Good one Marianne. The purpose of government is to provide services for the greater good of all. Medical care, education, public safety, public works, military, police & Fire, etc. are what government is for, not to make a profit. Of course there are budget constraints but this nonsense about "waste and fraud" is overblown. All the huge government agencies already have checks and balances to guard against that. I know because I worked for the City of Los Angeles for over 30 years (second largest city) and from time to time fraud and waste was discovered and dealt with.
The old trope of "we need a business man to run the country" is a mistaken assumption. Thanks for mentioning that.
Well Said. You had a good platform when running for President. How about starting with that as a framework for us, We the People, to articulate a set of values or principles that must be applied when this reactionary conservative group leads us into disaster and all of the people unite around the idea that we need a way out. WE must be ready to articulate that vision to them very soon, so that people can think the framework through and agree upon how to proceed. Please start work NOW on building that vision. I certainly volunteer to help. Books like Abundance can help. There is no lack of ideas, there is a lack of vision and someone to articulate it. Marianne, you have developed the voice that can articulate a vision and be heard by the many who are left out. Please begin NOW.
We know we need to get rid of the Electoral College and somehow eliminate corruption. The Senate needs a redo as does the House. They can both be more democratic. We should start speaking about democracy and rules. The justice system isn't just. There's a lot wrong Trump appeared to make a radical change which was needed. But dictatorship is not our thing. We're used to our freedoms, etc
Excellent. I could envision you leading a sort of Truth & Reconciliation/ Envisioning a New America with Pete Buttegieg. Maybe with others, too. Mamdani. Who else? Anand Giridharadas (Substack-The.Ink).
Starting soon. Ongoing - in spite of the devastation that will likely continue to unfold.
Anand has a weekly conversation with authoritarian expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat. I find these ongoing conversations to be really helpful. I think he’s a kindred spirit to what you describe. Perhaps you two could connect in a Substack conversation?
Father, we do not know the way to You. But we have called, and You have answered us. We will not interfere. Salvation’s ways are not our own, for they belong to You. And it is unto You we look for them. Our hands are open to receive Your gifts. We have no thoughts we think apart from You, and cherish no beliefs of what we are, or Who created us. Yours is the way that we would find and follow. And we ask but that Your Will, which is our own as well, be done in us and in the world, that it become a part of Heaven now. Amen.
Thank you , Marianne, for laying it all out there - and giving us that shove of inspiration! We must be vigilant, alert, and respond with love and intelligence wherever and whenever an opportunity presents itself.
Thank you for being the truth teller Marianne, and for your passion. It’s contagious and we need as much of it as we can get. I’m excited to be part of your magnificent crone group in August. Thanks for offering it.
Dems need to find a way to send singular powerful messages over and over (the Repubs are good at this..i.e. immigration) and have all of the groups join together to send the SAME message so that the people get used to hearing the truth instead of the lie. Move On, Democracy Now, Common Cause, all the guns rights groups and the reproductive rights groups and Climate groups, LGBT groups need to form a coalition to do exactly this.
And... a warm and loving Happy Birthday to you, Marianne. May you know the comfort of good wishes from your family and dearest friends, and may you know on this day the value of your birth and your calling in the world. 🎂 🎉 🌈🕉🔯💟
If you see this and want to pray with me, let me know.
On June 15, I made a commitment to pray for our Country for 45 days.
I based my commitment on something I've heard Marianne say in her Live Stream lectures, so many of them quaint reminders now of a time gone by.
Still, she said that if a person finds (her)self in a quandary with another difficult person, pray for them for 30 days and see if the relationship shifts at all. I've used this numerous times, even when I felt I was in conflict with Marianne herself. True words! :) <3
It works, you guys. Prayer softens the heart and opens the mind to new ideas and new ways of going about things. It has a metaphysical effect on the person place or situation being prayed for as well. Things change, because the mycelium field of the universe (look up that word, it has to do with the growth of mushrooms) shifts when fed by prayer.
I am in a quandary with the America Beautiful that I love right now... the America my father served with integrity and heart, the America my first boyfriend served in the USAF, the America so many men and women of quality continue to serve with honor and pride, not only in our (until now) fully professional armed services but in so many of our civilian institutions that have been gutted by the Trump Administration. I need to pray for them in order for my mind and heart to become wise to what I may be personally called to do about the situation in our nation right now. And I need to pray for all the men and women who are currently supporting the Trump Administration, from those at the most elementary level to those at the highest.
"Pray for them all, let God sort them out..." and let God guide me to what I must do, and how, and when, and if this is the right time to do the next right thing.
LMK if you want to join me in a cycle of prayer, reflection and right action.
I can start my 45 days over at any time with anyone, if they so wish.
Marianne-In a country where lies have become the norm-thank you for your radical truth telling. It brings me a renewed sense of hope.
Wow Marianne! This podcast is great. There certainly is plenty of blame to go around. You keep getting Better and Better.
I can imagine the America I want. Now we need to bring people TOGETHER to develop a SHARED vision and go for it.
Thank you for all that you do to force us to look in the mirror.
Good one Marianne. The purpose of government is to provide services for the greater good of all. Medical care, education, public safety, public works, military, police & Fire, etc. are what government is for, not to make a profit. Of course there are budget constraints but this nonsense about "waste and fraud" is overblown. All the huge government agencies already have checks and balances to guard against that. I know because I worked for the City of Los Angeles for over 30 years (second largest city) and from time to time fraud and waste was discovered and dealt with.
The old trope of "we need a business man to run the country" is a mistaken assumption. Thanks for mentioning that.
Well Said. You had a good platform when running for President. How about starting with that as a framework for us, We the People, to articulate a set of values or principles that must be applied when this reactionary conservative group leads us into disaster and all of the people unite around the idea that we need a way out. WE must be ready to articulate that vision to them very soon, so that people can think the framework through and agree upon how to proceed. Please start work NOW on building that vision. I certainly volunteer to help. Books like Abundance can help. There is no lack of ideas, there is a lack of vision and someone to articulate it. Marianne, you have developed the voice that can articulate a vision and be heard by the many who are left out. Please begin NOW.
We know we need to get rid of the Electoral College and somehow eliminate corruption. The Senate needs a redo as does the House. They can both be more democratic. We should start speaking about democracy and rules. The justice system isn't just. There's a lot wrong Trump appeared to make a radical change which was needed. But dictatorship is not our thing. We're used to our freedoms, etc
Excellent. I could envision you leading a sort of Truth & Reconciliation/ Envisioning a New America with Pete Buttegieg. Maybe with others, too. Mamdani. Who else? Anand Giridharadas (Substack-The.Ink).
Starting soon. Ongoing - in spite of the devastation that will likely continue to unfold.
Anand has a weekly conversation with authoritarian expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat. I find these ongoing conversations to be really helpful. I think he’s a kindred spirit to what you describe. Perhaps you two could connect in a Substack conversation?
We should start thinking about how we want to change our government. Write things down and share them.
From Today's ACIM Lesson 189
I Feel The Love Of God Within Me Now.
Father, we do not know the way to You. But we have called, and You have answered us. We will not interfere. Salvation’s ways are not our own, for they belong to You. And it is unto You we look for them. Our hands are open to receive Your gifts. We have no thoughts we think apart from You, and cherish no beliefs of what we are, or Who created us. Yours is the way that we would find and follow. And we ask but that Your Will, which is our own as well, be done in us and in the world, that it become a part of Heaven now. Amen.
Beautiful! ACIM’S TQ. True story 🙏🏻💯🙏🏻
How can USA ever be trusted again, by any one & any country?
47 arbitrarily Abrogated a Treaty with his Tariffs !
(NAFTA2 which Pres45 created)
Congress & Courts allow this!
FTA (1988) & NAFTA1 (1992) were negotiated by Canada & Mexico to create rule-of-law Trust in their bullying neighbour.
Let's hope that Commonwealth, EU, Asian & African partners can replace USA trade.
47 says he doesn't need our exports.
Canada & Mexico can trade elsewhere too. Canadians are already consciously
- avoiding USA Food & products
- traveling elsewhere than USA for vacation, etc.
Thank You, Marianne! Yes, we need to be visionaries!
When is there ever going to be a call to impeach Trump?
Thank you , Marianne, for laying it all out there - and giving us that shove of inspiration! We must be vigilant, alert, and respond with love and intelligence wherever and whenever an opportunity presents itself.
Thank you for being the truth teller Marianne, and for your passion. It’s contagious and we need as much of it as we can get. I’m excited to be part of your magnificent crone group in August. Thanks for offering it.
Thank you Marianne.
Dems need to find a way to send singular powerful messages over and over (the Repubs are good at this..i.e. immigration) and have all of the groups join together to send the SAME message so that the people get used to hearing the truth instead of the lie. Move On, Democracy Now, Common Cause, all the guns rights groups and the reproductive rights groups and Climate groups, LGBT groups need to form a coalition to do exactly this.
We need a few leaders to help we the people navigate this shitshow
And... a warm and loving Happy Birthday to you, Marianne. May you know the comfort of good wishes from your family and dearest friends, and may you know on this day the value of your birth and your calling in the world. 🎂 🎉 🌈🕉🔯💟
Just gonna pray on this one for now.
If you see this and want to pray with me, let me know.
On June 15, I made a commitment to pray for our Country for 45 days.
I based my commitment on something I've heard Marianne say in her Live Stream lectures, so many of them quaint reminders now of a time gone by.
Still, she said that if a person finds (her)self in a quandary with another difficult person, pray for them for 30 days and see if the relationship shifts at all. I've used this numerous times, even when I felt I was in conflict with Marianne herself. True words! :) <3
It works, you guys. Prayer softens the heart and opens the mind to new ideas and new ways of going about things. It has a metaphysical effect on the person place or situation being prayed for as well. Things change, because the mycelium field of the universe (look up that word, it has to do with the growth of mushrooms) shifts when fed by prayer.
I am in a quandary with the America Beautiful that I love right now... the America my father served with integrity and heart, the America my first boyfriend served in the USAF, the America so many men and women of quality continue to serve with honor and pride, not only in our (until now) fully professional armed services but in so many of our civilian institutions that have been gutted by the Trump Administration. I need to pray for them in order for my mind and heart to become wise to what I may be personally called to do about the situation in our nation right now. And I need to pray for all the men and women who are currently supporting the Trump Administration, from those at the most elementary level to those at the highest.
"Pray for them all, let God sort them out..." and let God guide me to what I must do, and how, and when, and if this is the right time to do the next right thing.
LMK if you want to join me in a cycle of prayer, reflection and right action.
I can start my 45 days over at any time with anyone, if they so wish.
Please read Dissent in Bloom on Substack.