Blog 22
March 14,
2017
More than one way to skin a cat
Thanks to a
comment on Facebook by Linda Longo-Lockspeier I am looking to alternative
pathways when I am blocked. Linda
suggested that we write to Paul Ryan’s home address (listed below under
actions) protesting the new “replacement” health care bill. Seems like Ryan has blocked all possible
feedback mechanisms after soliciting opinions from the public. I gather his approach is if he doesn’t like
the opinions he shuts them down.
Mirah
Curzer’s article https://thecoffeelicious.com/how-to-stayoutraged-without-losing-your-mind-fc0c41aa68f3#.hct9nahfo
offered other pathways.
My favorite of hers is “Don’t Get Used to Trump-Get Away From Him. The
onslaught of news about him can overwhelm our brains which are constructed to
adapt when we get flooded. Adapting to
Trump is a horrible thought.
The
Sanctuary Movement is another great example of creating alternative
pathways. In fact, the designation of a
Sanctuary City or Place is not a legal designation. However, Sanctuary Cities and Places have
developed many ways to subvert the incursion of immigration agents into their
territories. My husband Patrick did some research about this and recommends the
following articles: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-undocumented-immigrants-deportation-churches-sanctuary/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_movement.
Another approach to being blocked is to learn
more than the other guy. For instance, learning what is really in the Republican
proposed budget. From the last Resist Letter (Talia@gmail.com -First Guest Letter)
A senior policy analyst at The Center for Budget and Policy
Priorities has stated that [the proposed cuts to HUD would impact those in
low-income housing the worst as
rental assistance programs make up the majority of HUD’s budget. In a
statement released last week, Diane Yentel, National Low Income Housing
Coalition President and CEO, has said, “The proposed cuts would devastate
critical programs that keep roofs over the heads of some of the most vulnerable
people in our communities. They are in direct contrast to Mr. Trump’s promises
to revitalize distressed communities and ensure that ‘nobody’s going to be
dying on the street’ from homelessness.
Also hit hard in the proposed budget are:
Meanwhile the defense budget is to see a large increase.
This proposed budget is
hanging in the balance while the Republican Congress tries to push through
Trumpcare, which is based
on the fiscal 2017 budget resolution’s reconciliation instructions. Though, it will eventually be the
responsibility of the House and Senate Budget Committees to review the proposed 2018
budget and send a budget resolution to their respective houses for a vote.”
With information under our belts we can confront our MOC’s with
passion, and with facts.
So, whether you plan to step back, step around, go deeper or any
other tricky move you can think of, we will skin this cat.
Wise words
Poem based on theme word Perseverance expressed at Indivisible
Euclid Meeting
Sometimes
A heaviness stirs
inside
Deflecting,
sidelining
Stamina and
struggle.
Like a wall of
rocks
Littered with
debris
It saps our energy
Our will to
prevail.
But then
Within the wall,
We see a tiny
flower
Blooming,
beautiful –
A tribute to
commitment
Overcoming our
panic
Providing our
grounding
Renewing our hope.
Abby Wolfson
From Kaethe Weingarten’s Facebook:
From a poem by Denise Levertov:
We have only begun to
know
the power that is in us if we would join
our solitudes in the communion of struggle.
the power that is in us if we would join
our solitudes in the communion of struggle.
So much is unfolding that must
complete its gesture,
complete its gesture,
so much is in bud.
~ Denise Levertov ~
(Candles in Babylon)
Actions
Send postcards to Paul Ryan’s home address protesting the
proposed healthcare “replacement” act.
Paul Ryan, 700 St. Lawrence Avenue,Janesville, WI. 53545
Deluge the White House with protest postcards on March 15. 1600 Pennsylvania NW Washington,
D.C. 20050
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