10 reasons for modest optimisim by Robert Reich

AN AI generated poem about Water and California

A Trumpian Tale of Water Woes

In the land of sun where the waters flow,
Trump claims a valve connects to Canada, oh!
He spins wild yarns of a half-pipe so grand,
As if magical pipes water this thirsty land.

"Forest raking," he shouts, from his grand elevated seat,
While Finland burns forests in a fiery feat.
“Just tidy it up, keep the wilderness neat!”
Yet wildfires blaze in the heat of defeat.

With grand, sweeping strokes, he signs orders, you see,
For thirsty farmers in the San Joaquin spree.
While fish and tribes struggle, left in the dust,
His focus on almonds—now that’s quite unjust!

“Water flows freely!” he assures with a grin,
Yet rivers in California don’t play by his whim.
With pipes and pumps powering through mountains so steep,
Nature’s own order—Trump seems not to keep.

In bustling L.A., he calls for a sift,
Through ruins and rubble, believing it’s swift.
“There's no toxic waste!” he proclaims with a shout,
Ignoring the dangers that loom all about.

So here’s to the gales of misthinking and jest,
Where facts take a backseat, and myths are the best.
Oh, to grasp at solutions that simply won’t fit—
In a world made of logic, how does he commit?

Let’s ponder this puzzle, as Californians care,
For words without meaning can lead us to despair.
When talking about water, let’s keep it legit,
And hope for a future that’s wiser and fit!

Insulin cap for medicare unaffected by trump order on prescription drug costs. I trust Reuters

There's no reason why DU should go wild and start believing things that aren't true. Everyone needs to slow down on this. There are probably other things to get worked up on but this is not one of them. Screw the jerk that started the Rumor.
Reuters fact check calls it misleading.
"The $35 insulin co-pay cap for certain Medicare plans is a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act and is not affected by President Trump’s reversal of a previous Biden executive order on prescription drug costs."

Here's the article.

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/insulin-cap-medicare-unaffected-by-trump-order-prescription-drug-costs-2025-01-28/

Old Dem Politicians need to bow out to younger ones ... Nancy is doing a disservice

Nancy Pelosi should have let AOC be ranking Democrat on the house oversight committee. Yes AOC is on the progressive side. We need more young people in leadership in our party. Old Democrats need to step aside.

California Democrats that don't vote on Tuesday will have Steve Garvey as one of their Senators

I just finished my California mail in ballot. There are two Senate Contests one for the full 6 year term and the other for the four year term. Mail in ballots are at an all time low. But there are still a bunch of votes for Steve Garvey from older conservatives. Steve Garvey for California is like voting for Herschel Walker in Georgia. Sure I might have all the facts on this issue and I didn't think it was as big of a deal . When I looked at the ballot however it became a big deal.... Probably someone out there has more info on this. I've read in the news that Steve Garvey is beating Katie Porter. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter is who I voted for. Tell your friends it's important to vote on Tuesday. No Trump loving Steve Garvey!!!!

Get out of your head and do aerobics

I've been watching this aerobic group for a while and I practice it every morning. I'm sure the legal battles with the Orange man will stay kerfufilling. Try this and it might raise your spirits.

https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieSansonesWalkatHome

palestinian and jewish relationship documentary from 1982. Many things are still the same.

This might be helpful for people who are on the fence about the thing that happened in Israel . It gives a pretty detailed account on the history of what went down . It's worth 30 minutes of your time. I came across it last week.

PHONE BANKS FOR DEMOCRATS! in key battleground states

People

Get your voice out and influence as much as we can. When all the democrats come out we win!!

https://events.democrats.org/event/416729/

GET OUT THERE AND HELP!!! STILL TIME!!!!

You can devote some of your spare time by working on a virtual phone bank. I don't
think it's necessary to be from California on this. Might create some change.


https://events.democrats.org/event/447536/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations