Rebkeh
Rebkeh's JournalAbout protesting Drumf rallies
I, personally, would not go inside. But that's my choice.
Others may choose to go inside and that is their choice. I respect it. Violence is part of change, unfortunately and many have risked, and given, their lives to secure, for many, rights we enjoy today. Myself included. It would be dishonorable on my part to forget their sacrifices. To let violence deter you is a mistake, Drumf's threats must not go unaddressed. How individuals address them is their choice, as long as it isn't a violent response. I do not accept physically (bodily) violent retaliation in most cases, the exception being self defense. (Stuff does not count, bodies do)
Keep in mind, the threat of Drumf's hateful "leadership" is bigger than an electoral outcome, it's more than politics. It's our life. Reality.
As a rule, I do not police other people's tone, silence them or tell them how to protest. That would be wrong. If someone can go in the rally and not retaliate with violence, bless them. Bless them completely. I honor that and stand in solidarity. Because, tbh, I never could.
Attention! Lots of bait out there today, do not take it
A better approach would be to post pro Bernie things and k/r them as much as possible. Arguing elevates the baiting tactic and then you get a relentless deluge. Starve them instead.
Kindly decline and offer something better.
I probably don't need to say all this but just in case some need a gentle reminder.
Edited to add good advice from Jillian 
Simply type LIS to let other Bernie supporters know to Let It Sink
We are not just numbers on a spreadsheet (Daily Kos)
Mark E. AndersonMarch 13, 2016
:snip:
(Daily Kos) We work harder and longer than our parents did, yet we are not reaping the rewards of that productivity. We have to do more with less. If a co-worker is laid off to “control costs and align the workforce to best meet needs of the business,” guess what? Your workload just increased, and you are not getting a raise to do that additional work.
We can change this, but it will take sensible policies from our leadership, like raising the minimum wage and indexing it to inflation. Instead of weakening unions, strengthen then. Lawmakers can update overtime rules, and use tax policy to restrain incomes of those in the one percent (i.e. a maximum wage), just to name a few possible solutions.
Full diary with data and more http://m.dailykos.com/stories/1498885
The establishment is loving this, don't take the bait
Copied from GD-P. Read more
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511476199
It's A Structural Problem, But So What?
The status quo diffuses perception so much, no one is held to account. Corruption seems inevitable when it's not, when will we put an end to it? "Everybody does it" is not an acceptable excuse.
3/10/16
Read full article: http://www.thenation.com/article/hillary-clinton-is-exposing-the-dark-underbelly-of-the-democrats-money-machine/
Water and Wall Street and Destruction
March 11, 2016
Ultimately, this trend is not just about water. These examples are part and parcel of a cycle of destruction that is a key feature of “modern disaster capitalism.” This occurs when banks and other large corporations use their political clout to cut taxes, leading to big reductions in the revenue necessary to sustain vital infrastructure of all kinds. Elected officials and city staffs must then struggle to find ways to fund projects, becoming easily exploited customers for Wall Street’s risky and opaque financial deals. And when the deals fail and those responsible have collected their payday, there’s always another profiteering company ready with more promises of “cost savings” and “efficiencies.” The most vulnerable among us pay the highest price for their profits.
Read full article:
http://www.thenation.com/article/how-wall-street-caused-a-water-crisis-in-americas-cities/
It's More Than Just Wall Street (cross posted from Good Reads)
March 9, 2016
(The Intercept) In July, Bernie Sanders and former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley pledged not to accept donations from fossil fuel companies. Clinton did not sign the pledge.
Many of Clinton’s largest fundraisers are lobbyists for oil and gas corporations. Some of her largest contribution bundlers are lobbyists representing Chevron, Cheniere Energy, and TransCanada — all companies that use fracking.
Prior to announcing her candidacy, Clinton also received $990,000 for speeches she made to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce — a heavy investor in TransCanada and the Keystone XL pipeline.
After a rally in Iowa last December, Clinton claimed to be unaware she ever received donations from fossil fuel companies. “Well, I don’t know that I ever have. I’m not exactly one of their favorites,” she said. “Have I? OK, well, I’ll check on that. They certainly haven’t made that much of an impression on me if I don’t even know it.”
An investigation by Mother Jones found that Hillary Clinton personally lobbied for U.S. fracking rights overseas as secretary of state. Speaking at a 2010 conference of foreign ministers, Clinton said, “I know that in some places [it] is controversial, but [shale] gas is the cleanest fossil fuel available for power today.”
Even if she didn't attend personally (note the correction at the link), this is concerning.
More:https://theintercept.com/2016/03/09/hillary-clinton-wants-to-regulate-fracking-but-still-accepts-a-lot-of-fracking-money/
It's More Than Just Wall Street
March 9, 2016
(The Intercept) In July, Bernie Sanders and former presidential candidate Martin O’Malley pledged not to accept donations from fossil fuel companies. Clinton did not sign the pledge.
Many of Clinton’s largest fundraisers are lobbyists for oil and gas corporations. Some of her largest contribution bundlers are lobbyists representing Chevron, Cheniere Energy, and TransCanada — all companies that use fracking.
Prior to announcing her candidacy, Clinton also received $990,000 for speeches she made to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce — a heavy investor in TransCanada and the Keystone XL pipeline.
After a rally in Iowa last December, Clinton claimed to be unaware she ever received donations from fossil fuel companies. “Well, I don’t know that I ever have. I’m not exactly one of their favorites,” she said. “Have I? OK, well, I’ll check on that. They certainly haven’t made that much of an impression on me if I don’t even know it.”
An investigation by Mother Jones found that Hillary Clinton personally lobbied for U.S. fracking rights overseas as secretary of state. Speaking at a 2010 conference of foreign ministers, Clinton said, “I know that in some places [it] is controversial, but [shale] gas is the cleanest fossil fuel available for power today.”
Even if she didn't attend personally (note the correction at the link), this is concerning.
More:https://theintercept.com/2016/03/09/hillary-clinton-wants-to-regulate-fracking-but-still-accepts-a-lot-of-fracking-money/
I didn't watch the Town Hall last night
I don't have that channel anyway so I couldn't have. Unless it was live streamed.
So, what did I miss?
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