Our nation’s democratic system functioned last night and we have a new President-elect. All Americans are bound, whether we like the outcome or not, to accept the results of our elections. We now have a special responsibility, as citizens of the greatest nation on earth, to do everything we can to support and defend our Constitution, preserve the rule of law, and ensure that our institutions hold over these coming four years. Citizens across this country, our courts, members of the press and those serving in our federal, state and local governments must now be the guardrails of democracy.
Remember for voting today:
- If you're in line, STAY in line
- Bring your own water and snacks
- Don't wear your Harris-Walz gear to the polls
- If they won't let you vote, ask nicely to cast a provisional ballot - they are required to let you
How do fascists derail democracy? If you study history (or read Project 2025), it’s almost like there’s a recipe book: goose the economy, abolish unions, privatize what’s public, win the support of tycoons. But at what cost? Mesmerize your base so they don’t care. Blind them with your fear-mongering, lies, and promises. Fascism needs a bold leader…the only one who can fix things…a dictator who has the vision and expects others to follow (including women…whether they like it or not).
I believe that history is indeed speaking to us — and those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it. To learn how fascism hijacked Germany a century ago, just watch this five-minute clip. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching.
This is an excerpt from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at https://t.co/YA10kVH0V8. When I produced it back in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us.
Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high…and this is very real.
So Bell gets tossed for riding the wall, but Byron gets his spot after Chevy displays HEAVY manipulation.
Toyota displays manipulation.
Absolute disaster. This is the Playoffs.
In almost every election, Republicans appear to take an early lead. It's called the Red Mirage.
Then that lead gets smaller throughout the night. That's called the Blue Shift.
This is why Trump prematurely declared victory in 2020.
Be prepared for him to do it again.
@studentactivism If you're still in line for candy when the house lights go off, do not get out of line! Federal law says you still get candy. Go to https://t.co/bS8BnNNofh to make your plan to trick or treat.
If you remember…
I sent my boys to school the other day and they had a sex change surgery at lunch and came back home girls.
Today they had another sex change surgery and were switched back.
Can you believe the school did it all without my consent.
It’s been an exhausting week, but I think they are still up for Trick or Treating tomorrow.
Many don’t realize that the first people Hitler sent to his concentration camps weren’t everyday Jewish citizens, but his political opponents. So, when Trump rants about retribution, locking up his opponents, and giving them “very long sentences,” I can’t help but take him seriously… because history teaches us that is what fascist dictators do during their “Day One” period to consolidate their power. (After all, if you’re hellbent on staying in power but aren’t likely to win the next election, you can’t have your political opponents running around free.)
To keep fascism out of our lives, vote for democracy!