I wonder if any bright economist has put together an economic prospectus aimed at convincing billionaires that THEY would be better off if the working and middle classes were solid and secure?
I keep saying that we have too many Paul Reveres and not enough George Washingtons, and in one sense, Cory Booker was a Paul Revere. That being said, he inspired me with his moral beauty, to at least continue to be a foot soldier, while waiting for a George or Georgina to emerge.
We should call Cory Booker and thank him for his stand in front of the Senate. And also encourage encourage him to send the $900,000 he took from AIPAC and tell them to shove it up their ass.
Yesterday's Rose Garden performance (speaking of being performative) so reminded me of The Hunger Games. People clapping and yahooing for tariff annihilation. So many things about Trump and Trumpism feel like The Hunger Games to me. It is all surreal. Musk dressing like he is in a computer simulation (which he thinks he is) like maybe Neo from the Matrix, or even President Snow from The Hunger Games. Bizarre. But on another note. I am surprised by the number of people I know who are too worried about safety to go to Saturday's rally. They are opting-out already because of fear. This concerns me. We are going to need crowds to grow and surge on a regular basis over an extended period of time. Wondering how to inspire the middle-class to become brave and to understand people don't get to opt out. Last comment, re: messaging. Trump wants to turn the USA into a rogue state so he can rule it like Kim Jong Un.
also, thanks so much for these conversations. I haven't been able to make it to any live ones, but I get so much from them, I really appreciate you and who you bring to the table.
Annnnd another thing…the senators who were there supporting Booker with their questions, a) were at a disadvantage to project the same energy as his, b) provided a humble connecting thread between the regular old Dem message and how Booker would take it to greater heights and give it some life and c) it was an opportunity for them all to show solidarity, them for him and him for them.
Sorry couldn’t hear this live. A rich conversation! Messaging is critical to connection and vice versa. I think that’s why Cory Booker broke through on more than the level of the symbolic, which is the most “performative” level. I mean, Trump opened his campaign in Waco Tx, a symbolic act 😵💫 Booker spoke both to the painful realities of people’s lives and how this relates to things like a moral moment. He was all heart. He always has been.
I appreciate your work and I just have to chime in that pushing outdated stereotypes about librarians perpetuates the problems you are trying to counter. Training for library work is about being a public figure and the responsibilities of that. Branch out a bit and talk to ALA. Librarians don’t shhh people anymore that is so severely outdated.
I wonder if any bright economist has put together an economic prospectus aimed at convincing billionaires that THEY would be better off if the working and middle classes were solid and secure?
I keep saying that we have too many Paul Reveres and not enough George Washingtons, and in one sense, Cory Booker was a Paul Revere. That being said, he inspired me with his moral beauty, to at least continue to be a foot soldier, while waiting for a George or Georgina to emerge.
When I saw Anat and Anand on the cue, I legit got excited - easily the best part of my day.
Agree, Congress needs to get to El Salvador. Speak on Gaza!!!!
We should call Cory Booker and thank him for his stand in front of the Senate. And also encourage encourage him to send the $900,000 he took from AIPAC and tell them to shove it up their ass.
Best conversation yet between A&A. Thank you.
Yesterday's Rose Garden performance (speaking of being performative) so reminded me of The Hunger Games. People clapping and yahooing for tariff annihilation. So many things about Trump and Trumpism feel like The Hunger Games to me. It is all surreal. Musk dressing like he is in a computer simulation (which he thinks he is) like maybe Neo from the Matrix, or even President Snow from The Hunger Games. Bizarre. But on another note. I am surprised by the number of people I know who are too worried about safety to go to Saturday's rally. They are opting-out already because of fear. This concerns me. We are going to need crowds to grow and surge on a regular basis over an extended period of time. Wondering how to inspire the middle-class to become brave and to understand people don't get to opt out. Last comment, re: messaging. Trump wants to turn the USA into a rogue state so he can rule it like Kim Jong Un.
I do love this discussion! As a communications major - and speech/drama person - I find your discussion very, very insightful!!!
also, thanks so much for these conversations. I haven't been able to make it to any live ones, but I get so much from them, I really appreciate you and who you bring to the table.
Annnnd another thing…the senators who were there supporting Booker with their questions, a) were at a disadvantage to project the same energy as his, b) provided a humble connecting thread between the regular old Dem message and how Booker would take it to greater heights and give it some life and c) it was an opportunity for them all to show solidarity, them for him and him for them.
Sorry couldn’t hear this live. A rich conversation! Messaging is critical to connection and vice versa. I think that’s why Cory Booker broke through on more than the level of the symbolic, which is the most “performative” level. I mean, Trump opened his campaign in Waco Tx, a symbolic act 😵💫 Booker spoke both to the painful realities of people’s lives and how this relates to things like a moral moment. He was all heart. He always has been.
Creativity is inherent and essential to soul.
What is Trump’s “real” favorite word? It’s not tariff. It’s bankruptcy. This is the one thing he’s very good at.
🧠 Doctors and patients demand Nuremberg 2.0 for the soul of medicine 🕊️. Government AI algorithms used to predict crime, deny care, and criminalize compassion. 📊 When data replaces evidence and risk scores override rights, justice dies behind closed code. 💵 Wall Street watches, betting on outcomes, commodifying disease. https://youarewithinthenorms.com/2025/04/06/sunday-summary-april-6-2025-in-the-trial-united-states-vs-dr-neil-k-anand-md-et-al-mike-petron-of-stout-280000-fee-paid-for-prosecutorial-manipulation-of-evidence/
I appreciate your work and I just have to chime in that pushing outdated stereotypes about librarians perpetuates the problems you are trying to counter. Training for library work is about being a public figure and the responsibilities of that. Branch out a bit and talk to ALA. Librarians don’t shhh people anymore that is so severely outdated.
STOP the REAL STEAL
MAD LOVE the congregation from the BAR-Mitzvah going to protest together 💖✡️