In response to Reet Petite.
Finally! A state legislature with common sense and an understanding of democracy.
07:35 PM - May 07, 2023
In response to Frankp.
It’s not just Rs. There are several Dems (at all levels) who’s pockets are lined with gun lobby $$$$. There are few politicians (anywhere in the U.S.) who have the political will to actually solve the problem. 2A gun rights has become a mental health issue, and for some, a sickness (fetish).
06:16 PM - May 07, 2023
In response to R o K p h i s h.
It’s not just Rs. There are several Dems (at all levels) who’s pockets are lined with gun lobby $$$$. There are few politicians (anywhere in the U.S.) who have the political will to actually solve the problem. 2A gun rights has become a mental health issue, and for some, a sickness (fetish).
06:05 PM - May 07, 2023
In response to BNO News.
It’s all a mental health crisis (sickness) that needs to be addressed and properly dealt with.
05:19 PM - May 07, 2023
In response to Jack Brown.
Unfortunately very few- from the local to national level- have the fortitude or political will to make sound decisions to stem this massive American failure.
04:32 PM - May 07, 2023
In response to Heather Holloway.
Unfortunately, this message won’t get to (or sink in with) the anti-vax audience. But, if we can all reach out to a small % of those folks, WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
06:25 PM - Apr 18, 2023
In response to Portia McGonagal.
Agree. Your Portland example is spot on. I grew up, graduated from college & lived throughout the I-5, Willamette Valley corridor- including 6 years in Portland. I despise how people launder & white wash history. I wish people would be honest, discuss, confront & truly progress from our ugly past.
12:10 PM - Mar 05, 2023
In response to Dee Jeffries.
Unfortunately there is a subset of ALL social media that believes rage/outrage is debate and discussion. It’s prevalent on both sides of the political spectrum and truly becomes tiring.
11:17 AM - Mar 05, 2023
In response to Art Hagan.
Unfortunately, it’s not just Florida. This movement is present even in more “progressive” blue states. It’s simply more out in open, in your face in Florida, Texas, Idaho and other deeply conservative states.
11:12 AM - Mar 05, 2023
In response to Portia McGonagal.
What you’ve highlighted is still a part of all 50 states. While some states have progressed out of the civil rights movement/Jim Crow, others are openly reverting back. There’s clear ex.’s in every red state. Most blue states have moved forward but systemic racism & hatred continues to survive.
11:07 AM - Mar 05, 2023
In response to Lynda Straffin.
While some of their work is over the top alarmism, I do believe they have helped move the needle on independent and truly open minded Rs. This cast is another great piece by the group.
06:02 PM - Feb 25, 2023
In response to The-Good Hombre ✌.
This is another great example of laundered and white washed history in the United States. Thank you for the Spout!
10:21 AM - Feb 20, 2023
In response to Michelle Mendoza.
Thank you for the share! I love learning about lesser known historical figures who played an important role in shaping our nation.
10:25 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Ind_Pens4.
100% AGREE! SuperPACs were a problem in 2016, but totally dominate both sides of the aisle now. I’m rewatching it tomorrow.
10:11 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Karen Simpson.
It’s so unfortunate we live in a country that allows Morrison’s books to be banned. Beloved expanded my world view on slavery and its lasting impact on our society.
09:05 PM - Feb 18, 2023
In response to Carretha Jackson.
I totally forgot about that. I even used his plan in a couple of college papers. His intelligence and policy was years ahead of most academics, think tanks and definitely government policy.
08:53 PM - Feb 18, 2023
In response to Steve Marmel.
I don’t know where I saw it/got it from, but I started calling people like this COVIDiots. Three years later it applies.
07:43 PM - Feb 18, 2023
In response to Joyce Vance.
I subscribe to your Civil Discourse, but please keep SPOUTING!
11:16 PM - Feb 17, 2023
In response to Keith James.
This platform is 100 times better than Twitter and FB in their first month of activation. And Bot Sentinel is better than anything any other platform depkoys.
07:45 PM - Feb 17, 2023
In response to Infinite Optimist.
This article below is a great read on the overall rise of political violence with historical context.
05:09 PM - Feb 17, 2023
In response to Art Hagan.
While those two play a part, unfortunately, it’s a bit more complicated than that. There’s race, class and economic standing, VERY STRONG religious beliefs, FOMO and other factors. This article does a good job of outlining (with some detail) the conservative evolution.
academic.oup.com
Conservatism Transformed: The Republican Party Since 1960 | What Happened to the Vital Center?: Presidentialism, Populist Revolt, and the Fracturing of America ..
AbstractThis chapter describes the ways that executive-centered partisanship has transformed the Republican Party since the 1960s. While Democrats may have been
05:06 PM - Feb 17, 2023
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In response to Daniel Pinion.
Wow! It seems that Pissarro’s piece could have inspired Walker’s 1982 novel. The two share similar imagery. Thanks!
11:26 AM - Feb 17, 2023
In response to Daniel Pinion.
Who’s the artist? It looks inspired by Alice Walker’s The Color Purple.
11:11 AM - Feb 17, 2023
In response to Joyce Vance.
YES, please post here. Your Substack is very valuable reading for everyone on Spoutible and your work helps provide context (and sanity) to my day. Thanks!
02:08 PM - Feb 16, 2023
In response to Infinite Optimist.
Well, that didn’t work well. Cloudflare doesn’t like something. Here is the actual url:
https://elections.bradyuni...
https://elections.bradyuni...
11:42 PM - Feb 14, 2023
In response to Thurgood Du Bois.
Your post reminded me of this NRA donations list from bradyunited.org.
The MILLION$ $pent should piss every one off!
The MILLION$ $pent should piss every one off!
10:48 PM - Feb 14, 2023
In response to Art Hagan.
Your suggestions are the BEST way to build a true community!
10:31 PM - Feb 14, 2023
In response to Slippy Shoe Spouts Stuff.
True, they are few and far between. Not that it works all the time, but when I do meet (or identify) more moderate minded 2A advocates I do my best to convince them to be a part of a community solution versus ignoring the (national) problem. Progress can be made!
11:36 AM - Feb 14, 2023
In response to Infinite Optimist.
Don’t allow the NRA to prioritize guns over children and other often targeted, marginalized communities. Please get involved with community groups/nonprofits looking to educate, reduce and regulate.
Thoughts and prayers WILL NOT stop the next mass shooting.
Thoughts and prayers WILL NOT stop the next mass shooting.
11:20 AM - Feb 14, 2023
