Our problem is not just the right wing takeover of the US govt; the problem is we're so fatigued, scared by the whole thing, shocked by the assault, that we are tempted to acquiesce. Do NOT acquiesce. Remember abolitionists, suffragettes, and civil rights era. THAT is your legacy

Dec 2, 2017 · 7:33 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Or, for many, things other than politics - like making a living, cooking dinner, taking kid to sports thing - are just so much more important. Good normal folks getting on with getting on.
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I agree that those things are very important, but we should remember how many Germans did exactly those things while ignoring all the Jews being put on trains and taken to concentration camps while they did. Life has many important facets.
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It’s so depressing though.
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Yeah, but other generations were depressed too and they dealt with it. It's an art form, honoring our sadness but making sure it doesn't stop us from showing up.
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I’m not tired ... there’s a mountain to climb ... I’m ready to support anyone who’s willing to go !
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Amen
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Fatigue, debt, unemployment and ill health-- all problems made more prevalent by the actions of Republicans-- make it ever harder to resist. Will you be running for office in 2018?
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No, but I'm going to do something called the Love America Tour. I want to go around the country talking about consciousness and politics. Stay tuned for more details.
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Very true. Fortunately, I think we’re learning to crowdsource and micro-task so that the burden isn’t overwhelming individuals as much. We’re rediscovering true strength in numbers and the wisdom of the crowd!
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I agree with that.
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