berniesandersmittens
berniesandersmittens's JournalI need to thank all of our DU members
This site has been my home for nearly 18 years. We have been through so much together.
We've laughed, we've cried, and we've shared ideas. We sometimes fight, but that's what families do.
From cat videos to breaking news, shared stories, and personal pains- you guys keep me informed, entertained, and kind.
From the Door Buzzard to The Thread That Never Dies- and those of us rebels who had to be dragged from the DU 2 Lounge kicking and screaming.
With all of my heart, Thank You. I really do love this place.
I'm gonna take my sappy ass to bed now. When I wake up tomorrow I know you'll be here. And that brings me some peace in this otherwise scary world.
I went to a week long camp in 6th grade
We stayed in one big dorm on rows of bunk beds. We had windows overlooking the creek. At night it was all giggles, farts, and flashlight stories.
Within 45 min, with no warning, children in TX were swept away from their beds. I cannot imagine the horror of their little bodies trying to fight the power of that river.
Cuts to the NWS let this happen. Lack of a proper warning system let this happen. Boarding the younger children closest to the river let this happen. Climate deniers let this happen. Someone's version of God let this happen.
May there be a reckoning day for the people who caused this. God, mother nature, the universe, etc may have sent the flood, but they also had given us the tools and knowledge to prepare for one.
Selfish, greedy, hateful, ignorant people took those tools away. May karma be just as swift of that raging river.
They CELEBRATED cutting healthcare to millions of people
They didn't just pass a horrible bill that will lead to preventable deaths, they fucking clapped and celebrated it's passing. They patted each other on the back and laughed.
They are CELEBRATING the mass expansion of a militia that arrests, detains, and deports human beings without due process.
They are CELEBRATING tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of the poor.
They are CELEBRATING cutting efforts for clean energy that will kill millions of humans, animals, and vegetation.
I'm trying not to have hate in my heart. But I feel my head shrinking into my shoulders and my face turning hard.
Loner Check In
Hi fellow Loners! I wanted to check in and see how everyone is holding up. These last few months have been difficult, to put it mildly. The absolute horror of MF's regime has taken a toll on my ability to communicate with others. I need to send a special shout out to those of us who are alone during this time. Even though I haven't posted much, I still read DU every day. It's a lifesaver having you all at the other end of this keyboard.
Tomorrow will be the first time that I will venture out into public in a very long time. My sign is nearly finished. I don't know how long I will be able to stand with my brothers and sisters in solidarity, but it's too important to sit this protest out.
Protesting in a ruby red, rural area is especially important. Folks need to see that their neighbors are speaking out against tyranny and hate.
To keep myself occupied, I have a garden to tend to. The peppers are nearly ready to pick. I have tomatoes, onions, peppers, potatoes, pinto beans, corn, and cucumbers growing. So basically pickles, salsa, beans and taters and cornbread lol.
Gardening helps remind me that there is a season for everything and that transformation is inevitable. The seeds of kindness and tolerance will not wither on the vine and hard work will come home to roost when we need it most.
The play Death of a Salesman was a perfect analogy to our current time. We reap what we sow.
Hugs to all. Keep up the faith and keep up the hard work. We will rise.
We are literally being erased
Removing "queer" and "transgender" from the Stonewall memorial is erasure of one of the most consequential events in our society.
Black history is a reminder of the amazing hope, perserverance, and patriotism in American History.
Immigrants and slaves built this country. Poor laborers of all diversities have died building this country.
Women literally gave birth to this country.
I watched a "right to life" rally recently and Vance said " we're going to make sure the word abortion is a term people will no longer even remember" (or close to that)
Removing us from history is denying our very existence. They don't think we are worthy of life.
They will try to rewrite our truth, just like they did to the socialist worker's movement. They made "red neck" and "socialist" contemptuous terms.
I truly believe we are living through a modern eugenics movement by the rich and powerful.
Stay strong out there and live your truth. Show them we are humans too and we deserve to exist.
I have an idea
What if we could organize a huge, muti state
Flash Dance?
Like actually get in touch with folks who do these things and do a "dance of love" nationwide.
At the end if each performance, the message
"Power to the People" (Or some better adopted phrase) and walk away without protesting. ( protests are going to be necessary but we have GOT to reach folks so we can have a meaningful, diverse turnout).
That way we 1. Go viral. 2. Simple message that resonates.
And before anyone asks, yes im on the green smoke today 
Kill them with entertainment, suspense, and kindness...
Welcome to the plutocracy
A government by the wealthy and for the wealthy.
"You are made to hate each other because upon that hatred is rested the keystone of the arch of financial despotism, which enslaves you both" Tom Watson, 19th C
Looking outside at around 9 inches of snow
I'm loving the snow. We don't get alot of it around these parts.
It is making me miss having my kid at home.
Tried to build a snowman, but my roommate keeps knocking it over. I got her from the shelter a few months back. She's loving life right now so I'm letting her be the snowman assassin. I still miss Buddy. He was such a good boy. It's been almost a year since I lost my old friend.
My rural little community is quiet today. My grandmother and my best friend/neighbor both died last year. They were both such big personalities and made life interesting. It's just me and grandpa left to defend the fort now. I walked to his house and had coffee earlier. He's on oxygen full time. So far the electricity is on, so we're grateful for that.
The last big snow we had my kid was still at home. The electricity was out for days. It was one of the best weeks ever.
We spent the days huddled around my neighbor's wood stove. He made cornbread on it and my kid heated cans of beanie weenies. I learned the 12 bar blues on guitar cuz my friend was "tired of listening to that noise". I called him Miagi after that. RIP dear friend.
I hope you are all having a good day. Thank you for allowing me to share my nostalgia.
Giving rides from tomorrow until Election Day
I helped some folks register to vote at a plasma donation site. We get paid to give and for alot of folks, the donation allows them to eat for the week. I write about these experiences in the DU Loners Group.
Since I'm unable to contribute money to any campaign, I figure that I could give rides to vote. A very nice person gave me the gas money to do this.
I'm really hoping some of these folks call me up for a ride.
Also, today is my 16th DUversary. ....I'm old enough to drive baby! 
Kindness
I wanted to share an amazing act of kindness with you all. It's not about the who or what, it's about the impression they've given.
I've been adjusting to life on a fixed income. My whole world changed when I became disabled. There have been days that were not so great, but I'm trying to come at it from a positive view.
Kindness is what has kept hope and joy alive in my heart through it all.
Kindness is the name of this amazing stranger who reminded me of the good humans. I've never heard their voice or seen their smile, but I hope that one day they will know how truly grateful I am.
Thank you. I caught the kindness bug. Currently giving it to all my DU friends.
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Gender: FemaleHometown: In the sticks
Home country: I'm not certain anymore.
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