With you on every point, Garrett. War never settles anything. And, furthermore, from a supporter of organized labor--war is always the bosses' answer. Some people will make a fortune from this calamity! Lord, have mercy. We don't seem to.
God, yes. I've been thinking so much about all the times people have told me it's impractical to [oppose war, want everyone to be fed, etc] and your framing of pacifism and peacemaking is so refreshing. As always, THANK YOU.
When I really think about it, the greatest political shift in my life hasn't really been a "radicalization," it's just learning to not listen to the voices that have always said that the things I've always dreamed of aren't worth naming out loud because they're too unrealistic.
My former Congressional representative, Barbara Lee, cast the sole vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists in 2001. She received so many death threats that she was granted round-the-clock protection, but "Barbara Lee Speaks For Me" bumper stickers popped up on cars all over the Bay Area. I feel like history ultimately vindicated her, but despite efforts to repeal the AUMF, it still stands. Every act of resistance seems so futile that I can hardly bear it. I'm sure I'll still go to the March 28 protest, though.
With you on every point, Garrett. War never settles anything. And, furthermore, from a supporter of organized labor--war is always the bosses' answer. Some people will make a fortune from this calamity! Lord, have mercy. We don't seem to.
It' ALWAYS the bosses answer. 100%!
God, yes. I've been thinking so much about all the times people have told me it's impractical to [oppose war, want everyone to be fed, etc] and your framing of pacifism and peacemaking is so refreshing. As always, THANK YOU.
When I really think about it, the greatest political shift in my life hasn't really been a "radicalization," it's just learning to not listen to the voices that have always said that the things I've always dreamed of aren't worth naming out loud because they're too unrealistic.
Always with the moral clarity, Garrett - thank you. ❤️
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My former Congressional representative, Barbara Lee, cast the sole vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists in 2001. She received so many death threats that she was granted round-the-clock protection, but "Barbara Lee Speaks For Me" bumper stickers popped up on cars all over the Bay Area. I feel like history ultimately vindicated her, but despite efforts to repeal the AUMF, it still stands. Every act of resistance seems so futile that I can hardly bear it. I'm sure I'll still go to the March 28 protest, though.
Will always be grateful to Barbara Lee for that vote!