Exactly who actively participated in the attempt to overthrow the U.S. government remains to be seen, but this guy is 100% correct that these efforts have not stopped.
First, we need each one of these traitors to face justice, and then we need legislation that eliminates all forms of voter suppression.
Here are people whose platform reads as follows:
I just met a woman who has a close connection to Robert Mondavi, who, some time ago, had addressed a group of about 25 extremely wealthy people and explained why he sold his $400 million and his father’s $600 million wine businesses. Why did they cash in their chips at this particular point in time, given that the industry, particularly for those who can play at the high-end, is going through the roof?
Climate change.
Mondavi told this tightly focused, high-powered group that, within the coming 10 years, global warming will make most of their holdings incapable of producing the quality of grapes that enabled them to sell certain vintages of their Opus One for ~$500 per bottle.
As one might have expected, a few of the uber-rich laughed up their sleeves. Climate change? Isn’t that for the socialists?
According to what my new-found friend told me, Mondavi replied, “You’re entitled to whatever you want to believe. In my family, we track with science, not Republican politics. Make your own choices. And good luck.”
At left are the words of legendary environmentalist Paul Hawken, which convey the true barrier to climate change mitigation and other forms of ecological stewardship, i.e., that as a civilization, we care very little about one another’s well-being.
The plummeting costs of solar and wind are good, but they can only take us so far.
FWIW, this is why the meat of the 2GreenEnergy blog has shifted over the years from the technology and economics behind renewable energy to something that is far more central to the challenges we face if we are to survive as a species: how we need to organize our society around what is truly important.
The meme here is from a group that asks, “Are you concerned that our culture has rejected God?” A couple of observations:
The quote they picked is more specific than acceptance of God; it’s Christian. In fact, it explicitly rejects all other religions. That should get the attention of Jews, Muslims, etc.
More to the point, most Americans have the precise opposite concern, i.e., that religion is being forced into our government and our culture at large.
At left we have Fox News’ position on the subject.
Putting it more precisely, everyone who cares about American democracy demands that justice be done in the case of a former president who tried to overthrow the United States government.
There is a reason that MIT professor emeritus Noam Chomsky calls the Republican Party “the most dangerous organization in human history.”
It’s pathetic to see garbage like this (at left).
General Motors sold 6 million gas-powered cars and light-duty trucks last year. Their target for 2026? Zero. Not a single one.
GM, market cap $46 billion, has placed 100% of its chips on electric transportation. It would be interesting to know what percentage of $46 billion the brave little author of the “20 Reasons” piece here has in the game.
I get, on average, one solicitation per day, telling me what a fool I’ll be if I don’t “make my fortune” investing in the next oil boom. Big Oil continues to target idiots to jump into the industry. And, let’s be clear, there are tens of millions of prospects for them, in the U.S. alone. Whether these people have two nickels to rub together (or two brain cells) is anyone’s guess.
The “boom” is obviously not going to happen, and anyone who wants to profit from the suffering and death of Earth’s life forms needs to hope, in earnest, that there is no hell.
Bernie’s right: Many Americans with progressive values have bought into the idea that real chance is impossible. We may shop organic, drive electric, and teach peace, but we remain concerned that it’s too late for a culture in which Donald Trump is a key political player.
Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead had something to say about this too:
The meme here reminds me of life in this small, God-and-country town in rural California. Here, we have entrepreneurs who promote themselves and their small business with a bit of political posturing. As an example, you’ll see a Joe’s Plumbing truck, carrying both Joe and his equipment, with a Trump sticker prominently displayed on its tail bumper.
This doesn’t seem too smart. Would I hire Joe to unplug my drain? Never. Why alienate a significant portion of your audience?
Now, if you have a gun shop, go for it. Trump supporters far outnumber progressives when it comes to weapons’ purchases.
