Share the principals. Share the words. Keep them strong. Repeat them often. Prepare to rebuild, and get back everything we lose.

Democracy isn't natural. Kings are natural, and dictators and tyranny, and that's why a free people is always half an inch from slavery.

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https://www.arcamax.com/politics/fromtheleft/marcmunroedion/s-3477292

Marc Munroe Dion

Someday, far from now, or quite close, some of us will have to be the rememberers, the monks, the grandmothers teaching the old, powerful words.

If it takes long enough, some of us may creep into a ruined Capitol full of broken statues and whisper the words and remember what it was like before.

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KINDNESS is an act of rebellion...

Be gracious and grateful and use your privilege to help those around you. While Donald Trump and JD Vance are spewing contempt, racism and misogyny, be the safe and brave space friends can rely upon. At this point, kindness is an act of rebellion. Be kind. We know what is needed, and we know how to do this. We have been here before.

https://www.arcamax.com/politics/fromtheleft/bonniejeanfeldkamp/s-3477370

This cartoon captures What really happened to the USA...

It wasn't Trump, it was US citizens who poisoned the well of freedom.

So, we'll play a game of TAKE-AWAY FREEDOMS for the next 4 years, at the very least.

Saturday/Caturday Thought...

Mental aggravation can cause physical ailments.

KEEP YO SELF HEALTHY IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

That is all!

#pups4peace

Ken-Dogger: Hey there Theo, what are we going to get into today?

Theo: Dude, this is cool, you're going to start doing stuff again.

KD: I gotta keep going, I'm searching for some JOY.

T: Heretofore, you have found JOY in many things. You're going to find it again.

KD: I think so too, might be tempered JOY initially, but we'll get it full-blown, won't we?

T: Yeppers, Dogger, Yeppers.

So, I was thinking about restaurant behavior once the new regime comes into power.

Are you going to feel comfortable having hushed conversations in a public place?

It's not being paranoid if there ARE peeps out there trying to ruin your day.

#randomsaturdaythoughts

Morning Peeps,

Going to venture out today for a round of golf. First round since the election.

I'm going to find that JOY.

Hottest on record...trend likely to continue given new regime doesn't believe it is happening.

https://ssnews.page.link/6nnKX3UcbQPhpG2v8

Going to Work out and then onto some yard work...

Staying occupied during the occupation.

Anyone taking bets on how long Ukraine is going to remain in the fight?

Peace Love Dove JOY Peeps

THAT GLASS CEILING?

It's only in place for you, and you, and you.

Why do we love watching those good-time feel-good movies about coming together from different backgrounds, overcoming obstacles, and developing community?

BECAUSE IT'S SO FREAKIN' RARE

She was fighting, she told me, who was still smarting from the losses. You never stop fighting. That is the only way to lose. You keep fighting for what you believe in. You go forward. Better than playing the blame game.

It's a lesson I hope I never forget.

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https://www.arcamax.com/politics/fromtheleft/susanestrich/s-3476095

Susan Estrich on The Blame Game

But there, in the grim new year, I ran into Marian Wright Edelman, the legendary civil rights leader and founder of the Children's Defense Fund. She was fighting the Reagan budget, working the hallways the same way she did when there was a Democratic president and a Democratic Senate. What was she doing?

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#pups4peace

Ken-Dogger: Hey Roscoe, what's up with the look?

Roscoe: Dude, a little worried about you.

KD: Last few days have been a little shocking Roscoe, trying to figure out how to adjust.

R: You're closing peeps off too, you think that's wise?

KD: I need some time to figure out how to get close again.

R: I think it's called trust.

KD: Yep, not big on that right now.

So, one thing I can do creatively is new editions of #pups4peace.

I have been wantonly using old ones which showed up on FB memories, but since I'm off that evil website, I've lost that supply.

So, let me find some JOY in new editions.

P E R U

Friday puzzle

What is the only country that can be typed using letters from just one row on a QWERTY keyboard?

As @Minholkin often reminds us...

LOOK FOR THE JOY

It is hard, and I'm struggling to find joy in just about anything, but I do know, that's still the target.

FIND THE JOY

#minhowlkinmoments