Not even my backlog list of topics yields a subject to write about. I’ve even been toying with the concept of writer’s block. But that’s not the sole reason for the lack of a post last week. I was gone for three days during the week and spent two days prior preparing for the trip.
I do enjoy writing this blog and appreciate the positive Likes and Comments. They give me courage to continue. But I also feel a commitment to meet my self-imposed deadlines and to write content that is meaningful and though-provoking. I’m not sure this qualifies. But maybe…
I continue to hold back. Yes, I have dabbled around the surface of controversial topics. But I am afraid of scaring off some readers. I can also admit that I am fearful of reprisals. Not so much from those who follow the blog. More from any entity that may interlope into this site. What a condition of current culture, that we have to tread so carefully.
No. Damn it! Not this time.
My son and I were discussing politics while camping with his family at Maquoketa Caves State Park a week ago. It is not typical to have internet access or cell service away from cities and towns. Yet we did, and our phones buzzed and lit with the news of Tridiot’s convictions. The discussion evolved to what ifs.
It was then that I verbalized that I might take a stand against an authoritarian regime if he manages to get elected. I/we simply cannot allow a faction of bullies who want to roll back time and eliminate social and political freedoms for any one or group who does not agree with them to do so – by brute force!
I am scared just to say it and write it. But I am at a stage in life where I have less to lose by waging the battle (figuratively speaking). Future generations are at stake. History does repeat itself. The parallels in political design to those of Germany in the 1930’s are clear. Today I was reminded how the Nazi takeover was not with a coup in one fell swoop. Hitler came to power legally, by election. Then he installed his henchmen in positions of power and dismantled the government to execute his malevolent plan.
I’m not sure what form my resistance would take. I am frightened just to consider. Better, though, would be to make sure that Tridiot and his henchmen do not come to power. So, I will battle my fears of reprisal and work toward that end. Please join me in this effort.
I guess this probably qualifies for meaningful and thought-provoking 😉
Please don’t wait to take a stand. It’s happening all around us now and will be too late if he’s elected. Now is the time!
Well, said, Keith…
In 2016 I did 2 things when I was crushed with the election results. I joined a group of local women/friends and created a private Facebook group called “My Activist Family and Friends”.
We named our women’s group “The Sunshine Committee” and each week we would meet — review what was happening in the Iowa legislature and what the governor was up to. We created an online newsletter explaining the bills and the consequences if passed. We supported and actively worked for local candidates trying to build from the bottom up. I became active — we each even housed presidential candidate workers before the 2020 election while they were working up to the Iowa Caucuses. I housed a West Point graduate working for Elizabeth Warren’s campaign. We are still together but many have moved and we are more virtual these days.
My Facebook group has grown to include a writer for USA Today and others from all over the country. The group has several purposes — #1 a safe place to express our frustrations and #2 a place to share ideas for action to defeat “T” and his followers.
I guess my point is just to get active any way you can — there are things we have discovered that are effective. This is a great one for those who like to write and has been found to be effective.
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Sorry that was a long story long…Have a great day
Mary
I have a t-shirt with the big letters saying RESIST. The small 5 letters in between each of those letters spell out the unmentionable who must not get elected.
I will join you on the front lines!
The front lines are already in place. Don’t wait!