Apologies in advance for mistakes in this diary, this is the first time contributing to dailykos, a place I go to everyday to remember that there are good Americans who are resisting fascism and who make me happy everyday with their empathy.
*I will be updating this post with a photo of proof of this dangerous e-mail, I was too far behind in work to properly take a photo*
I am a worker in the food industry as a part time worker as well as delivery driver for a small business. I am still finding my way but am always hopeful for the future (well maybe that would be different if Trump won re-election). It was a normal day at our fast food chain as I settled into the afternoon shift, my friendly co-workers greeted me as I went into the back to get ready. As I put on my apron I noticed a piece of paper hanging off the main computer desk, and I took a look because it was obviously out for all to read.
I picked up the BS less than 20 seconds in to the multi paragraph e-mail meant to be a rallying cry for business owners to. How could I POSSIBLY know this was written by a Republican, most likely a very rich one who doesn’t see hundreds of customers a day like me and my co-workers? Well let’s check off some boxes.
- Is Trump’s massive failure this past year mentioned once? ABSOLUTELY not.
- Is Governor Newsom, who absolutely has always been willing to listen to science and make HARD choices, the villain? ABSOLUTELY yes
-Is there references to the Constitution, America and fighting against some “enemy” of America? Absolutely yes.
-Is there a single reference to how many have died? Absolutely not.
-Is there a questionable anti-science statement in the email? Absolutely yes. I’m running on fumes here going on memory but anytime I see a data is “inconclusive” but said data is erring on the side of caution and meant to save lives, my BS meter goes off.
Governor Newsom is not implementing these changes for fun, he’s making a necessary HARD choices. He is listening with his heart to the pleas of those most vulnerable and those who have to watch them die. For his trouble every Republican in California hates him beyond reason.
I know my co-workers had nothing to do with that e-mail, they were told to put it there. I think the point of this diary was to vent but also to keep people motivated and angry. Money will be there to be made, but anti-science rhetoric and wrapping yourself in the American jingoism so we don’t see your ugly face is unacceptable. We are watching and resisting.