Sunday, February 23, 2025

UN-INFORMED & MIS-INFORMED

When you see the number of people who voted for the Dumpster (DJT) in 2024 one might be tempted to ask, ‘Are they stupid?’ The answer is ‘Not really.’ 

Millions of people were intentionally un-informed and mis-informed by the design of Elon Musk and the republican party. 

·     Say you were concerned about making the rent and buying food, you were told that Biden was to blame for high prices and DJT would immediately lower prices. No one on FOX, X, and hate media mentioned that DJT’s tariffs would mean higher prices for everyday consumers.


·     Perhaps you were worried about your white son’s unemployment or low-paying work. You were told it was because Democrats were prioritizing jobs for people who are different from him – Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) hires. Don't worry, Apprentice TV star DJT would fire or deport them. No one mentioned that DJT bankrupted every business he ever touched.


·     If you were religiously inclined against planned families and personal choice abortion, you were told felon and serial sex offender DJT was your saint! Really?!!!

But, in the short time since Trump was inaugurated, he has proven that he is unwilling and incapable of doing anything but abuse his power to enrich himself, promote division, and thumb his nose at the Constitution.

With costs too high for housing, groceries, children, and utilities, now is the time to reach out and INFORM those who were un-informed and mis-informed. This is the task of each of us who believe democracy (everyone has a choice) is preferred to oligarchy (rule by a few rich men) and authoritarianism (rule by one white man propped up by sub-servants).

Last week I pulled together notes to create a
BE THE RESISTANCE message board.

Here are some talking points.

Democrats Campaign Goals
CONTROLLING RENT       BREAKING UP MONOPOLIES    MINIMUM WAGE

Hakeem Jeffries’ 10-Point Plan Includes
PROTECT AMERICAN SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVACY          
DEFEND MEDICARE         
HIGHLIGHT HOW GOP IS RAISING COST OF LIVING         
BRING TRANSPARENCY & PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Democrats Defending Democracy        
LITIGATION 
Attorney Generals in 14 states, (including AZ, MI, RI) filed cases saying DOGE is unconstitutional.
APPROPRIATIONS Highlight and fight the GOP’s tax breaks for the rich and powerful.
*COMMUNICATION* 
Take on the MAGA spin machine and get Americans the truth about Trump’s destructive plans for our nation.

Most Important Race Now – Wisconsin Supreme Court
APRIL 1 – Fair Maps Are at Stake
SUSAN CRAWFORD 
vs BRAD SCHIMEL (for whom Elon Musk is pouring in money)

Important Michigan State Senate Race in May
Will determine balance of power in state senate.

BE A RESISTANCE BOOSTER

Let people know how Trump and Musk are stoking inflation, undermining our freedom, looting the public purse for private gain, and destroying our government’s capacity to meet the needs of everyday Americans. 

Pay attention to a growing surge of independent and alternative media. For example, Paul Krugman quit New York Times and went to Substack. Jen Psake started a Monday and Tuesday podcast in which she interviews a wide swath of informed persons.

Share with others when you see or read about signs of the growing resistance:


20,000 enraged citizens attended a GOP house representative’s online town hall in a district that went overwhelmingly for Trump.

. in Roswell, GA, Republican Rep Rich McCormick was booed at a town hall for association with DOGE. He won in November with over 60% of the vote. 

. Demonstrations are on the rise across the country, especially related to TESLA. Boycotts are planned for Feb 28 to protest Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and others for abandoning DEI. 

SUPPORT US HOUSE RACES 

GOP’s tiny majority means House Democrats are the firewall against Trump’s Project 2025 agenda of corruption, chaos, and cruelty.

JOSH WEIL FL 06 Special election April 1Josh is committed to solving real problems for hardworking families, seniors, and small businesses. 
GAY VALIMONT 
FL 01 Special election April 1Community organizer running for Matt Gaetz seat.
DENNIS BAKER OK 71 JUNE 10 Special Election Dennis is fighting for jobs that pay a living wage, good public schools, and access to health care for all.
BLAKE GENDEBIEN NY Potential Special Election Dairy farmer runs for Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) seat.
ELIJAH MANLEY FL 20 Young Substitute Teacher vs ethics violator.
JO MENDOZA AZ O6 Marine veteran is a lifelong servant leader - tested and ready to tackle rising costs and put AZ families first.  
REBECCA BENNETT NJ 07 US Navy veteran and nationally recognized healthcare business leader.

History is on Democrats side: in the last five midterm elections, the party NOT in the White House has gained between nine and 63 seats.

Yes We Can! LiDoña Wagner 2014




Sunday, February 9, 2025

BE THE RESISTANCE

On Wednesday, the 5th of February 2025, thousands of enraged citizens rallied in 50 state capitals (and other centers) calling for the protection of our democracy by removing Elon Musk from access to our national government and holding Donald J Trump accountable for treason

That night Democratic senators filibustered the nomination of Russel Vought - the architect of Project 2025’s plan to dismantle the US government - to lead the Office of Management & Budget. Before being confirmed later by Republican senators, Vought and Musk were responsible for the illegal holdup of funds owed to everyday citizens.

Pieced Teapot 
by Catherine McCall Marsh

THE POWER OF THE PURSE – Quit Amazon

You have the freedom to choose what to buy. Sellers use all sorts of enticements to convince you to spend your hard-earned money on their products. During the pandemic, one such enticement was to make their products available through Amazon, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos. You may have made using Amazon a habit to get your desired items, unaware that you were crushing local merchants and disrupting your local economy.

Across the country, communities have begun resisting the establishment of Bezos-owned Amazon warehouses. Initially providing low-paying jobs in local areas, such warehouses not only eliminate small businesses, but they also refuse to allow labor unions which promote higher wages and benefits.

You have the capacity to resist and diminish the power of the billionaires trying to take control of our democracy. STOP USING AMAZON and Whole Foods (owned by Amazon). Stiff Jeff Bezos by shopping at local grocers. Stand up for farmers and local business by exercising your Power of the Purse. 

Path of the Healing Circle
by Catherine McCall Marsh

THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE – Leave Google

You have the freedom to choose your media providers which make communication with friends and colleagues easier than snail mail and provide access to multiple sources of news. Remember how local bars and restaurants gave media dominance to FOX media owned by billionaire Rupert Murdoch. And Google became the dominant search engine, making money by selling high priced ads and flooding you with advertisements.

Recently GOOGLE reversed its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion policies, sucking up to Elon Musk and our lunatic president. But you don’t have to use Google when you need information; there are other search engines. If you care about the freedom of all Americans and the pluralistic culture that has made our country great, you can call out Google’s white racism by shifting to another search provider. One such alternative is DuckDuckGo, partially owned by Yahoo and Firefox. 

If you started using Facebook to connect with your grandchildren, they don’t use it anymore. So why are you? Moreover Mark Zuckerberg, billionaire owner of Facebook and Instagram, will no longer fact check and remove false postings.

 Known by Tracks We Leave
by Catherine McCall Marsh

THE POWER OF YOUR VOTE – Support Resistance Candidates

You can adapt, change, and find a better way of doing things. You have done it before - after a move, divorce, job shift, or health challenge. You have control over your values-based actions. The recent disruption of USAID has awakened some Evangelicals to their humanitarian values. Others are shocked by empty pews because their immigrant members are afraid to attend church.

Everything I’ve said so far is to remind you of your resilience.Through exercising your adaptability and humanity, you demonstrate your power to take charge within the chaos and confusion created by the GOP’s intentional use of racism, money, and religion to separate us. 

22 GOP Senators Up for Re-Election in 2026.

Tommy Tuberville/ ALABAMA; Daniel S. Sullivan / ALASKA; Tom Collins /ARKANSASOpen /FLORIDA; Jim Risch / IDAHO; Joni Ernst / IOWA; Roger Marshall /KANSAS; Mitch McConnell / KENTUCKY; Bill Cassidy / LOUISIANA; Susan Collins / MAINE; Cindy Hyde-Smith / MISSISSIPPI; Steve Daines / MONTANA; Pete Rickets / NEBRASKA; Thom Tillis / NORTH CAROLINAOpen / OHIO; Mark Wayne Mullen / OKLAHOMA; Lindsey Graham / SOUTH CAROLINA; Mike Rounds / SOUTH DAKOTA; Bill Haggerty / TENNESSEE; John Cornyn /TEXAS; Shelley Moore Capito / WEST VIRGINIA; Cynthia Lummis /WYOMING


Let’s stand strong to refresh our democracy 
and make it stronger. 


Sunday, January 26, 2025

 YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE

On January 29 we welcome the year of the WOOD SNAKE, a period of growth, transformation, and resourcefulness. 

Embroidered snake by Indian artist

The time from Jan 29 through Feb 12 is a period for the United States to shed the 50-year-old skin of white racist narrow-minded profit-centered thinking represented by MAGA (out front and hidden) Republicans. 

Snake Shedding Skin 2025 LiDoña Wagner

2025 is a year for people with all the signs on the Chinese zodiac to grow a new skin that embraces introspection, encourages future-oriented planning, and nurtures healthy, reciprocal relationships.

The Color Blue 2025 LiDoña Wagner

The color for the Wood Snake is BLUE, fostering clarity, deliberative decision-making, and seizing new opportunities for forging stronger connections with those committed to global peace. PURPLE, a closely related color, aids in nurturing wisdom and intuition, fostering humane and future-oriented decision making. 

Transformation Is A Choice 2025 LiDoña Wagner

2025 is an opportunity for all those who care to embrace introspection, thoughtful planning, and to nurture hope-filled relationships.

Possibility Is Everywhere 2025 LiDoña Wagner


Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Happy New Year 

Transformation LiDoña Wagner 2024


May 2025 be filled with
the Light of Hope
Seeds of Renewal
the Fragrance of Possibility