I believe this too. It's often the small things that turn the tide. - ThreadSky

joycewhitevance.bsky.social • 92 days ago

I believe this too. It's often the small things that turn the tide.

Reposted from Democracy Skies in Blueness - Resist

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terpsichorecmlos.bsky.social•92 days ago

👍👍🏻👍🏾👍🏿👍🏼👍🏽

mauirainbows.bsky.social•92 days ago

❤️❤️❤️❤️

mikewthompson.bsky.social•92 days ago

Enjoyed the football game last night. Boomer Sooner !!

jowaller.bsky.social•90 days ago

Practice small acts of resistance.

pattymb.bsky.social•92 days ago

tletl.bsky.social•92 days ago

This was a man that was a WW1 veteran. He had to live through the German bombing by the Germans. It was because of British people coming together to defeat the Nazis

olly-buckle.bsky.social•92 days ago

Yes, but great power well used can call evil to account; don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. It may be rare, but the use of great power is rarer than the commonplace both in good and evil.

sausalitocheese.bsky.social•92 days ago

Think of how Tolkien, a survivor of the Somme, would naturally feel betrayed by governments. Millions dead in the Great War, and by 1937, the post-war democratic ideas were crushed by authoritarianism.

blackraiderone.bsky.social•91 days ago

I believe, however when there’s preponderance of evil and spreading it’s an uphill battle. Notwithstanding we will not surrender since we know in our deep soul we are right. Great quote good reminder at this sad crossroad in this country.

☮☮~"Just Sayin"~☮☮

donnahook.bsky.social•92 days ago

We need to know the ways in which we can fight back. We need tools and directions. We couldn't stop this, so we have to prepare to push back at every turn. It's got to be a group effort now.

larrymark212.bsky.social•92 days ago

great to follow you here too

@larrymark212.bsky.social .

ckwasbordl.bsky.social•92 days ago

Cute but without laws and regulations, nothing happens (see Civil Rights, the environment, women's rights, etc.).

akalaurenk.bsky.social•92 days ago

I believe this wholeheartedly.
💪🏼🩷💪🏼

adamboles.bsky.social•92 days ago

We’re in this together, yeah?

slweedon.bsky.social•92 days ago

Even a small lit match vanquishes the immense dark.

exiledfan.bsky.social•92 days ago

For some reason in recent years, this metaphor has seemed so powerful to me.

sweetooth1.bsky.social•92 days ago

So far, 'whatever that great power'(it's plural actually) that be it's failed to keep Trump at bay dumping it all in our laps. That 'great power' better get their arses in gear because the little guy has been doing it best!!!

littleeva.bsky.social•91 days ago

Amen

blyesky4011.bsky.social•92 days ago

Mmmm...... probably need both, actually.

sadiemay37.bsky.social•91 days ago

In fact most of us can only do small things.

don53713.bsky.social•92 days ago

I'm worried that we'll be finding out for real very soon. Glad to have the #SistersInLaw and a lot of other really smart, caring people on my side.

julmm.bsky.social•92 days ago

Absolutely

bklynjo.bsky.social•91 days ago

True, to a degree. 'Small acts of kindness and love' serve us well in an increasingly Hostile Environment.
I wonder though, how much 'small acts....' can Save NPR form MTG & her ilk.

livetothink.bsky.social•92 days ago

Small steps takes years to overcome a speeding train.

melvin1.bsky.social•86 days ago

Hallelujah 🤗

pamelaanny.bsky.social•91 days ago

We can only wait and see

liberal-g.bsky.social•92 days ago

On some level yes. But kindness didn't turn the tide in WWII. Violence against violence was the only solution. I hate violence but when you're up against fascism there is often no other choice.

gossamer52.bsky.social•92 days ago

Although it was only a small thing, I feel good that I stood up against a town official who was speaking in derogatory terms against the affordable residents at a property I manage. I was shocked by the language but was earnest in my defense and did get an apology. Hopefully he will think twice.

gainvestigate.bsky.social•92 days ago

As Yertle the Turtle king discovered

aedyall.bsky.social•17 days ago

"This, to me, is the ultimately heroic trait of ordinary people;
they say no to the tyrant and they calmly take the consequences of this resistance.'
-Philip K. Dick

robertmmiller.bsky.social•92 days ago

Amen to that - people that love democracy and embrace human rights, the law, and individual freedoms need to maintain hope. Forums like Bluesky and podcasts like the ones you are on, need to keep growing and replace what classic TV used to be. . .

heidiandhergoats.bsky.social•91 days ago

Hobbits are made of sterner stuff. But I'm trying

jmscherrer.bsky.social•92 days ago

This tracks with "think globally, act locally."

enigma8750.bsky.social•90 days ago

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” Edmund Burke Circa 1700's

lg656.bsky.social•91 days ago

Yes !

deadlinedemocracy.bsky.social•74 days ago

But isn’t this genre called fantasy? 👆🏼

axedame.bsky.social•91 days ago

On this note, I highly encourage everyone to go watch 'My Old Ass'. Unexpectedly moving. It feels nice to be immersed in a story where basically everyone is decent/lovely. ☺️

chihuahua-files888.bsky.social•92 days ago

democracyenjoyer.bsky.social•92 days ago

Facts.

markbeard.bsky.social•92 days ago

Ordinary folk could not have stopped the Third Reich

saybrookchik.bsky.social•92 days ago

Especially when small things are done by many people working together!

randymass.bsky.social•92 days ago

I agree Joyce. Love seeing you on MSNBC.

kathiekay.bsky.social•91 days ago

In case many arectraveling, I will start early this year !! Wishing everyone here a Very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving !!

strangekabuki.bsky.social•91 days ago

Hanna Arendt Hadn’t written The Banality of Evil yet.

detoxrescue.bsky.social•92 days ago

❤️❤️❤️

robbyvirus.bsky.social•92 days ago

Totally. A million small acts of resistance and non-compliance can turn the tide. We must all do our part.

tradingpjt.bsky.social•92 days ago

Trouble is that small things are like drops in bucket,every single one look the same,but the one which overflow is the one which stand on the shoulder of the millions like it- and you never know which one is the one which overflow the bucket

mybluiis26.bsky.social•92 days ago

I too believe this! 💜

neolamace.bsky.social•92 days ago

I want to believe this

nick2r.bsky.social•92 days ago

Trump efforts to overturn 2020 election was thwarted by ordinary people doing “small” things which turned to be really BIG things.

jblyle.bsky.social•92 days ago

I'd like to believe it - and it's always worth doing the small worthwhile things - but, in light of current events and the history of the mid-20th century, I can't quite get there.

ddtl-57.bsky.social•92 days ago

Beautiful!❤️

chichi60.bsky.social•92 days ago

Sounds nice, but now is the time to fight back. I was one who believes that democracy is on the line. Waiting for our legal minds to all get on board. Sorry, I'm just an ordinary citizen here.

wendilynnk.bsky.social•92 days ago

Most changes to the federal government usually start in the states first. It is always better to change from the bottom up.

thomasfortenberry.bsky.social•92 days ago

Absolutely!

bialass.bsky.social•92 days ago

I believe 'the small things' linked together are powerful, a creative force when the intentions are for good.

quiabo.bsky.social•91 days ago

superb

tamela.bsky.social•92 days ago

I whole heartedly believe this. If we all did the most minor things to save democracy from the vileness threatening it now, we will prevail.

steverino76.bsky.social•92 days ago

While you walk on the other side of the street....

maranow.bsky.social•90 days ago

I 100% agree. Know who you are and stay true to that fact.
Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible. —Dalai Lama

nachoyourbizness.bsky.social•86 days ago

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social , have you read this? I find it incredibly inspiring! What one woman can do in horrible conditions against Nazis and their collaborators.
We must not obey in advance!
"A Woman of No Importance", Sonia Purnell.

boomerbabe4.bsky.social•92 days ago

Where are the voices in our party? Where is the leadership. They are silent.

railchampion.bsky.social•92 days ago

Small acts of kindness love and the truth!! Thanks Joyce!

tyesdad.bsky.social•92 days ago

Like the cost of eggs?

kbdance.bsky.social•92 days ago

Yes!

deerwatcher.bsky.social•92 days ago

Hitler wasn't "loved" to death.

hpny.bsky.social•92 days ago

Small acts like planting bulbs for spring flowers 🌷!

doreencp.bsky.social•92 days ago

This needs to be posted every day.

catmamaknits.bsky.social•92 days ago

🤞🏻

bluemartha.bsky.social•92 days ago

Such nice thoughts in our crazy world……💙

catetheblue.bsky.social•92 days ago

Yes, a little comfort in the midst of chaos.

mhawk3371.bsky.social•92 days ago

My small part includes speaking out loud to people what’s in my heart - before I know 100% where they stand. This is changed behavior for me and the strict be a nice woman rules I was brought up with. Now I practice kindness, but I’m not always nice.

brewnbird.bsky.social•92 days ago

And this one too:
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/494954-many-that-live-deserve-death-and-some-that-die-deserve

jason-n.bsky.social•92 days ago

summerwindx.bsky.social•92 days ago

President musk will blow it all up. Everyone must have ready their store of gold and crypto to pay routine household expenses.
Gbye to the fed reserve, Gbye to the dollar, hello to musk’s refusal to raise the debt ceiling. 💥 💥PAY ATTENTION

happymiser.bsky.social•92 days ago

Uncommon valor is an everyday occurrence by very common people.

bdaycap.bsky.social•92 days ago

I want to believe this.

debbyg.bsky.social•92 days ago

Thanks for the reminder

darreldarreldarrel.bsky.social•92 days ago

I really love this quote. It reminds me of a story told on Al Franken's Podcast about WW2 Jewish POWs in a labor camp who poked holes in potatoes to spoil them. Now I'm looking for my potatoes!

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