that was building for years in the small towns and countryside. People of similar backgrounds and interests were communicating mainly with each other and ultimately hearing their views amplified on faux nuze and populist podcasts. We have to find a non-threatening way to illuminate for them the consequences of their choices. I work on that every day on Facebook, posting for family and friends who believe that their lives are not as good as they could be in spite of owning land and homes and recreational vehicles and horses and boats.
First, knowing that all but two of the dozen-plus family members that I am in frequent communication with are Trumpers, and knowing that in rural communities dissenters are pushed away, I am not surprised. The wish for simple solutions and for the world to be as they envision it is understandable. On the plus side, Arizona, Maryland, New York, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, and Missouri offer glimmers of light - women are full citizens in those states.
Shaken to my core. I too have no words. Thank you for this song prayer. It brings momentary comfort.
Thank you for this - you don’t have to have the words (how could you?) That video gave me the first big ugly cry I needed. ❤️
Terrifying. I’m so scared my children will lose the right to marry and will not be safe . There are so many others things that scare me. Hate unleashed and codoned is dangerous.