Wise advice. And a good outline of things to stress with Kamala Harris. The MAGA faithful are dug in. But there's hope that others, who are undecided, will come to their senses and see what a disaster Trump would be for the country. A dystopian future with Trump is not what I have in mind as I cruise past 87.
I'm a few years younger than you, but I completely agree about the future. What I'm thinking is that hope and positive ideas would grab people if they heard them.
It really shouldn't be close at all, there is no choice for reasonable people. An articulate, intelligent, conscientious, energetic, successful person with a vision for moving America forward in excellent ways vs. a convicted felon who instigated a lethal insurrection against the country/Constitution he took an oath to protect as well as defying the espionage act with the theft of top secret documents and who has nothing to offer America except cozying up to dictators, advancement of white supremacy, division and tax cuts for the very wealthy.
Can't wait to celebrate Harris/Walz victory wearing this funny "Kamala removes stubborn orange stains" hoodie on November 5th 🤣 👇
Reagan stole the Electrol vote and the Election...Bush stole the Electrol vote and Election ,then we saw it happen with Hillary ...Electrol vote is a controlled rip off of OYR legal votes ...it's time for it to end
I’m a young ‘un at 65 (turned yesterday) and I get excited and happy when I see/hear Kamala. There’s so much hope…. I’m going to try to not interrupt happiness and hope with junk.
A part of me wants to tell Gen Zers not to get discouraged if their favorite candidates don’t win. However, nope. I’m going to watch and celebrate their joy and enthusiasm.
I think, often, that young people seem to think we failed. We did in some ways, but we accomplished so much. We did it without the internet and social media. We did it by word of mouth and Doing Something. It wasn’t quite as easy as now. It’s exciting to see so many with so much energy and hope for all of us. Very exciting.
While this is a difficult, fraught time in our history, we’re Americans and we fight hard for what we believe in. My hope is that everyone who can vote does.
Your article confirms what I was thinking about the other day as the media keeps itself busy swatting the constant stream of lies and vitriol from the Trump campaign. I have created a positive talking points list in my iPhone using your excellent summary near the end of your article. Thank you for this excellent report and the sound advice on the best way to keep the Harris Walz joy front and center!
As they are saying, Kamala Harris is “the only adult in the room”. When a child throws a temper tantrum, you don’t fan the flames by engaging with it. Trump IS that child… just ignore him
I will have to listen to the ads later, but your point is well taken. It makes way more sense to appeal to what people need and want than it does to be negative. Negative is the republicans' turf. Hope is Harris' turf. IMO hope is what wins, positivity wins.
Great comments, Dean! The “Kamala Harris fighting for everyday Americans like you” ad is so excellent. I’ve been canvassing door-to-door and finding some people to be persuadable, and a lot more people than usual willing to talk.
As a canvasser, i find it’s good to come prepared with examples of past positive social change impacts. There are too many people who think nothing matters, all politicians are the same, etc. So come prepared. It helps.
And people — Dean’s readers: please do help canvass if you can! I find it a bit unnerving but also rewarding and impactful. I kind of love it.
Wouldn't it be wise to pick three topics to run the campaign on? Reproductive freedom, grwing the Middle class ( touting the infrastructure bill, chips act, inflation reduction act (and emphasizing that Trump promised yesterday to rebuild NYs infrastructure when elected? Who can forget infrastructure week as a running gag?)).
Trumps chaos will district the viters while they should be focused on my three topicstarter, or some other ones...
Yah, Hans — the only “infrastructure” project trump did while he was president was a partial wall at the Mexican border — that he said Mexico would pay for and it did not. Compare that promise to the Biden -Harris promise on infrastructure.
Thanks for caring about what’s going on here, Hans and for participating in the discussion!
I saw a French headline while in the airport after the debate. Le Monde’s front page had a big picture of Harris and Trump and rough translation: “the democrat repeatedly destabilized the republican who spouted a chain of lies”
Hi Ruthie, I have been watching US politics ever since the rode down the golden escalatie. I can still feel how I woke up and found out the Otange Idiot was president elect. Elections in the US reverberate around the world. I want tto put in my two cents and share what I believe in from a European perspective. Thankful tobeable to take part!
Once again, Dean, I have to tell you how important you Are! You along,with other progressive journalist, are doing the Heavy Lifting for the American people, to bring us the Facts and the Truth! Excellent read this morning ☕ I appreciate You 💯💙🇺🇲🌊🌊🌊
It's as Timothy Snyder writes in the opening pages of his new book, On Freedom, we must focus on seeking freedom FOR policies that will move us forward, not freedom FROM old policies. Freedom FOR our people is about focusing on what we can accomplish with the Harris/Walz policies rather than discussing freedom FROM the former president's concepts of plans.
Kamala is a down-to-earth person, who understands middle America! She intends to help middle Americans retain their way of life! What way of life you ask—Republicans have no-idea what I’m talking/writing about…sooooo….
Immigrants arrive in the US with little to offer…to get here, they most likely used every spare penny getting tickets! They need to get jobs and start saving money for homes.
BUT WHAT THEY DO BRING…is their SKILLS! Immigrants bring the skills handed down from father to son for generations. And immigrants are very hard workers! The learn English, pat rent and save money! Their children are usually well behaved, because the children can help their parents to establish themselves. Back then the Writing on the Statue of Liberty meant something. “Give me your tired, your poor; their restless yearning to be free……” But politicians have turned thise precious words into garbage. They made it a ‘crime’ to arrive in the US to start a new life; have-goals that affect this country for the better! They want a good life; as we all do, I applaud, as most real Americans do, their courage to leave everything behind; take a chance, raise their heads to the future and succeed! How many Americans could do that?? The other party members COULD NOT DO IT because they are clinging to their handed-down money; living on the hard work of their immigrant ancestors!!!
KAMALA’s family DID this! AND SHE HAS BEEN REVILED FOR HER ANCESTORS…BRAVE ancestors who wanted more!
Kamala will become the SPINE, the BACKBONE of The United States of America going forward from January 2025 after taking the OATH of OFFICE! Her Spirit, determination, and hopes are spreading all over the US….like honey on bread! Such caring WILL make the US thrive again. Go forward with Harris/Walz. Go for the UNITED STATES with pride!
No sour, mentally ill, wanna-be dictator can do that. There is no heart there: none! Put that in the far back corner of that rusted refrigerator…and leave him there….
🎵God Bless America! 🎶Land that I love! Stand beside me and guide me, Through the night; with the Light from Above! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙🎵
God Bless us; Everyone! Go with hope, Go with Trust, Go with Harris/Walz!
Wise advice. And a good outline of things to stress with Kamala Harris. The MAGA faithful are dug in. But there's hope that others, who are undecided, will come to their senses and see what a disaster Trump would be for the country. A dystopian future with Trump is not what I have in mind as I cruise past 87.
I'm a few years younger than you, but I completely agree about the future. What I'm thinking is that hope and positive ideas would grab people if they heard them.
It really shouldn't be close at all, there is no choice for reasonable people. An articulate, intelligent, conscientious, energetic, successful person with a vision for moving America forward in excellent ways vs. a convicted felon who instigated a lethal insurrection against the country/Constitution he took an oath to protect as well as defying the espionage act with the theft of top secret documents and who has nothing to offer America except cozying up to dictators, advancement of white supremacy, division and tax cuts for the very wealthy.
Can't wait to celebrate Harris/Walz victory wearing this funny "Kamala removes stubborn orange stains" hoodie on November 5th 🤣 👇
https://libtees-2.creator-spring.com/listing/votek?product=227
Hopefully start to heal as a nation as Trump and his cult further fades into oblivion. 🙏
Reagan stole the Electrol vote and the Election...Bush stole the Electrol vote and Election ,then we saw it happen with Hillary ...Electrol vote is a controlled rip off of OYR legal votes ...it's time for it to end
Bah
I’m a young ‘un at 65 (turned yesterday) and I get excited and happy when I see/hear Kamala. There’s so much hope…. I’m going to try to not interrupt happiness and hope with junk.
A part of me wants to tell Gen Zers not to get discouraged if their favorite candidates don’t win. However, nope. I’m going to watch and celebrate their joy and enthusiasm.
I think, often, that young people seem to think we failed. We did in some ways, but we accomplished so much. We did it without the internet and social media. We did it by word of mouth and Doing Something. It wasn’t quite as easy as now. It’s exciting to see so many with so much energy and hope for all of us. Very exciting.
While this is a difficult, fraught time in our history, we’re Americans and we fight hard for what we believe in. My hope is that everyone who can vote does.
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Happy Birthday!
Your article confirms what I was thinking about the other day as the media keeps itself busy swatting the constant stream of lies and vitriol from the Trump campaign. I have created a positive talking points list in my iPhone using your excellent summary near the end of your article. Thank you for this excellent report and the sound advice on the best way to keep the Harris Walz joy front and center!
As they are saying, Kamala Harris is “the only adult in the room”. When a child throws a temper tantrum, you don’t fan the flames by engaging with it. Trump IS that child… just ignore him
But it's beyond that ,those of us with intelligence know this but the cult is nueve and unintelligent.
Thank you. This is really instructive as we prepare to make the most of the next 45 days.
I will have to listen to the ads later, but your point is well taken. It makes way more sense to appeal to what people need and want than it does to be negative. Negative is the republicans' turf. Hope is Harris' turf. IMO hope is what wins, positivity wins.
It should be Hope, Joy, Freedom. Thanks Susan!!!
Thank you, Hans! You are absolutely correct.
This is true, and I think the Harris-Walz campaign is doing so, but the media will focus on Trump like big tits--a spectacle, though, is not a story.
Yes and yes and yes. It didn’t take studies to convince anyone that trump runs on attention. Even JD said Keep the cat-eating fiction going!
Great comments, Dean! The “Kamala Harris fighting for everyday Americans like you” ad is so excellent. I’ve been canvassing door-to-door and finding some people to be persuadable, and a lot more people than usual willing to talk.
As a canvasser, i find it’s good to come prepared with examples of past positive social change impacts. There are too many people who think nothing matters, all politicians are the same, etc. So come prepared. It helps.
And people — Dean’s readers: please do help canvass if you can! I find it a bit unnerving but also rewarding and impactful. I kind of love it.
Wouldn't it be wise to pick three topics to run the campaign on? Reproductive freedom, grwing the Middle class ( touting the infrastructure bill, chips act, inflation reduction act (and emphasizing that Trump promised yesterday to rebuild NYs infrastructure when elected? Who can forget infrastructure week as a running gag?)).
Trumps chaos will district the viters while they should be focused on my three topicstarter, or some other ones...
Or maybe it is "just" Hope, Joy, Freedom
Yah, Hans — the only “infrastructure” project trump did while he was president was a partial wall at the Mexican border — that he said Mexico would pay for and it did not. Compare that promise to the Biden -Harris promise on infrastructure.
Sorry about auto corrections, I am Dutch, living in Belgium
Thanks for caring about what’s going on here, Hans and for participating in the discussion!
I saw a French headline while in the airport after the debate. Le Monde’s front page had a big picture of Harris and Trump and rough translation: “the democrat repeatedly destabilized the republican who spouted a chain of lies”
Hi Ruthie, I have been watching US politics ever since the rode down the golden escalatie. I can still feel how I woke up and found out the Otange Idiot was president elect. Elections in the US reverberate around the world. I want tto put in my two cents and share what I believe in from a European perspective. Thankful tobeable to take part!
Great advice. Here is a new, fun adventure about Kamala psychologically decimating a narcissist.
https://samray.substack.com/p/triggering-a-narcissist
Once again, Dean, I have to tell you how important you Are! You along,with other progressive journalist, are doing the Heavy Lifting for the American people, to bring us the Facts and the Truth! Excellent read this morning ☕ I appreciate You 💯💙🇺🇲🌊🌊🌊
It's as Timothy Snyder writes in the opening pages of his new book, On Freedom, we must focus on seeking freedom FOR policies that will move us forward, not freedom FROM old policies. Freedom FOR our people is about focusing on what we can accomplish with the Harris/Walz policies rather than discussing freedom FROM the former president's concepts of plans.
How about these?
Fair Prices?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Voting Rights?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Working Tax Cuts?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Middle Class Tax Cuts?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Affordable Rents?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Affordable Housing?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
First-Home Deposit?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Free Public Education?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Affordable Prescriptions?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Affordable Health Care?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Equality for All?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Justice for All?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Equal Rights for All?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Reproductive Rights?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Health Care for All?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Your Vote Counts? YES!!!
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Clean Water?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Clean Energy?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Gun Safety?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
American Values?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Democracy?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Constitution?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Social Security?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Disability Rights ADA?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Respect for All?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
Respect for our Military?
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!
WE CAN DO THIS!
KAMALA’S GOT THAT!!!
REGISTER
AND
VOTE BLUE!!!!!!!!
Well stated with sage advice.
Kamala is a down-to-earth person, who understands middle America! She intends to help middle Americans retain their way of life! What way of life you ask—Republicans have no-idea what I’m talking/writing about…sooooo….
Immigrants arrive in the US with little to offer…to get here, they most likely used every spare penny getting tickets! They need to get jobs and start saving money for homes.
BUT WHAT THEY DO BRING…is their SKILLS! Immigrants bring the skills handed down from father to son for generations. And immigrants are very hard workers! The learn English, pat rent and save money! Their children are usually well behaved, because the children can help their parents to establish themselves. Back then the Writing on the Statue of Liberty meant something. “Give me your tired, your poor; their restless yearning to be free……” But politicians have turned thise precious words into garbage. They made it a ‘crime’ to arrive in the US to start a new life; have-goals that affect this country for the better! They want a good life; as we all do, I applaud, as most real Americans do, their courage to leave everything behind; take a chance, raise their heads to the future and succeed! How many Americans could do that?? The other party members COULD NOT DO IT because they are clinging to their handed-down money; living on the hard work of their immigrant ancestors!!!
KAMALA’s family DID this! AND SHE HAS BEEN REVILED FOR HER ANCESTORS…BRAVE ancestors who wanted more!
Kamala will become the SPINE, the BACKBONE of The United States of America going forward from January 2025 after taking the OATH of OFFICE! Her Spirit, determination, and hopes are spreading all over the US….like honey on bread! Such caring WILL make the US thrive again. Go forward with Harris/Walz. Go for the UNITED STATES with pride!
No sour, mentally ill, wanna-be dictator can do that. There is no heart there: none! Put that in the far back corner of that rusted refrigerator…and leave him there….
🎵God Bless America! 🎶Land that I love! Stand beside me and guide me, Through the night; with the Light from Above! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙🎵
God Bless us; Everyone! Go with hope, Go with Trust, Go with Harris/Walz!
The Art of The Steal:
1. LIE like the devil.
2. Convince racist morons that you represent their interest.
3. Use the #MSM to broadcast and launder your hate and lies while calling them "fake news".
4. Rinse and repeat.