Angels in America

[sheshe2]

Blessed are the protesters. And the attorneys. And the mayors and governors…

Remember when the right-wing malcontents went after Michelle Obama in 2008 when she declared, “[F]or the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country”? Well, for the first time since January 20, 2017, Americans of conscience and compassion can be really proud of this country, thanks to the millions who have stood up in firm opposition to Mr. Trump’s agenda.

We’re bigger and better than Trump. His actions are borne of a small mind and a smaller heart; he is a 70-year-old child, throwing tantrums to attract the world’s attention. Those who have stood up–in churches, synagogues and mosques, in city halls and state houses, on busy streets and in corporate suites–are the real leaders of this country, men and women with far more integrity and intelligence than the current resident of the White House.

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More and more Americans now recognize the profound immorality of this man. They know he is unfit for command, that he will bring this country to its knees if his agenda is not halted with political force. They know that his judges–including Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch–will contaminate our courts. They know that he will bring injustice to the Justice Department. They know his wars–and they will surely come–will wound, maim and kill innocents.

History will honor these resistors–the men and women who comfort their Muslim neighbors, who align with the ACLU, who reach their Representatives and signal their Senators to let them know that they want change that disempowers the deranged. They will be lionized the way we lionize the abolitionists, the women’s suffrage movement, the Greatest Generation. There is no greater honor than standing up to extremism in your time.

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Two years ago, I praised Wen Stephenson’s bookWhat We’re Fighting for Now Is Each Other, a compelling chronicle of the nascent climate movement in the United States. The title of Stephenson’s book could also describe the forces of resistance to Mr. Trump’s agenda. The fight against Trump is a fight for us–for our democracy, for our freedom, for our planet, for our dignity, for our humanity.

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"a fight for us–for our democracy, for our freedom, for our planet, for our dignity, for our humanity"

RESIST

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

1. I'd forgotten that particular proof of RW hypocrisy.

They completely lost their shit over “for the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country.” But the pResident's slanderous attack equating the US and Russia is cheered as the words of a patriot.

The depth of the delusion is staggering.

[guillaumeb]

2. If there is any good to be found in the Trump Presidency,

and even writing the words Trump Presidency is disgusting, it is that millions of people are gathering, and protesting, and working together in opposition to his bigotry and moral ugliness.

And that gathering, and protesting, and working must continue until the 2018 election. And must continue after that even if the GOP loses control of one or both Houses of Congress because the 1% will never give up their fight against the working people of America.

The 1% has been waging class warfare since Reagan's time, and they will not stop. They can never be too rich.

Recommended.

[sheshe2]

3. Yes.

Millions of people in the streets. Continue the resistance, our voice MUST be heard.

Singing songs and carrying signs. RESIST!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. Resistance is utile

[sheshe2]

7. RESIST!!!!!!

[mcar]

5. K&R

[Amaryllis]

6. And blessed are the senators and reps who are fighting for us. Mine are.

[sheshe2]

8. So are mine Amaryllis.

They won't stop and neither will we.

[NBachers]

9. Way to rally the troops, sheshe2. Resist! I am proud to be side by side with you.

[sheshe2]

10. I have my ups and downs, NBachers.

Yet we have to do this and do it together. We have no other choice.

RESIST!

[NastyRiffraff]

11. Beautiful article

and so true. We can't let up. It's actually working! Protests are cropping up, many spontaneously, all over the country. And it's getting to Dump.

I am proud to stand with my brothers and sisters in resisting tyranny. Thank you all!

[sheshe2]

12. I am with you.

Thank you Nasty woman you.

[Aimee in OKC]

13. Here's an illustration you might like ...

Purported to be a quote by Sophie Scholl, a young student the Nazis executed, it starts

" The real damage is done by those millions who want to 'survive'. The honest men who just want to be left in peace. "

http://zenpencils.com/comic/108-sophie-scholl-the-fire-within/

In the right mood, this one can send chills up the spine.