I just read your amazing work to my husband & 19 yo son. Interestingly, my son understood your closing statement quickly as he yelled out, “NUTS!”
Thank you for the valuable information and uplifting message. Resistance is not futile!
"At what point . . . is the approach of danger to be expected? . . . it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide." Lincoln
My uncle was sent as one of the reinforcements to stop the Battle of the bulge and he didn’t like to talk about it. He would only say it was the worst battle he was in during the war and he was lucky to have made it through with minor wounds. He also said, I hope we never have to fight a war again.
It’s like a blitzkrieg. I for one saved a copy of my passport and birth certificate to my phone, in case they take me in a parking lot while I’m out shopping
Democratic leaders must stop being doormats. Do not compromise, find common ground, or reach across the aisle. Bipartisanship doesn't work with fascists. Fight them at every turn. Sign the petition. Join our cause.
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Education is the chief defense of nations. FAFO, like we've never seen this before, is an awkward way to learn this lesson, rather than just studying history.
Those who don't learn from history are condemned to relive it - posted outside my high school civics class. We are there.
My grandfather was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and spent the next few months in Stalag 9B. Like AOC, I will fight fascists until I am six feet under.
My Dad and Uncle fought for over 40 days at the Battle of the “Bulge.”
They never talked about it until after 9/11.
Loved Patton, McCauliffe and Ike. Said it was worse than Omaha Beach.
Yes "mandatory reading." @hcrichardson.bsky.social in these posts articulates the basis & history of American democratic progress which everyone who believes in these ideals should memorize. We need to base our policy arguments in this, not just insist what we think is right. Educate, remind, frame
Honestly Joyce I don't see this ending very well. Optimism isn't enough anymore.
Watching this unfold for decades,I thought the far right was dying, which they were, but now they occupy all branches of government. What I fear is what is going to happen when we are on the opposite side of NATO.
Trump admin has declared war on the USA, flooding the zone with exec orders to create chaos, shock & awe to implement the Project 2025 playbook. Fascism is obvious with corp billionaires controlling the gov't and with demonization of opponents to divide the USA.
I’m totally with you. Stop buying goods and services from Businesses and industries that support the GOP. You can find these businesses on https://goodsuniteus.com. Hit them in the pocketbook.
For me the role of the Red Ball Express always stood out - driving through the night with lights on - takes a kind of bravery that we all could just aspire too ❤️
Thanks for this. I tend to wake up in the early morning. HCR is my first read! Then I decide to forward to my Facebook page. Sometimes with commentary echoing the most important points! You are both treasures.
My father was in his early twenties when he fought against the Nazis in the Battle of the Bulge. When I was in my early twenties, I didn’t know who we were fighting in Viet Nam.
My morning ritual is to read Heather’s letter over coffee. Today’s makes me a bit teary. My dad was in Patton’s third army. To see these institutions those young innocent men and women unknowingly fought to build figuratively torn down over the course of a few days breaks my heart.
@hcrichardson. Great post, writing & history refresher. Thank you. What it did bring is the fact that at this moment we are in shock and lacking great leadership and plans on how to win our 2025 Battle of the Bulge. 1of2
I read her everyday and everyday it gets worse and worse. What can we do? Sitting and crying for our country is not going to help but I have no idea how to help.
Stop buying goods and services from Businesses and industries that support the GOP. You can find these businesses on https://goodsuniteus.com. Hit them in the pocketbook.
My feelings exactly. I’m looking for action items. And not “ call and write to your congress reps” Mine in Ca are either morons or already on the same page as me. What do we do??
Stop buying goods and services from Businesses and industries that support the GOP. You can find these businesses on https://goodsuniteus.com. Hit them in the pocketbook.
Horrifying, but we can't look away. Just sent it to my family, telling them that it's vital we understand the last week in the context of the last century.
There’s a reason I subscribe to Dr. Richardson’s Substack, but with me, she’s preaching to the choir. I simply don’t understand how the MAGA-NUTS turn a blind eye to the things that have made America great. They’re destroying it, not making it great again. We are in deep s**t.
So good! Her letters are literally the first thing I read every morning. That might not reflect well on my mental health but it’s one of the few things that helps it right now, too! lol!
All of what is happening isn’t a surprise and their plan wasn’t a secret. Yet, this is what people voted for; with eyes wide open. It’ll be interesting to see where/how this lands in the short and long term. I suspect it’ll be nowhere good, especially if one is from a marginalized community.
How easily Trump made them believe he wouldn’t implement Project 2025, the plan to subvert Democracy into Fascism. I read it and like Tim Walz, believed that they would use it if they won the election. But MSM normalized this threat telling us he wouldn’t do it. Now we resist the Fascists.
i am so done with yelling at pro life by myself at PP for 2 years. they proudly support the legislators that keep child marriage legal. not just in wisconsin, but 36 other states. they need to own this TODAY. we know what to do ✊🏻🩶💙 please 🥺 #endchildmarriage #tocatchprolifepredators
#namingnames
Project 2025 is a plan to push this Christofascist agenda as fast and as far as possible in the first 6 months to keep us off balance. We need to be out in the streets like we’ve seen in other countries. But that’s harder now that the criminal has the keys to the kingdom… 😡
Keep the faith. Americans are a resilient people. We have faced adversity before and survived. More than anything we need to educate the fools among us who voted for MAGA candidates. And, remind the citizenry of the values of good morals. If you can enlighten even one MAGA, it’s a win.
Trump should be careful about what he asks for. NATO members could stop propping up the US by no longer buying US securities. They could spend the money on their own defense instead. And the US would quickly find itself in dire economic straits because of reduced cash flow.
Dana Milbank also wrote a good WaPo column about Trump's astounding ignorance, including that US defense is 3% of GDP. (Doubtful the new SecDef knows this either.)
If you haven't, worth watching Band of Brothers episodes on Bastogne, a potent reminder of what we sacrificed to defeat the Nazis.
This post is the great reminder we needed about how the brave in WW II Battle of the Bulge fought and won against fascism. As a daughter of a WW II Airborne Father who served with General McAuliffe at the Bulge, we echo the General. "NUTS TO TRUMP".
Greg Palst’s new report includes Brennan Center information about the multiple ways black votes were suppressed in this last election. We need to investigate and shine the light on exactly what happened and who actually won.
Ohhhh. There were a multitude of ways this election was tampered with. Multiple! The vigilante piece has to do with the new law where a citizen could claim someone was not a legal resident or some such nonsense and that vote would be challenged. It goes on and on. Multiple techniques to stop votes
The Biden Administration did not protect voters! Spineless democrat leadership let this happen knowing the threat Trump posed. I’m sorry but Marc Elias immediately came out and said the election was free and fair!!! No challenges whatsoever and everyone just gave in!
I’d hope the Democratic Party focuses on helping fix whatever issue caused these registrations or voted to be suppressed, one by one. For at least the next four years, the opportunity to fix this legislatively does not exist.
We need boots on the ground fixing whatever the issues are. People need help getting ids, correcting records, etc. Many are working FT and no aware of the problems and how to correct them.
We need to hold massive voter info clinics explaining what is happening and how to avoid being cancelled
Also, Kate, we need to include that there is fantastical voting data that must be explained if we are ever to have another election in this country.
Important point, Dem politicians do not want to lead on this so we MUST go on without them.
And we need a new media source that reports truth.
STAT.
I am/was on that NC 60,000 voters to be rejected. Reason, after 15 yrs of voting in home county, my name was added to the list because my name does not match the correct SS, and NC has a provincial problem with two last names like —AOC—and as it appears on my official Birth Certificate!
Yes. I watched an interview about this last night. Watching Trump dance through a rally, mindlessly babble, and assure his minions that everything is in place should've been enough to make everyone know that the fix was in.
No surprise that the tech bros and the magats and, of course, the OrangeStain. But why did Dems just cave?!!! So disappointed and p.o'd by their inability to really fight against such heinous criminal acts & corruption. Completely disgusted.
Do your own research and add to our knowledge base. Do not rely on Corporate News r answers. It must come from US! Google this information. Share ant new pertinent information. Thank you!
To learn, know, remember, and remind us that we are no different in human makeup to the WWII generation who fought and defeated fascism. We *can defeat fascism. We *can defend and protect democracy. We *can Never Give Up.
I REALLY want to believe that but in WWII, America was a major player in defeating Hitler. Who is going to help us defeat the American fascists that now have control of all 3 branches of our government AND who is going to stop the widespread promulgation of disinformation in the media & online?
My Dad talked about this when I was a child. He was so proud of the story about the “NUTS” reply. I am grateful he’s in the VA cemetery among patriots rather than seeing Fascism grab his s beloved country.
“President Franklin Roosevelt inspired the American people to defend their democracy—however imperfectly they had constructed it in the years before the war—and when World War II was over, Americans and their allies tried to create a world that would FOREVER secure democracy over fascism.” FOREVER??
I wish more msm would give us the history that she does. History ties into modern day issues, and we need context to fully grasp the consequences of actions today. Most of Americans didn’t pay attention in history class for whatever reason. #giveushistoricalcontext
I hope there are many lawsuits ready to be filed to stop the unconstitutional actions Trxmp is attempting. Is Congress just going to give up its prerogatives?
The "specialness" of America has been removed... With Trump being voted into power, we have shown our nation to be as unremarkable and ordinary as any other failed democracy that has ever come before. It is kind of like being on the Titanic as it sinks, with people still saying, "It can't happen!"
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Clear that the ineptitude is a feature, not a bug, in their effort to destroy NATO and US govt.
Thanks for being a voice of sanity. Please know that your work is appreciated.
Thank you for the valuable information and uplifting message. Resistance is not futile!
The bi product of DontheCon47 is the amplification of so many decent and brilliant voices coming forward to contradict his lies and contrast his evil.
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Those who don't learn from history are condemned to relive it - posted outside my high school civics class. We are there.
I'm flummoxed
They never talked about it until after 9/11.
Loved Patton, McCauliffe and Ike. Said it was worse than Omaha Beach.
Watching this unfold for decades,I thought the far right was dying, which they were, but now they occupy all branches of government. What I fear is what is going to happen when we are on the opposite side of NATO.
I love her..
This is who you voted into power.
#namingnames
P.S. I really love your emails & missives & enjoy hearing about your chickens too. 🐔💙😃
What a quaint notion!
That boat left our shores decades ago; judges sunk it. The only mystery to me is why more haven't been Luigi'd.
According to this principle, authority—in the GOP, military, economy, etc. flow downward & is to be obeyed unquestionably.
This is a key part of Shitler’s consolidation of power.
If you haven't, worth watching Band of Brothers episodes on Bastogne, a potent reminder of what we sacrificed to defeat the Nazis.
We need to hold massive voter info clinics explaining what is happening and how to avoid being cancelled
Important point, Dem politicians do not want to lead on this so we MUST go on without them.
And we need a new media source that reports truth.
STAT.
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In a civil suit, all you need is a preponderance.
Is it because autocrats Sisi literally and corruptly gave Trump $15,000,000 before the 2016 election??
I hope there are many lawsuits ready to be filed to stop the unconstitutional actions Trxmp is attempting. Is Congress just going to give up its prerogatives?