I figured out why I can't get over the election results

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Thursday December 08, 2016 · 11:43 PM PST

2016/12/08 · 23:43

A couple days after the election I was trying to figure out why I was still so upset, sad, and grieving. I think I figured it out. Trump broke the social contract by his words and actions—that contract where we agree to treat people as we want to be treated, to treat others not like us fairly. So when all those millions voted him into office to lead the United States, they broke the social contract for all of us.

We don’t know exactly what the social contract is any more. Will it be the norm to hear racist comments in public now? Will it be acceptable to see women get sexually harassed every where? What is the new norm between us and our society? Exactly how bad is it going to get?

I am grieving without end because a promise has been broken. The underlying societal promise that me and mine will be treated with respect and dignity by strangers, if at all possible.

Trump pushed us off a cliff, along with his millions of voters. So we have an unknown social contract now.

But we also still have our foundation of upbringing, our education, our religion and spirituality, our love for family and friends. We have to use those tools to act as though the prior social contract is still intact: be kind to strangers, stand up against wrong, be a whole person. If we don’t do that, and fight for that, and concede anything to Trump, we will lose and we don’t know all that we will lose. But we will lose together instead of win together.

Rant-O-The-Day from Gary

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Friday March 05, 2010 · 8:49 AM PST

2010/03/05 · 08:49

Rant of the Day from Gary

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Thursday December 07, 2006 · 8:46 AM PST

2006/12/07 · 08:46

As my friend, Gary the Ogre, says,
"I just read the executive summary of the Iran commission. It has a number of good suggestions for diplomatic initiatives which are, unfortunately, no longer possible. Many of their suggestions should have been given top priority in the days immediately following 9/11. It’s pretty much too late now. US credibility is in the dumps and Bush has packed the government with thousands of political hacks, most of whom are incompetent to perform their jobs. Many of the most talented and experienced professionals have left government, many of them in disgust. Bush has driven the car over the cliff and the commission is talking as though improving his driving skills is still a viable option."
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Banana Republicanism

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Wednesday November 15, 2006 · 2:24 PM PST

2006/11/15 · 14:24

And now for my friend, Gary the Ogre's, Rant-O-The-Day:
I don't believe our situation is the result of a conspiracy - it's much too complex for that. This goes much much deeper than a political plot and it permeates most phases of American life and institutions. It didn't start with Regan or Bush II. The seemingly unwitting slide towards banana republicdom is a process that has progressed since the beginning of the cold war. Bush II and his allies might have served one useful purpose though: finally waking Americans up to his sham excuse for a government and leadership, and perhaps the budding ability to recognize a bald-faced lie when they hear one. The only president who seemed to realize what was going on and try to warn people was Eisenhower who warned about the dangerous growth of a "military industrial complex" in America - this from a former Army general. Read More

Field Marshal Von Rumsfeld did have an "exit strategy" after all

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Tuesday November 14, 2006 · 1:03 PM PST

2006/11/14 · 13:03

As my friend, Gary the Ogre, says: "So Field Marshal Von Rumsfeld did have an "exit strategy" after all: Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
And on the Mission Accomplished front/or/ getting into Joseph Goebbel's head:
The Administration Propaganda Ministry is still criticizing the "arbitrary time table* for withdrawal" and the horrific "wishful thinking" of the Dems who think things might actually improve if we withdraw. Excuse Me??? What about the Administration's arbitrary (fail to) figure-it-out-as-you-go occupation "plan" (catastrophe) or the wishful thinking about the wonderful neo-con inspired model democracy that Iraq was certain to become. Eliminating portions of the Bill of Rights seemed a little arbitrary to me as well, based as it was on wishful thinking that only bad people will lose their rights. Read More

WA-05 How do we get Peter Goldmark's ideas in there?

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Friday November 10, 2006 · 4:31 PM PST

2006/11/10 · 16:31

In the WA-05 race, Peter Goldmark came up with the following ideas: national energy crops for which farmers could rely on income, and which could help reduce reliance on oil. How do we get that idea considered by Congress? What do we do with his knowledge of how to save family farms? Biodiesel? Biofuels?
We need some process in this country to use really good candidates who don't win the election because of the stupidity of the electorate. (How short-sighted of the Fifth district to elect a lame duck [Cathy McMorris] when the rest of the country is celebrating their participation in the Demo majority) Ah, he could write a newspaper column! Or write a book! Or be the subject of a documentary! Or best of all, run again and win!!! Read More

WA-05 Yay! I raised over $1,000.00 for Peter Goldmark Campaign

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Friday November 03, 2006 · 12:28 AM PST

2006/11/03 · 00:28

I've been trying to raise $1,000.00 for Peter Goldmark in the WA-05 race, and yesterday my ActBlue page, hit $1,060.00 with just 20 donors! Thank you for contributing! I am now shooting for $2,000.00! Come on folks, help out! The time is now! He's got radio ads going, and TV ads going--He is working overtime on this. The Fifth District is having a major wakeup call--and it is this man who has brought it about. He is a visionary, he is a man who sees how the people are suffering. Will we ever have this opportunity again? Come on, help us! Donate! http://www.actblue.com/...
Let's turn this state around!

WA-05 Peter Goldmark Keeps on Trucking

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Monday October 30, 2006 · 6:43 PM PST

2006/10/30 · 18:43

Peter Goldmark is keeping the pressure on Cathy McMorris in the WA-05 campaign. Here is his up coming speech schedule: Peter speaks and tours at Columbia BioEnergy, state's largest biodiesel refinery, 20501 Hills Rd, Creston, WA, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
Peter speaks and answers questions at Spokane County Cattleman's Assoc. meeting, N 222 Havana, Spokane, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7-8 p.m.
Peter is guest on Thom Hartmann Show on Air America Radio, Thursday, Nov. 2, live at 11:20 a.m.
Peter hosts a veterans rally, Sheetmetal Workers Union Building, 7209 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley, Nov 4, 1 p.m.
And don't forget to send money to my fundraising page, http://www.actblue.com/.... I am at $850.00 and aiming for $1,000.00! Help out! Lots of vicious ads to respond to!

WA-05 Peter Goldmark and opponent meet with Editorial Bd of SR

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Wednesday October 18, 2006 · 12:56 AM PDT

2006/10/18 · 00:56

There is a long, revealing interview with Peter Goldmark and Cathy McMorris by the Editorial Board of the Spokesman-Review. Peter comes across as thoughtful and fair. He makes one very good point in mentioning the few number of bills McMorris has worked on and gotten passed. Watch the interview yourself at www.spokesmanreview.com, under the Archives of editorial board section.
Also, you can donate to Goldmark now! He has raised $850,000.00 so far, but must raise more for these last days of the campaign. He is responding to the allegations that he is not the "Rancher Man but the Tax Man" as in McMorris' negative ad. He has to get his name out there. Help him! Contribute to my ActBlue page at http://www.actblue.com/.... I've raised $725.00 so far, and I aiming for $1,000.00. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Please, donate now!

WA-05 Goldmark Is Debating

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Wednesday October 11, 2006 · 8:39 AM PDT

2006/10/11 · 08:39

Howdy from Omak, Washington. Cathy McMorris has released an attack ad calling Peter Goldmark the Tax Man instead of the Rancher Man. Peter is going full-steam ahead with his campaign. Here is a list of his debates: Peter joins a candidate forum sponsored by the Spokane League of Women Voters, City Council Chambers, 808 Spokane Falls Blvd., Thursday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m.
Peter participates in the Spokane Chamber of Commerce debate, Spokane Club, 1002 W Riverside, Spokane, Friday, Oct. 13, 7:15 p.m.
Peter speaks at Seniors Candidate Forum, Riverview Terrace, 1801 E Upriver Dr, Spokane, Friday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Peter parcipates in a candidate forum sponsored by the American Association of University Women, 215 S. Oak, Colville, Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Peter speaks at candidate forum sponsored by Communities of Color, Gonzaga University Jundt Art Building Room 110, Spokane, Monday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.
I am trying to raise $1,000.00 for TV ads to respond in this huge 12 county district. Can you help? Here is my ActBlue fundraising page, Native Americans for Peter Goldmark. I have raised $450.00 so far. Read More

WA-05 Goldmark and McMorris debate

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Thursday October 05, 2006 · 8:54 PM PDT

2006/10/05 · 20:54

Just watched the www.khq.com video of the debate, held today in Spokane. Peter Goldmark, who they referred to as Dr. Goldmark, looked assured, experienced, and solid. He sounds good, and makes good points. Cathy McMorris looks tired with big circles under her eyes, and hair hanging in her eyes. Her mannerisms seem to be those of a much younger person, it was odd. She just didn't seem to be sure of what she was saying. Watch the video yourself and tell me what you think! I think Peter won the Iraq war discussion, and a few others.

Possible reason Goldmark isn't getting coverage by Spokesman Review

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Wednesday September 27, 2006 · 1:10 AM PDT

2006/09/27 · 01:10

I have volunteered on the Goldmark campaign in Okanogan County, where I live, and have read comments about the noticeable lack of media coverage for his campaign in the Spokesman Review, Spokane's main newspaper.
One of the reasons may be James P. and Wanda Cowles personal contributions to Cathy McMorris in 2005 & 2006, which total $6,300.00. See Campaignmoney.com. James P. Cowles was President of Cowles Publishing Co. from 1992 to 2001, when it was handed over to his niece, Betsey Cowles, though she appreciates his continued support. See Spokesman Review March 24, 2001.
Perhaps that is why one of the hottest races in the country is being ignored by an ignoble newspaper.

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