It is liberating when the truth about a country is revealed. Problems and prejudices can be fixed only if they are revealed in specific terms. This election took the scab off for those willing to look.
My little sister is a doctor and assistant dean at a medical school in California. I am sure she understands the machinations of navigating our country in all the realms of her various identities.
As the election results came in, I received two texts that, while simple, were revealing. The first was from my niece, my little sister’s daughter. She was having a watch party with other Gen-Z girls, ready to see the nation’s first female president, and one of color, no less.
“Tío, what are your predictions?” my niece asked.
For a Gen-Zer to break off from her party to text, her lefty-activist-blogger uncle meant she was worried and in pain. How could a convicted felon, liar, rapist, and tax-evading thief beat a vice president that had defined poor and middle-class policies and lived a decent life? How does this not lessen Gen-Z’s hope that electoral politics matter?
My answer was painful and prompt.
“Does not look good realistically. This is not the country I thought it was,” I replied.
Soon after, my little sister texted me. She is the bastion of brevity, but each phrase has a lot of meaning.
“What a night!! Clarity is liberating, though,” my little sister replied.
I know exactly what she meant. We had a clear contrast in competence, morality, ethics, and policy. And that was not enough.
“Yep. It’s the country. Read my next blog,” I replied.
“Will do! We’ve made history! A convicted felon given full control of the country!” she replied.
I have written several articles explaining why VP Kamala Harris lost. I also dispel much of the fallacies we hear on much of the mainstream media sans a few good journalists who attempt to tell some of the truth when allowed. For those unfamiliar with my SubStack, most of my articles are divided into three distinct parts: an introduction with a full video about the topic generally made for my Politics Done Right media/radio program, a summary of the video, followed immediately by a more detailed analysis for our paid subscribers. Grab a cup of coffee and read at your convenience.
Kamala’s election loss explained:
So, where do we go from here?
Five Key Points:
- Election Revelation: Kamala Harris’ loss to a convicted felon demonstrates systemic failures in American democracy, exposing racism, sexism, and moral contradictions.
- Media and Messaging: The mainstream media and the Democratic Party failed to counter right-wing psychological warfare and fear-based propaganda effectively.
- Grassroots Solutions: Change must come from grassroots activism, personal engagement, and direct, honest conversations rather than relying on organizational structures.
- Moral Clarity as Motivation: The election result, while disheartening, provides clarity about the nation’s challenges and the need for progressive activists to intensify their efforts.
- Call to Action: Independent media and progressive activists must create emotionally resonant narratives that expose injustice and inspire collective action.
Progressive Slant Summary:
This election was a painful but necessary wake-up call, revealing the American electorate's entrenched biases and moral contradictions. Kamala Harris’ loss, rooted in racism, sexism, and systemic manipulation, underscores the urgency of grassroots action and bold, truth-driven storytelling. Progressives must seize this clarity to build movements that connect with people's hearts and fight for policies that benefit the many over the privileged few.
The complete article is here on my Substack.
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