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Retired U.S. Navy Commander “mustang” officer in IT industry. Political science, historian, contract and project specialist, writer, avid reader, technologist in open systems & data, ethicist, interdisciplinary explorer, amateur scientist and ecologist.
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I also recommend her Cavedweller. A mostly unappreciated author possessing great talent.
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When they start MGAsplaining, they know they are losing
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2/2 “There is very little truth to the old refrain that one cannot legislate equality. Laws not only provide concrete benefits, they can even change the hearts of men – some men, anyhow – for good or evil.”
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As the Buddhist farmer says: “We will see.”
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I do not understand your comment
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2/2 “… a corporatist structure in which oligarchs served at the pleasure of state officials, who themselves gained and exercised economic control... both for the state and for themselves.”
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DM me your email and I will respond. Send me your resume and see if I have a good fit or know someone who does
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I grew up in the NYC area and remember watching WOR. Loved watching Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy.
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Let me know what you think. The writing is excellent and the fresh perspective enlightening.
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They think governance is a protection racket.
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So if you feel fear, feel and channel it; if helplessness, know there are millions of us and know we will lift you up with us, and feel and channel it; if anger and frustration, channel it; collect it all to build a rebirth of freedom, equality, and democracy.
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I imagine looking my father in the eyes, my uncles and comrades who fought and sacrificed for this country as well; for the promise embedded in the Declaration, the Gettysburg address, the Four Freedoms. I cannot and will not betray them.
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The bottom line is that no judge, pastor, governor, or president has the power to destroy our government. The Constitution doesn’t contain a poison pill or an escape clause. No person is the law or can be allowed to subvert the law.
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Finally, arm yourself. Join a non-NRA rifle association. The next phase for MAGA is most likely a paramilitary. If that happens, be ready. Know the law and rules of engagement in protecting your life, liberty and property. If legal, freely carry your firearms at rallies and political events.
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Consolidate the disparate one-issue groups into a democratic vanguard. Elucidate a cohesive vision of democratic governance and society. Start in your local community and then reach out regionally. Fight for your principles and fight to advance them.
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We must mobilize: legally and peacefully physically resist, write, help and aid those impacted, boycott businesses and economic engines of MAGA and the far right, run anti-MAGA in all elections, resist voter suppression, post flags, signs, and stickers everywhere.
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We are looking for “someone” to stop the destruction: the courts, the Democratic Party, the press. But it is our government and collectively we must do it. We are not helpless, we have over 249 years of history behind us, we have the lives and commitments to freedom and sacrifices of our ancestors.
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Yes, you are right. I ran out of characters in describing these guys and try to be pithy. Their lives speak volumes.