Marianne, you were ahead of the nonsense and above the angry jabs. I wore my “Marianne for president” shirt to the polls. I see better because of you. Keep doing you! Albert Camus noted that, “real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” Despite the horrible treatment you received from the DNC you have remained generous, poised and forward thinking. Thank you peaceful warrior!
Dear Marianne, deep gratitude for your heart centred wisdom. I had a dream this morning after watching your post. ‘A man came to fix my VW camper (a representation of freedom?) However, he got in it and just started it up. I got in, with the idea he might drive off - which he did. It was a little scary but somehow I felt in control. He drove to a place where there were others in his gang and when he got out they began disagreeing and fighting. I took the opportunity to escape - I had to jump over some steep rocks - and looked for somewhere to hide. It was a busy market town and I came across a school library. The children welcomed me in and hid me under their soft toys. The men came but the children and teachers did a good job of protecting me. The men knew I was there but the numbers of vulnerable children and teachers meant they couldn’t get to me.’ Then I woke up. The children must be us, strength in numbers and strength in vulnerability. I don’t know if you will get to read this but it was such a profound dream, and I feel strengthened by it. Thank you.
If there is a silver lining for me in the election results, it is the feeling of a certain kind of freedom from the need to compromise where I stand in advance in the interest of political practically within Democratic Party politics (in particular in the interest of my ambitions of someday serving in Congress). If elected office is in my future, I now consider myself free to define where I stand in pursuit of it purely on the basis of what I consider right in order to live “with the Earth” rather than on the earth. If people think I was radical as a social democrat staunchly supporting Bernie Sanders, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Going forward, I intend to speak from and for the international laws and usages that were so much a part of life on Turtle Island before the eurochristians invaded, bringing with them their system of domination. The American Constitution—and American democracy in general—was in its origins an effort to emulate, without giving any credit to the peoples of the Native Nations, their more genuine self-government. Time to go back to first principles. And this time get it right! https://www.schwartzbergforcongress.com
When colonisers dominate indigenous people and desanctify the land, when they cannot respect what was there before - trouble awaits. And that trouble escalates until the truth is truly acknowledged. There is deep healing to be done. I truly pray that this is the beginning of a profound turn of events that will bring hope and strength in vulnerability for the future, particularly for the young whose sense of hopelessness is tangible on all sides.
We've seen the DNC be called out on corruption so many times. More corrupt than anything Donald Trump has said. You are right there needs to be a complete overhaul in the party. Get out the Obamas, the Pelosis, the Clinton's. But how? It's really nuts for instance how many times they tried to sue RFK Jr. out of the race. Kamala's strange ride. Hiding Biden until they couldn't (who called half the country garbage). I would love to know who is behind this corruption and why Democrats can still call themselves Democrats. Good on Tulsi for her stand. It sends a clear message.
“I felt so many times over the last three months, “My Lord, he’s running a presidential campaign and she’s running a fundraising campaign.””
THIS is utter BULLSHIT. Your anger at the DNC may be justified in some ways, but your vision on this issue is completely convoluted because of that anger and your own hubris.
THERE WAS NOTHING ABOUT HIS CAMPAIGN OR HIMSELF THAT WAS PRESIDENTIAL. If you think that CLOWN SHOW / WWE exhibition was a PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, I think your idea of it is ENTERTAINMENT.
I kind of understood what she meant by this but it was not at all a good way to say it.
Sometimes Marianne hits a point right on the nail head and sometimes the hammer hits her thumb. On this one, her thumb looks a little sore. At least to me.
That’s not where I’m coming from. But you can look at Agenda Sacred 47 and decide for yourself whether or not you agree with his vision for the future.
The "democrats" have become the facists....it is utterly delusional to bang on about how awful Trump is....while ignoring the deplorable record of 4 years of an incompetent unfit for purpose Democrat administration.....more war-mongering, worsening economy, endless dribbling propaganda & spin.........yet another ruined "ally" (ukraine)...chaos, mayhem on all fronts & not an ounce of intelligent diplomacy to be seen...
US is a laughing stock in the world, Israel is an international pariah
I'm moving through the phase of grief into action. Yes, I agree our political system, our government needs a complete overhaul and restoration to democracy (if we ever were a true democracy). We need to take back from country from the control of special interest and kleptocracy. But how can we join together to make that happen? What actions can we take? We need some direction here. I don't want to stand around wringing my hands and watching it happen.. I think we have to work together to be a force that will be heard.
My faith in humans as a species, and my trust in white women is shattered. Still trying to make sense of the horror and how to move forward. Thank you, as ever, Marianne for being the voice of reason. Your sister giant conference in 2017 inspired me to write “Royal Resistance” about a princess that runs for president to save the country of her birth. The character’s campaign and platform is an amalgamation of everything I’ve learned from you and your books. If only the book wasn’t fiction. Please do another political conference. We need you and your political/spiritual leadership.
Marrianne, Iwant to thank you for your words of encouragement and Hope. Tonight, I shared them at a gathering of the league of Women Voters. They were well received and people showed their appreciation for them by thanking me for sharing it. At the end of the evening as we were all going our separate ways, I really felt a Feeling of something special and energetic starting in my life with this group of new friends. A group that I feel I can be a part of in a positive way to be able to serve our greater good. I love you. Thanks again.
We are aware that the politicians of both parties are not concerned with the best interest of the people they are elected to serve. They are serving special interest and capitalism. Our government is no longer for the people, by the people. In other words, it is no longer a democracy. Until this changes and the elites are replaced with true representation of the people we will be subjected to the insanity of the recent election, people making choices based on what they perceive as the least of two evils. This is the only way someone like Trump could become the President of our country. Let's give the country back to the people.
We are aware that the politicians of both parties are not concerned with the best interest of the people they are elected to serve. They are serving special interest and capitalism. Our government is no longer for the people, by the people. In other words, it is no longer a democracy. Until this changes and the elites are replaced with true representation of the people we will be subjected to the insanity of the recent election, people making choices based on what they perceive as the least of two evils. This is the only way someone like Trump could become the President of our country. Let's pull together to do whatever we have to do to get our country back from corporate greed and give it back to we the people.
Marianne, Barbara Densmore (who commented in this thread) suggested you were approached by the trump team to join their "peace" team. Is there any truth to this? Or just another vicious rumour? (my belief). Thank you.
To not be opposed for freedom's sake and full support of Presidential power, praying positively for Donald J Trump to heal is our national duty as caretakers of an illusion imperialist miners claim belongs to them
Love is about unity and trust. Why sow hate into a fresh field of hope?
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Marianne, you were ahead of the nonsense and above the angry jabs. I wore my “Marianne for president” shirt to the polls. I see better because of you. Keep doing you! Albert Camus noted that, “real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” Despite the horrible treatment you received from the DNC you have remained generous, poised and forward thinking. Thank you peaceful warrior!
Dear Marianne, deep gratitude for your heart centred wisdom. I had a dream this morning after watching your post. ‘A man came to fix my VW camper (a representation of freedom?) However, he got in it and just started it up. I got in, with the idea he might drive off - which he did. It was a little scary but somehow I felt in control. He drove to a place where there were others in his gang and when he got out they began disagreeing and fighting. I took the opportunity to escape - I had to jump over some steep rocks - and looked for somewhere to hide. It was a busy market town and I came across a school library. The children welcomed me in and hid me under their soft toys. The men came but the children and teachers did a good job of protecting me. The men knew I was there but the numbers of vulnerable children and teachers meant they couldn’t get to me.’ Then I woke up. The children must be us, strength in numbers and strength in vulnerability. I don’t know if you will get to read this but it was such a profound dream, and I feel strengthened by it. Thank you.
Marianne, you write with noble eloquence & Big Truth. Your voice is needed & appreciated. Thank you!
If there is a silver lining for me in the election results, it is the feeling of a certain kind of freedom from the need to compromise where I stand in advance in the interest of political practically within Democratic Party politics (in particular in the interest of my ambitions of someday serving in Congress). If elected office is in my future, I now consider myself free to define where I stand in pursuit of it purely on the basis of what I consider right in order to live “with the Earth” rather than on the earth. If people think I was radical as a social democrat staunchly supporting Bernie Sanders, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Going forward, I intend to speak from and for the international laws and usages that were so much a part of life on Turtle Island before the eurochristians invaded, bringing with them their system of domination. The American Constitution—and American democracy in general—was in its origins an effort to emulate, without giving any credit to the peoples of the Native Nations, their more genuine self-government. Time to go back to first principles. And this time get it right! https://www.schwartzbergforcongress.com
When colonisers dominate indigenous people and desanctify the land, when they cannot respect what was there before - trouble awaits. And that trouble escalates until the truth is truly acknowledged. There is deep healing to be done. I truly pray that this is the beginning of a profound turn of events that will bring hope and strength in vulnerability for the future, particularly for the young whose sense of hopelessness is tangible on all sides.
Amen! Thanks, Helen, for your wise words. You might find this worth a glance: PS. You might find this recent post of mine worth a glance: https://open.substack.com/pub/steven3c6/p/my-research-agenda-for-a-post-trump?r=21x2h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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We've seen the DNC be called out on corruption so many times. More corrupt than anything Donald Trump has said. You are right there needs to be a complete overhaul in the party. Get out the Obamas, the Pelosis, the Clinton's. But how? It's really nuts for instance how many times they tried to sue RFK Jr. out of the race. Kamala's strange ride. Hiding Biden until they couldn't (who called half the country garbage). I would love to know who is behind this corruption and why Democrats can still call themselves Democrats. Good on Tulsi for her stand. It sends a clear message.
“I felt so many times over the last three months, “My Lord, he’s running a presidential campaign and she’s running a fundraising campaign.””
THIS is utter BULLSHIT. Your anger at the DNC may be justified in some ways, but your vision on this issue is completely convoluted because of that anger and your own hubris.
THERE WAS NOTHING ABOUT HIS CAMPAIGN OR HIMSELF THAT WAS PRESIDENTIAL. If you think that CLOWN SHOW / WWE exhibition was a PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, I think your idea of it is ENTERTAINMENT.
I kind of understood what she meant by this but it was not at all a good way to say it.
Sometimes Marianne hits a point right on the nail head and sometimes the hammer hits her thumb. On this one, her thumb looks a little sore. At least to me.
Please identify the horrible things President Trump plans for us so we can be prepared to resist them.
That’s not where I’m coming from. But you can look at Agenda Sacred 47 and decide for yourself whether or not you agree with his vision for the future.
The "democrats" have become the facists....it is utterly delusional to bang on about how awful Trump is....while ignoring the deplorable record of 4 years of an incompetent unfit for purpose Democrat administration.....more war-mongering, worsening economy, endless dribbling propaganda & spin.........yet another ruined "ally" (ukraine)...chaos, mayhem on all fronts & not an ounce of intelligent diplomacy to be seen...
US is a laughing stock in the world, Israel is an international pariah
Well done!!
I'm moving through the phase of grief into action. Yes, I agree our political system, our government needs a complete overhaul and restoration to democracy (if we ever were a true democracy). We need to take back from country from the control of special interest and kleptocracy. But how can we join together to make that happen? What actions can we take? We need some direction here. I don't want to stand around wringing my hands and watching it happen.. I think we have to work together to be a force that will be heard.
My faith in humans as a species, and my trust in white women is shattered. Still trying to make sense of the horror and how to move forward. Thank you, as ever, Marianne for being the voice of reason. Your sister giant conference in 2017 inspired me to write “Royal Resistance” about a princess that runs for president to save the country of her birth. The character’s campaign and platform is an amalgamation of everything I’ve learned from you and your books. If only the book wasn’t fiction. Please do another political conference. We need you and your political/spiritual leadership.
Marrianne, Iwant to thank you for your words of encouragement and Hope. Tonight, I shared them at a gathering of the league of Women Voters. They were well received and people showed their appreciation for them by thanking me for sharing it. At the end of the evening as we were all going our separate ways, I really felt a Feeling of something special and energetic starting in my life with this group of new friends. A group that I feel I can be a part of in a positive way to be able to serve our greater good. I love you. Thanks again.
We are aware that the politicians of both parties are not concerned with the best interest of the people they are elected to serve. They are serving special interest and capitalism. Our government is no longer for the people, by the people. In other words, it is no longer a democracy. Until this changes and the elites are replaced with true representation of the people we will be subjected to the insanity of the recent election, people making choices based on what they perceive as the least of two evils. This is the only way someone like Trump could become the President of our country. Let's give the country back to the people.
We are aware that the politicians of both parties are not concerned with the best interest of the people they are elected to serve. They are serving special interest and capitalism. Our government is no longer for the people, by the people. In other words, it is no longer a democracy. Until this changes and the elites are replaced with true representation of the people we will be subjected to the insanity of the recent election, people making choices based on what they perceive as the least of two evils. This is the only way someone like Trump could become the President of our country. Let's pull together to do whatever we have to do to get our country back from corporate greed and give it back to we the people.
Marianne, Barbara Densmore (who commented in this thread) suggested you were approached by the trump team to join their "peace" team. Is there any truth to this? Or just another vicious rumour? (my belief). Thank you.
To not be opposed for freedom's sake and full support of Presidential power, praying positively for Donald J Trump to heal is our national duty as caretakers of an illusion imperialist miners claim belongs to them