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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSome brief holiday thoughts
As the Trump Administration stumbles its way, with a Government shutdown, and the Mueller investigation still proceeding, we should also focus on the many positives this year.
First, the GOP lost 40 seats and control of the House. And among those new Democratic house members are 2 Muslim women, and many more progressive female and male voices.
Second, Mueller has indicted 33 people, 7 people have admitted guilt in plea deals, and 3 companies have also been indicted.
Third, Trumps popularity has dropped more than the stock market.
Fourth, even FOX is starting to speak an occasional tiny amount of truth about Trump.
Fifth, his Administration is in disarray because no one wants to work with an out of control imbecile.
Last, but not least, more and more people are linking up and working against Trump and the GOP policies. And part of this linkage is the online community, including this site.
I live in a very blue area of a blue state, and in my area, there are many progressive groups, some going back decades. But for those who live in red areas, DU is an important resource and an important place for progressives to learn that they are not alone. Even in the reddest of areas, we can meet people here from those areas.
So, in spite of the fact that Trump is still pretending to be the President, more and more people are awakening to his toxicity, and the general toxicity of the GOP political philosophy.
Finally, I extend my personal thanks for this valuable online space, and the many intelligent people I have met here. While we often disagree, sometimes strongly, I think we are united in so many ways.
Guillaume
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Some brief holiday thoughts (Original Post)
guillaumeb
Dec 2018
OP
Thank you, Guillaumeb, for the lovely Christmas gift of hope and positivity. Our quest for
cornball 24
Dec 2018
#5
PJMcK
(22,052 posts)1. I admire your optimism
In the political realm, I share it. Happy New Year to you, guillameb.
You and I will find plenty to discuss in the coming months and I'm certain we'll be in disagreement! Nonetheless, I always recognize positive thoughts for the future.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)3. We must be optimistic.
The alternative is despair.
malaise
(269,186 posts)2. Great post
Get thee to the greatest page
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)4. Holiday greetings to you Malaise.
You have made me laugh many times.
malaise
(269,186 posts)7. Laughter is good
Happy Holidays guillaumeb
cornball 24
(1,481 posts)5. Thank you, Guillaumeb, for the lovely Christmas gift of hope and positivity. Our quest for
what is right and good will unite us even in these perilous times.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)8. Thank tyou for your response.
We are united in so many things, and a majority of the US agrees with us.
And THAT is why the GOP must cheat to win.
yonder
(9,678 posts)6. From a blue dude in a red state, thanks for this nice post.
A gift in itself.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)9. Best thoughts to you.
And remember, the GOP must cheat to win. A clear sign that they are losing the long term battle.