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Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism YouTube video by Robert Reich

Hi Everyone--here's a 4 minute video with really useful links to empower us all to hold our politicians accountable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...

Rubio says "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end war in Ukraine YouTube video by Face the Nation

This is a great interview; watch it if you care about Ukraine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnio...

Three theories of Trump’s strategy for American power | DW Analysis YouTube video by DW News

As always, DW's insightful analysis with great commentators

LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor YouTube video by Associated Press

I supported Cory Booker in 2020 when he first ran for the nomination, and I've never been more proud of him--showing Schumer how it's done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...

don't be an idiot. Sending nudes to some random "cutie" sounds like a great way to start paying ransom every week.

CNN’s 2028 presidential bracket The best of college basketball and politics rolled into one! Fill out your bracket and choose the next president of the United States.

My type of fun!

I came down to Jason Shapiro vs. Tom Cotton (and I'm NOT saying that Cotton his the best of a bad lot). Politically, I see only one reasonable person on CNN's list of potential Republican candidates, and I don't consider Cotton the "reasonable" one.

Anyway, have fun!

Every day I try to rid myself of the devastating emptiness that I feel for the voters--both progressives and main stream--who didn't vote for Kamala, thinking Trump wouldn't be so bad.

Nancy Pelosi (even Nancy Pelosi!) on Schumer's ridiculous, senile surrender:
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk have offered the Congress a false choice between a government shutdown or a blank check... Let’s be clear: ... But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.”

and he's just getting started 😠

How ordinary you are

Is Chuck Schumer feeble or has he lost his senses. How can he support this unfair, brutal Republican budget? He did not even attempt to negotiate concessions for Democratic votes--he just caved. Schumer should step aside and let AOC take his seat!

Good time to remember that we can help

www.razomforukraine.org

Awich, tubaki, OZworld & CHICO CARLITO - RASEN in OKINAWA | From The Block Performance 🎙️(Tokyo) YouTube video by 4 Shooters Only

Dear Blueskies--I know things are shite, so take a deep breath and listen to some awesome hip-hop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shcf...

The People's Union USA Stand against political corruption with our upcoming economic resistance actions. Join The Peoples Union USA and make your voice heard!

My office will honors "Economic Blackout Day" on Friday (Feb 28), which means no Dunkin' munchkins for my friends and staff!
What about you?

theonecalledjai.com

“Arab-Americans for Trump firmly rejects President Donald J Trump’s suggestion to remove [...] Palestinians in Gaza to Egypt and Jordan,” said Dr Bishara Bahbah, national chair of Arab Americans for Trump.
All the Arab-Ams who voted for Trump must be really happy with their choice now!

It's been a long week--cold and snow. Back to work next week and I'm looking forward to wearing my new tie--my best Christmas present this year!

a verse for Elon, from "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva":
Though you may be famous and revered by many,
And are as rich as the God of Wealth himself,
See that the wealth of the world is without essence and
Leave behind arrogance.
This is the practice of a bodhisattva.

From my friends at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

Hi TG, Thanks for thinking of me when you saw that book. I put it down about a month ago and am planning to give it another try--it has sooo much on the author's life and so very little on Bodhidhama that I found it very unrewarding. I know that there is not much known on his life, nonetheless....

So many of my follows say "Slava Ukraini" in their profiles-- a great sentiment. But they need so much to win--if you don't already, please give what you can.

I've given to Razom every month since the invasion--please check them out.

Does any one have a better organization that they give to?

Oooh, thanks very much for this!

WWBD? For years I've always felt a little out of place as a Buddhist in Martial Arts--too peaceful for my MA friends, too martial for my Buddhists friends. So about a year ago I adopted Bodhidharma as my "patron saint"

(Wish there was more known about him)

My fellow Blueskies, I'm a leftie, but I ask that we not rage (too much) against Time for naming the Orange One their Man of the Year. .

We need to think more strategically about recovering power and winning control over legislative bodies, less about reacting to every slight. IMHO

No Lie--I love Rushdie's "Satanic Verses"! To be honest again--Yeats' Collected Poems and Heaney's "Station Island"

You didn't mention yours?

GOP Predictably Falls in Line As Trump Starts To Play President (w/ Susan Glasser) | Bulwark Podcast YouTube video by The Bulwark

This dropped yesterday and is well worth the listen. Glasser is a Politics reporter w/The New Yorker, and this is a great interview looking at the state of the transition.

Yes, the good people of Maine need to replace her--she always caves to the right even though she claims to have common sense and standards.

Yeats: "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity" ("The Second Coming" as you probably recognized)

BREAKING NEWS:

Mitch McConnell has sustained injuries including a gash on his face after a hard fall during the Senate Republican lunch.

McConnell, 82, was seen by two medical responders in his office. The situation is developing.

I think the Senate needs TERM LIMITS. Do you agree?

My Aztec coffee (chocolate & chili powder) this morning--it was almost too beautiful to drink. But it was too delicious not to!