There are numerous reports of children, youth, and college students being depressed, fearful, and anxious about the outcome of the 2016 election. This article is offered to explain this phenomenon to those who perceive it to be a matter of young people being spoiled and unable to accept not getting thir way. Having picking up on… Continue reading Post-Election Fear and Trauma Among College Students and Youth
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Sheldon Whitehouse: Open Letter To Donald J. Trump
This is an open letter to President-elect Trump. I want you to know that America expects better of you as President than what it saw in the campaign you ran. You are now to be our President, and that brings new responsibilities. I hope you feel the call of history to live up to them.… Continue reading Sheldon Whitehouse: Open Letter To Donald J. Trump
Post-Election Resources for Understanding, Healing, and Moving Forward
In the recent U.S. presidential election, given the diversified field of candidates originally running, millions of people didn’t get their first choice of candidate. Many felt like they’d settled for a candidate they weren’t enthusiastic about. Presumably there was a minority of people that were excited from the start to see Hillary or Trump win,… Continue reading Post-Election Resources for Understanding, Healing, and Moving Forward
Election Commentary by Michael Lerner
Stop Shaming Trump Supporters By MICHAEL LERNER 9 Nov 2016 @ 1:17 PM ET It turns out that shaming the supporters of Donald J. Trump is not a good political strategy. Though job loss and economic stagnation played a role in his victory, so did shame. As the principal investigator on a study of the… Continue reading Election Commentary by Michael Lerner
“Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Summary The following video is an important global announcement regarding the fate of the planet. In cooperation with National Geographic, the United Nations, various world leaders (including Pope Francis), and numerous organizations, U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio traveled the world for three years to document the current environmental state of the earth. This documentary… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Gerald Daugherty Funny Campaign Ad – Travis County Commissioner
Normally someone running for the position of County Commissioner would likely not be known a few counties away, but Gerald Daugherty’s funny campaign ad has resulted in national media attention. Media Coverage Below is a video from MSNBC and CNN covered the ad recently also. Published on Oct 26, 2016. Watch as the Morning Joe panel… Continue reading Gerald Daugherty Funny Campaign Ad – Travis County Commissioner
Gary Johnson – Aleppo Moment on MSNBC (8 Sep 2016)
In September 2016, Libertarian Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson, in an interview on MSNBC, was asked “What would you do if you were elected, about Aleppo.” Rather than asking, “What would you do about the refugee crisis in Syria?” the out of context question seemed to be stated in a way that would possibly confuse Johnson.… Continue reading Gary Johnson – Aleppo Moment on MSNBC (8 Sep 2016)
Hillary Clinton Campaign Features Rorschach Test Ink Blots and Donald Trump Words on Immigration
Our criticism of what we see can be a reflection of our internal bias and preconceived ideas. Like criticizing ink blots of a Rorschach Test, our criticism of the world around us can often be a criticism of our own bias. Last month, we published the article “Rorschach Test: Understanding the Donald Trump Star of David… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Campaign Features Rorschach Test Ink Blots and Donald Trump Words on Immigration
Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Introduction In 2016, the reason for and role of third party candidates is very different. So is their impact. In most election years, third party candidates are viewed as an expression of protest that ultimately weakens a more viable candidate. Sometimes the expression of protest is a petty and superficial reaction by those who didn’t win… Continue reading Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Jill Stein of the Green Party has been an increasingly popular candidate choice for progressives, especially those who may be disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters, or those looking to support a woman for president as an alternative to Hillary Clinton. She’s the new Bernie Sanders, and being treated as such. In what seemed to be an… Continue reading Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)
The videos below show a civilized Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump saying nice things about each other. I Like Hillary Clinton Trump: “I like her and I like her husband… He’s a really good guy and she’s a really good person and woman.” (Speaking of Hillary and Bill Clinton) A Democrat Trump: “I probably identify… Continue reading Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)
Progressives with concerns about Hillary Clinton are labeled sexist and dishonest
I read an interesting exchange on Facebook recently between a Liberal-Progressive and a Hillary Clinton supporter. It reinforced a common pattern I’m seeing where those critical of Hillary are called sexist. The Progressive offered the following list of concerns regarding Hillary: She has supported the corporate and the rich at the expense of the working classes. She… Continue reading Progressives with concerns about Hillary Clinton are labeled sexist and dishonest